Stanley loses bid for National Chief

George Stanley, Regional Chief for Alberta, was dropped after the first ballot as Shawn Atleo retained his title of National Chief for the Assembly of First Nations. Voting took place on July 18 in Toronto. Both Stanley, who received five votes, and Joan Jack (received 20 votes) were dropped from the first ballot. Atleo picked up 341 votes on the third ballot to achieve more than the 60 per cent needed to win. Mi’kmak lawyer Pam Palmater was runner-up garnering 141 votes on the final ballot.