AFN National Chief Atleo congratulates Manitoba Regional Chief Bill Traverse on his re-election

February 10, 2012

(Ottawa (ON) - Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo issued the below statement congratulating Regional Chief Bill Traverse on his re-election to the AFN Executive.

“I would like to offer my most sincere congratulations to Regional Chief Traverse on his re-election.  I have had the opportunity to work with him on various initiatives and events since 2009, “said National Chief Shawn Atleo. “I look forward to our ongoing efforts to advance the goals and interests of First Nations in Canada and more specifically the Manitoba Region.”

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For more information please contact:

Jenna Young, AFN Communications Officer 613-241-6789, ext 401 or cell: 613-314-8157 or jyoung@afn.ca

Alain Garon, AFN Bilingual Communications Officer 613-241-6789, ext 382 or cell: 613-292-0857 or agaron@afn.ca