National Chief
The current National Chief is Betty Ann Lavallee from the "New Brunswick Aboriginal Peoples Council". Lavallee was re-elected on on October 19, 2012 at the Annual General Assembly held in Ottawa Ontario. She was first elected as National Chief on September 13, 2009. Prior to Lavalee being first elected National Chief, Kevin Daniels served in the position on an Interim basis after the previous Chief Patrick Brazeau was appointed to the Senate of Canada. Past National Chiefs include:
- Patrick Brazeau (2006–2009)
- Dwight Dorey (1999–2006)
- Harry Daniels (1997–1999)
- Jim Sinclair (1994–1996)
- Ron George (1992–1994)
- Dan Smith (1991–1992)
- Viola Robinson (1990–1991)
- Chris McCormick (National Spokesperson -1988-1990)
- Smokey Bruyere (1981–1988)
- Harry Daniels (1976–1981)
- Gloria George (1975–1976)
- Kermit Moore (1974–1975)
- Tony Belcourt (1971–1974).
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