AFN Chief Perry Bellegarde reverses decision not to vote in federal election
Sep 10, 2015 | 11:53 AM
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The national chief of the Assembly of First Nations says everyone should vote, even community leaders like him who strive to be non-partisan.
Chief Perry Bellegarde’s announcement reverses his earlier decision not to cast a ballot on Oct.19.
“As Indigenous peoples, our relationship is with the Crown, rather than one political party. And I must work with the entire Crown. This is why I have not voted in federal elections,” Bellegarde said in a statement.
A week ago, the AFN issued a statement encouraging First Nations people to vote in the federal election.
