Contenders for National Chief of the AFN

Contenders for National Chief of the AFN

Following Shawn Atleo’s resignation as the National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations on May 2nd, some of the names of his potential successor have recently emerged – including Wab Kinew, the director of Indigenous Inclusion at the University of Winnipeg. Karl Hele, associate professor in the First People’s Studies Program, can share his insight on the difficulties that potentially face the new National Chief. Read Hele’s op-ed that appeared in The Globe and Mail this week.

Karl Hele – Associate professor, School of Community and Public Affairs
karl.hele@concordia.ca
514-848-2424, ext. 2535
Interviews in English only