RoseAnne Archibald

RoseAnne Archibald is a Canadian First Nations advocate and politician who is the current National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) since July 8, 2021.[3] She is the first female National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations.[4]

RoseAnne Archibald
National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations
Assumed office
July 8, 2021
Preceded byPerry Bellegarde
Personal details
Born1966/1967 (age 54–56)
Residence(s)Ontario, Canada
EducationBachelor of Arts, Master of Humanities[1]
Alma materLaurentian University[2]

Archibald was first elected as the chief of the Taykwa Tagamou Nation in 1990, being the first woman and the youngest chief to be elected, at the age of 23.[4] She was the first woman and youngest Nishnawbe Aski Nation Deputy Grand Chief in 1991, and the first woman and youngest Grand Chief of the Mushkegowuk Council in 1994. She became the first woman elected as Ontario Regional Chief in 2018.[5] During this tenure, Archibald was the subject of an independent probe after AFN staff accused her of bullying and harassment.[6] While the AFN deemed the allegations credible, Archibald maintains the probe was reprisal.[7][6] In 2021, Archibald won the National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations election on the second day of voting, after Reginald Bellerose, who was in second place, conceded.[8]

Awards and Recognition

Toronto Star 20 Ontario Vaccine Heroes

Top 25 Women of Influence, 2022 Recipient

MacLean’s Magazine Power List: 50 Canadians shaping how we think and live

Hills Times 100 most influential people to watch in federal politics

References
  1. "RoseAnne Archibald becomes first woman to lead Assembly of First Nations". Capital Current. 2021-07-09. Retrieved 2021-07-10.
  2. "Pacific Business & Law Institute - Vancouver, BC - Indigenous Issues: On the Move! 2019". www.pbli.com. Retrieved 2021-07-10.
  3. Wright, Teresa (2021-07-08). "RoseAnne Archibald to lead AFN as national chief". CTVNews. Retrieved 2021-07-08.
  4. "Roseanne Archibald elected 1st female national chief of Assembly of First Nations". CBC News. July 8, 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  5. "NAN Congratulates RoseAnne Archibald as First Woman Assembly of First Nations National Chief". Nishnawbe Aski Nation. Retrieved 2021-07-10.
  6. Forester, Brett (2021-07-08). "RoseAnne Archibald elected AFN national chief, first woman to hold role". APTN News. Retrieved 2021-07-10.
  7. Chase, Steven; Kirkup, Kristy (2021-02-19). "Target of AFN harassment probe says she's facing reprisal for demanding more fiscal accountability". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved 2021-07-10.
  8. Wright, Teresa (2021-07-08). "RoseAnne Archibald first woman to lead Assembly of First Nations as national chief". CTVNews. Retrieved 2021-07-09.
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