For the first time in history, a woman has been chosen to serve as national chief of the Assembly of First Nations.
RoseAnne Archibald secured the victory Thursday night after her rival, Reginald Bellerose of Saskatchewan, conceded.
The role represents 634 First Nations, with more than 900,000 members.
The election had gone to a fifth round of voting after neither Archibald nor Bellerose received 60 per cent of the vote, which was the threshold needed to win.
Happening now: @RoseAnne4NC speaking to @BCAFN Caucus. speaking on ongoing work at AFN & transparency; will always stand up for those speaking truth; fair process; on being inspired by JodyWR; health workplace. We’re looking @ our new NC #AFNElection #AFNAGA2021 #NationalChief pic.twitter.com/oIT81vwkqM
— Leah GW (@GWLeah) July 8, 2021
I spoke with my friend, the former Ontario Regional Chief, @RoseAnne4NC and congratulated her on being elected National Chief of The Assembly of First Nations — first female to have this role!
I look forward to continuing to work together in her new role. #AFNElection
— Doug Ford (@fordnation) July 8, 2021