Honorary President of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society, @RCGS_SGRC. Special Adviser to the Sustainable Markets Initiative, @TheSMI, and @FaskenLaw.
Dec 7, 2020 • 11 tweets • 2 min read
Last night, I wrote to the Chiefs of Canada - saying I will not be seeking re-election in next July's AFN National Chief's election.
Being National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations, has been the greatest job I could have imagined. My thoughts on the past 6 years: /1
It’s not often someone can say that they’ve never had a truly bad day at the office, but as I look back over the past six years, I can’t think of one. I have had the pleasure to work every day with people whose passion and commitment motivates me and inspires me. /2
Dec 3, 2020 • 9 tweets • 3 min read
BREAKING NEWS:
Canada just tabled legislation to meet its obligations to implement the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. #SupportUNDRIP
My reaction in the thread below:
The AFN welcomes the tabling of a bill to advance implementation of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. First Nations across Canada will be examining this bill closely because the implementation of the Declaration is crucial to our rights. #SupportUNDRIP /2
