Ontario’s Regional Chief is running for national chief of Assembly of First Nations.
RoseAnne Archibald has launched her campaign and is banking on her 31 years of political experience.
“I have dedicated decades of proven leadership and experience. Like so many, I believe it’s time for real and evolutionary changes within the AFN.”
She adds, “It’s time to make our First Nation political process in Canada more strategic. We will design and move our collective vision forward.”
Archibald has unveiled an ambitious agenda including:
-Rights recognition for First Nations
-Respecting the authority and autonomy of regions
-Having community-driven solutions that feed into regional approaches that then form a national response.
Archibald running for national chief of Assembly of First Nations
May 25, 2021
RoseAnne Archibald announces candidacy for AFN leader virtually
RoseAnne Archibald says it’s time for the female leader to step forward and serve as national chief.
Archibald, who’s running for the position of national chief of the Assembly of First Nations (AFN), officially launched her campaign today during a virtual announcement from her home community of Taykwa Tagamou Nation.
“I believe the healing and strengthening of our nations will happen as a result of women’s voices being heard, understood and respected,” she said at the event.
The nomination period for the national chief candidate closes June 2, with the election taking place Wednesday, July 7, at the 2021 AFN Annual General Assembly.
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