AFN chief pushing First Nations people to cast votes this fall – News Talk 650

Aug 6, 2015

Chief says national inquiry into indigenous women should be an election issue

Whether it’s Stephen Harper, Justin Trudeau, Thomas Mulcair or Elizabeth May, Assembly of First Nations Chief Perry Bellegarde says he’s happy and willing to work with either candidate who becomes prime minister.

“Some chiefs are saying don’t vote Conservative, some chiefs are saying, ‘Hey, I vote for Conservatives so you have to respect the positions,” Bellegarde said.

Leading up to what is now the longest election campaign in 142 years; Bellegarde said while chiefs are calling for change at the top, his focus is about getting First Nations voters to cast a ballot this fall.

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