Friday, July 13, 2012

Diane Kelly Fairs Well In National Debate

Candidates in the Assembly of First Nations leadership race are appealing to area Chiefs for their support.

They gathered last night for a televised debate.

Diane Kelly, a former Grand Chief of Treaty Three, feels she's the best to become Canada's top aboriginal leader.

Kelly says she has the experience to guide First Nations through change.

She believes her experience can be beneficial to the Assembly of First Nations in dealing with senior levels of government.

Kelly is one of seven candidates seeking to unseat current Grand Chief Shawn Atleo.

More than 600 First Nations chiefs will cast ballots at the Assembly's conference next week.