The council said he spent many years as an ironworker before venturing into politics and was also a past head coach of Kahnawake’s senior lacrosse team.Federal Justice Minister David Lametti said he was saddened by Norton’s death, describing him as a great statesman, devoted to Kahnawake and its development.
“Every time we met, I was impressed by his leadership,” Lametti, a Montreal MP, wrote on Twitter. “He dedicated his life to fiercely fight for the rights of Indigenous peoples.”Montreal Mayor Valerie Plante called it a great loss on her Twitter account.Follow related topics
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