From the Canadian Press:An aboriginal leader from British Columbia became the new national voice for First Nations people on Thursday after a marathon election with eight rounds of voting.
Shawn A-in-Chut Atleo, 42, was sworn in as the grand chief of the Assembly of First Nations as native chanting wafted in the background. There was applause, cheers and drumming as he was introduced before his first speech.
"There is work to do," Atleo told the assembly.
"It is our time as indigenous people in this country to take our rightful place. It's our time to see the treaties implemented. It's our time to see the young ones supported. It's our time to make sure that the murdered, missing women that we call for a public inquiry."
Atleo said he would press the federal government to back up its apology over residential schools with more help for native people.
"Make absolutely no mistake about the resolve that we must share to hold governments accountable," he said.
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