From CTV News:

CTVNews.ca Staff

Date: Tuesday Dec. 13, 2011 7:44 AM ET

CTV News has learned that Ottawa could face a lawsuit over its decision to put the finances of the troubled Attawapiskat First Nation under third-party management.

Chief Theresa Spence is threatening to sue the federal government over the issue.

Spence is also calling for Aboriginal Affairs Minister John Duncan to step down from his job.

Duncan drew fire from Spence, after he claimed Sunday that band leaders were ready to work with the government appointee who is tasked with handling the day-to-day finances of the reserve.

But Spence said she never agreed to third-party management in Attawapiskat and she has since called for Duncan's resignation.

Attawapiskat recently declared a state of emergency due to a housing crisis that has left people living in tents and trailers at the onset of winter.

The Red Cross has entered the community to help keep people fed, warm and properly clothed, but the housing crisis continues.

Ottawa intends to send 22 modular homes to Attawapiskat, but they cannot be delivered until a winter road into the community is established.

With files from The Canadian Press

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