Alexis wins NDP federal nomination

Cameron Alexis, former Alberta Chief for the Assembly of First Nations, won the NDP nomination battle on Aug. 6 for the federal riding of Peace River–Westlock. Alexis said he was approached by a number of parties to consider running, but chose the NDP because of its track record on Aboriginal issues. “We have to participate in order to affect change,” Alexis told APTN.  “I’m asking First Nations and Indigenous people to step up, stand up and be counted. We have to make a difference otherwise we’ll be continued to be dictated to and unable to participate in how this country operates.” To date, there are three Indigenous candidates running under the NDP banner in Alberta.