First Nation Leaders in Canada Re-Elect Shawn A-in-chut Atleo as Assembly of First Nations National Chief

TORONTO, July 18, 2012 /CNW/ - First Nation leaders from across Canada today re-elected Shawn A-in-chut Atleo as National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) - the national advocacy organization representing First Nation citizens in Canada.

National Chief Atleo will host a press conference Thursday July 19, 2012 in room 712 of the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, South Building at 12:00 p.m.

Three ballots of voting were held today during the 33^rd AFN Annual General Assembly taking place at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre in Toronto this week.

National Chief Atleo will begin a three-year term immediately. This is his second term as National Chief.

The final day of the three-day Annual General Assembly continues tomorrow with regular Chiefs' business, including resolutions which mandate the work of the National Chief and AFN.

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Jenna Young AFN Communications Officer 613-241-6789, ext 401; 613-314-8157 or [email protected]

Alain Garon AFN Bilingual Communications Officer 613-241-6789, ext 382; 613-292-0857 or [email protected]