Politics Briefing: Cindy Woodhouse becomes new national chief of the Assembly of First Nations

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Hello, Cindy Woodhouse, a regional chief from Manitoba, is the new national chief of the Assembly of First Nations. The AFN is an advocacy organization that pushes for legislative reforms and budgetary spending for 634 First Nations across Canada. “To Canada and Canadians, we need your support. You have to work with First Nations people in a good way. We are here in a good way,” Woodhouse said today in a speech after her election in Ottawa. The organization’s national chief is elected by chiefs and proxies from communities across the country and plays a pivotal role in fostering relationships...