Special Chiefs Assembly
Special Chiefs Assembly is a virtual meeting of the Assembly of First Nations held on June 28, 2023.[1]
In Anishinabek News
- November 2013: The event took place from November 26 to 28, 2013, in Fort William First Nation. Leaders met to discuss strategic planning, the impacts of reduced funding, and updates on health, justice, and education. The gathering included a rejection of the proposed First Nation Education Act by First Nations in Ontario.[2]
- May 2017: A formal declaration against radioactive waste transport was planned for this assembly in Ottawa.[3]
- June 2017: An assembly dedicated to infrastructure was held in Ottawa in early May 2017. The event included a lobby day with Minister Philpott and representatives from Health Canada.[4]
- July 2023: The meeting was convened to address the results of a human resources investigation into RoseAnne Archibald. Only 268 of the 634 eligible voting members attended the virtual gathering. A motion during the assembly resulted in 131 votes in favour of unseating the National Chief.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Letter to the Editor: Community members want politics informed by Indigenous histories, traditions, and for future generations", Anishinabek News, 11 July 2023 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Chiefs in Ontario gather for Special Chiefs Assembly", Anishinabek News, 25 November 2013 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Anishinabek Nation Political Update: April 2017", Anishinabek News, 1 May 2017 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Anishinabek Nation Political Update – May 2017", Anishinabek News, 1 June 2017 (archived copy; original article).