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The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC; preceded by the Manitoba Indian Brotherhood, MIB) is an association that advocates on issues affecting First Nations in Manitoba. Representing all of the 63 First Nations in the province , it advocates on behalf of over 151,000 First Nation citizens in Manitoba.
Eric Redhead is a Canadian politician, who was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba in a by-election in 2022. Before entering provincial politics, Redhead served two terms as chief of the Shamattawa First Nation, and briefly served as acting Grand Chief of the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs. [1]
Ron Evans (born 1957) is a former clergyman and politician in Manitoba, Canada. He is the former Chief for the Norway House Cree Nation and former Grand Chief of the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs. [1] A former priest in the Anglican Church of Canada, Evans is also a prominent figure in the Aboriginal community of northern Manitoba.
Merrick in 2023, attending the inauguration of Premier of Manitoba Wab Kinew. Merrick was elected as grand chief of the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC) on October 26, 2022, following a by-election [9] [10] after serving as chief of the Pimicikamak Cree Nation. [11] She was nominated by her successor in Pimicikamak, Chief David Monias. [10]
The next year, in 1991, he was elected grand chief of the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs and served for three consecutive terms. In 1997 he was elected national chief of the Assembly of First Nations for the first time. Following his first term as national chief, Fontaine was appointed chief commissioner of the Indian Claims Commission.
Cindy Woodhouse (born 1982 or 1983) [1] is a Canadian First Nations (Pinaymootang First Nation) politician and the current National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations. [2] Prior to being elected as AFN National Chief, Woodhouse served as Manitoba regional chief from 2021 to 2023.
In August 1997, Bushie was elected Grand Chief of the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs, serving until 2000. [1] Bushie was one of the creators of devolution, which transferred child welfare services to First Nation and Métis authorities. [1] In 2007, Bushie was defeated in an election to become head of the Southern Chiefs Organization. [1]
Additionally, First Nations in Manitoba are represented by 3 active provincial political organizations divided on a north-south basis: the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs, Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak, and the Southern Chiefs Organization. Manitoba Indigenous Reconciliation and Northern Relations is the department of the Manitoba government ...