The Assembly of First Nations has appointed a new temporary leader as the advocacy organization tries to forge a path forward after the tumultuous tenure and ousting of its national chief. Joanna Bernard, who is the regional chief for New Brunswick, has been chosen as the interim national chief until a new one is elected…
First Nations Chief Ousted After Non-Confidence Vote
RoseAnne Archibald, the national chief of the Assembly of First Nations (AFN), has been removed by a non-confidence motion, seven months before the end date of her three-year term and after months of internal squabbles. Archibald’s fate was decided at a one-day private meeting of the Special Chiefs Assembly, held virtually on June 28 and…
RoseAnne Archibald Ousted as AFN National Chief
RoseAnne Archibald, the national chief of the Assembly of First Nations (AFN), has been removed by a non-confidence motion, seven months before the end date of her three-year term and after months of internal squabbles. Archibald’s fate was decided at a one-day private meeting of the Special Chiefs Assembly, held virtually on June 28 and…
AFN Delegates Expected to Vote on National Chief’s Suspension as Convention Closes
VANCOUVER—It’s the last day of the Assembly of First Nations annual gathering Vancouver and the issue of leadership still hasn’t been solved. Chiefs are expected to vote today on an emergency resolution that calls for National Chief RoseAnne Archibald to be reinstated after a vote of non−confidence in her leadership was withdrawn from the assembly…
National Chief’s Suspension Overshadows AFN Annual Assembly
July 5, 2022
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Controversy overshadows the Assembly of First Nations’ annual gathering this week as it seeks the continued suspension of its national chief. From July 5–7, the AFN is holding its 43rd Annual General Assembly both virtually and at the Vancouver Convention Centre. The organization’s executive committee has drafted a resolution that asks the chiefs to ratify and continue…
Court Rejects Bid by AFN National Chief RoseAnne Archibald to Overturn Suspension
OTTAWA—The Assembly of First Nations says an Ontario court has rejected a bid by National Chief RoseAnne Archibald to overturn her recent suspension. The organization issued a statement Thursday saying an Ontario Superior Court judge declined to take action on Archibald’s request for a hearing prior to the start of the assembly’s annual general meeting…
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