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Assembly of First Nations
The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) is a body of aboriginal leaders in Canada. The aims of the organization are to protect the rights, treaty obligations and claims of First Nations of Canada people.
The current National Chief of the AFN is Phil Fontaine.
See also: Assembly of First Nations leadership conventions.
Chiefs of the Assembly of First Nations
- 1968 - 1970 - Walter Dieter
- 1970 - 1976 - George Manuel
- 1976 - 1980 - Noel Starblanket
- 1980 - 1982 - Delbert Riley
- 1982 - 1985 - David Ahenakew
- 1985 - 1991 - Georges Erasmus
- 1991 - 1997 - Ovide Mercredi
- 1997 - 2000 - Phil Fontaine (first term)
- 2000 - 2003 - Matthew Coon Come
- 2003 - present - Phil Fontaine (second term)
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