National News Marlene Poitras inaugurated as first Alberta regional chief for AFN By Chris Stewart Mar 19, 2018 Marlene Poitras became the first female Alberta regional chief for the Assembly of First Nations last month. On Friday, the new regional chief was inaugurated by chiefs and National Chief Perry Bellegarde. APTN’s Chris Stewart was there. Report an Error Tell us your Story Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Your Name *Your Email Address *Details *PhoneSubmit Report Tags: AFN, Alberta, Chris Stewart, marlene poitras, Perry Bellegarde Continue Reading Arctic Winter Games kick off in Hay River MMIWG inquiry needs five months to reorganize, says Quebec Native Women group Author(s) Chris Stewart [email protected] More Stories Family says Whitehorse inquest jury recommendations don... 2 days ago By Sara Connors Six Nations family pushes Niagara police for answers in ma... 2 days ago By Annette Francis Ongoing colonialism shows itself in Ontario’s legislatur... 2 days ago By Kerry Slack New Métis children’s book offers connecting through sto... 2 days ago By Danielle Paradis Air Canada needs ‘protocols for First Peoples’ says AF... 2 days ago By APTN National News Full parole meeting scheduled for B.C. man who defrauded I... 2 days ago By Danielle Paradis