Significant Progress Marks First Three Years
When Perry Bellegarde put his name forward for National Chief in 2014, his plan included working with Chiefs in all of our territories to advance First Nations self-determination, a new fiscal relationship with the Crown, the revitalization and retention of Indigenous languages, and ensuring that the AFN is relevant, responsive and respectful to First Nations.
His list of commitments is now accompanied by “check marks”.
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Building on Momentum Going Forward
Today is a pivotal point in history. The Assembly of First Nations is positioned to further advance change – meaningful change that impacts First Nations peoples in a positive way, that sees First Nations take our rightful place in our homelands, and above all, Closes the Gap.
The momentum is in place to achieve these important goals..
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Leadership Experience Makes the Difference
Perry Bellegarde’s leadership experience – as Little Black Bear First Nation Chief, TFHQ Tribal Council and Treaty Four Representative, as FSIN Chief and now as National Chief – means one thing. He has the experience, expertise and commitment to continue to lead the Assembly of First Nations effectively, with specific goals that make a difference in the lives of First Nations.
The leadership to continue Closing the Gap.
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Why Perry Bellegarde? Because he is:
. A proven catalyst for change,
. A champion of Closing the Gap,
. Unrelenting in his focus on First Nations priorities,
. Responsive and respectful, and
. An unwavering champion of Treaty rights and Inherent rights, Title & jurisdiction.
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Bellegarde says his ‘job’s not done’ on eve of Assembly of First Nations election
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The current national chief of the Assembly of First Nations is hoping for the opportunity to finish the work he…
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Perry Bellegarde Launches Campaign for Re-election as National Chief, Assembly of First Nations
Perry Bellegarde, the current National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations (AFN), today launched his campaign for re-election with…
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This is the first National Chief who has brought federal cabinet ministers to our AFN assemblies, and to speak with the Chiefs, on a consistent basis. Perry Bellegarde’s ability to set up these direct discussions has had many positive effects. Not the least of these is the ongoing co-development of an Indigenous Languages Act. This is an historic moment for all of us as we revitalize and protect one of our most precious aspects of nationhood – our First Nations languages.
As National Chief, Perry Bellegarde has made the Assembly of First Nations a more united and effective organization for our Chiefs. His dedication, his tenaciousness, and his thorough understanding of the priorities – both nationally and right at home on our First Nations – enable him the balance to achieve results.
Perry Bellegarde has been a tireless advocate for First Nations peoples for many years. He has worked diligently to have our Inherent Rights and Treaties recognized and implemented, and to ensure our people take their rightful place throughout our ancestral lands and waters. His unique ability to adapt and develop relationships with all levels of government, establishes him as the optimal leader of our people at the national level.
Perry Bellegarde is a very effective leader who brings people together. That degree of unity is exactly what we, as First Nations, need as we deal with so many significant issues that affect our people – language preservation and revitalization, rights implementation, education and health – the list goes on. Perry Bellegarde delivers and we need him to keep going.
I am supporting Perry Bellegarde because he has created such great momentum for First Nations people. He has been able to get a lot accomplished because he knows what it means to be a Chief, and he understands the issues our people are facing right across the country. We still have so much work to do to rebuild our Nations and I fully trust Perry Bellegarde to work on our behalf and to get the investments we need for our peoples.
A Focused Plan
Building on the accomplishments of the past three years, Perry Bellegarde has a specific and achievable plan of action for the next three years. Momentum has been created through constant interaction with, and effective lobbying of governments in Canada. Perry Bellegarde is needed to maintain and build on that momentum.