‘It shall remain my greatest honour’: Bellegarde bids farewell ahead of AFN vote for new national chief

In his address to kick off the AFN’s 42nd annual general assembly, National Chief Perry Bellegarde says he believes the group can prevail by coming together ‘in co-operation, in unity, and ceremony,’ and by developing processes that unite instead of divide.
Outgoing AFN National Chief Perry Bellegarde urged First Nations to “keep their circle strong” on the first day of the Assembly of First Nations 42nd annual general assembly. The assembly played a pre-recorded farewell message from Mr. Bellegarde, during which he thanked the many chiefs and eld...

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