OTTAWA – Assembly of First Nations National Chief Perry Bellegarde will not seek a third term.
Last night, I wrote to the Chiefs of Canada – saying I will not be seeking re-election in next July's AFN National Chief's election.
Being National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations, has been the greatest job I could have imagined. My thoughts on the past 6 years: /1
— Perry Bellegarde (@perrybellegarde) December 7, 2020
Bellegarde made the announcement just ahead of the Assembly of First Nations Chiefs Assembly which is being held virtually on December and 9 2020.