The former chief of the Millbrook First Nation has died overnight in a Truro hospital. Lawrence Paul served as a band councillor and chief for 28 years until he was defeated two years ago. He was 79. His brother Daniel Paul, a First Nations author and historian, says his brother has been suffering from dementia for more than a year. Chief Bob Gloade, who ended Paul’s nearly three-decade run as chief in an election two years ago, said Paul always put his community first. He credits Paul with much of the economic success of Millbrook First Nation. “Working with Lawrence has always been a pleasure. He’s been very outspoken, very committed, and dedicated to the community. his focus has always been looking at ways of developing our community economically and to be self sustaining and self sufficient,” he said. Daniel Paul says his brother will be remembered for getting his community out of debt and creating employment. “The hotels and the [Truro Power Centre] and he was vice chief of the Assembly of Nova Chiefs and several other positions he held, an honourary degree from Saint Mary’s University for his business acumen,” he said. “He’s well respected by the chief and council.” No funeral arrangements have been made yet
Posted on: Thu, 29 May 2014 14:26:11 +0000
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