Chiefs of The Assembly of First Nations
- 1968–1970 – Walter Dieter
- 1970–1976 – George Manuel
- 1976–1980 – Noel Starblanket
- 1980–1982 – Delbert Riley
- 1982–1985 – David Ahenakew
- 1985–1991 – Georges Erasmus
- 1991–1997 – Ovide Mercredi
- 1997–2000 – Phil Fontaine
- 2000–2003 – Matthew Coon Come
- 2003–2009 – Phil Fontaine
- 2009–present – Shawn Atleo
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