Phil Fontaine - The Former "National Chief" of the Assembly of First Nations

Phil Fontaine was the "National Chief" of the Assembly of First Nations for three terms or nine (9) years. 

I once heard Phil Fontaine speak where he advised a group of First Nations people, including myself, to use "diplomacy" when we speak.  However, I did not hear him say the word "ethics" or "ethical". To me, the words "diplomacy" and "ethics" or "ethical" flow hand-in-hand and should always be used together.  Would not any reasonable person agree?

According to wikipedia, Diplomacy is the art and practice of conducting negotiations between representatives of groups or states. It usually refers to international diplomacy, the conduct of international relations through the intercession of professional diplomats with regard to issues of peace-making, trade, war, economics, culture, environment and human rights.

According to wikipedia, "Ethics, also known as moral philosophy is a branch of philosophy that addresses questions about morality—that is, concepts such as good and evil, right and wrong, virtue and vice, justice, etc."

To me, when negotiating an agreement, the representative of a group would want to conduct those negotiations diplomatically and ethically.

I wonder what Phil Fontaine's interpretation of "ethics" or "ethical" is?   I wonder what Phil Fontaine would think of an Aboriginal leader who gave his spouse/girlfriend the lead on an important contract?  Would Phil Fontaine agree that this would not be ethical? What do you think?

I think Peter Mansbridge should invite Phil Fontaine for an interview to get Phil Fontaine's take on ethics and diplomacy.