Grand Chief

• Former grand chief Dumas files counter-lawsuit, denies sexual assault allegations against him

  A former Manitoba grand chief who was removed from his position over sexual assault allegations is fighting back.

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  Nov 15, 2023
  
• Sheila North announces candidacy for national chief of Assembly of First Nations

  Sheila North is an advocate for missing and murdered Indigenous women, a former journalist and a member of Bunibonibee Cree Nation.

  Politics

  Oct 26, 2023
  
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• Northwestern Ontario ‘heartbroken’ to lose longtime Ojibway chief and role model

  Eagle River First Nation along with Treaty 3 territory is in mourning with the passing of Chief Arnold Gardner, a respected elder who has led his community since 1993.

  Canada

  Jun 2, 2023
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• Confederacy of Treaty Six First Nations names new grand chief

  Chief Leonard Standingontheroad was appointed Grand Chief of the Confederacy of Treaty Six First Nations Friday.

  Canada

  Jan 20, 2023
• Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs elect new Grand Chief

  The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC) have elected Cathy Merrick as it's newest Grand Chief. Merrick received 63 percent of the vote in the second round.

  Politics

  Oct 26, 2022
• Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs removes Arlen Dumas as grand chief over sexual harassment

  An Indigenous leader in Manitoba has been removed from his job after being accused of sexual harassment.

  Investigations

  Aug 5, 2022
• Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs to hold non-confidence vote on ousting Grand Chief Dumas

  The AMC has scheduled a non-confidence vote following an independent investigation that found Arlen Dumas engaged in workplace sexual harassment.

  Politics

  Jul 21, 2022
• Independent investigation finds AMC Grand Chief committed workplace sexual harassment

  The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC) says an independent investigation has found Grand Chief Alren Dumas engaged in workplace sexual harassment.

  Investigations

  Jun 30, 2022
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• Southern Chiefs sign deal with province to create First Nation health authority

  Manitoba's Southern Chiefs' Organization says it has signed a deal with the province to create a southern First Nation health authority that will launch later this year.

  Health

  Jun 25, 2022
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• Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs appoints temporary leader due to investigation

  An advocacy group representing First Nations in Manitoba has appointed a temporary leader while the organization investigates a formal complaint against a prominent chief.

  Investigations

  Mar 21, 2022