© CBC/Radio-Canada Sheila North is vying to be the next grand chief of the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs. North, a member Bunibonibee Cree Nation in northern Manitoba, previously served as grand chief of Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak, which represents northern First Nations. In May 2021, shortly before she returned to CBC, North announced she would run to be grand chief of AMC. The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs voted in August remove Dumas as grand chief. CBC News has contacted the assembly to find out whether any other candidates have declared their plans to run for grand chief.

Source: CBC News September 22, 2022 01:48 UTC