National Chief A-in-chut, Shawn Atleo, given support and encouragement from BC Chiefs | Ha-Shilth-Sa Newspaper

National Chief A-in-chut, Shawn Atleo, given support and encouragement from BC Chiefs

The BC Assembly of First Nations stood up Nancy and A-in-chut Shawn Atleo at the Musqueam Cultural Centre Jan. 24. The ceremony was held to demonstrate BC Nations' support for his leadership as he heads back to Ottawa to press the federal government on the committments made to First Nations in a high-profile meeting with Prime Minister Stephen Harper on Jan. 11. The BC chiefs said they would walk with A-in-chut for as long as he needed them. The ceremony was to give him strength and encouragement as he moves First Nations issues forward.

Photos by Debora Steel 

The Coast Salish People blanket Shawn Atleo, national chief, and his wife nancy
Tseshaht Chief Councillor Hugh Braker accepts the responsibility of being a witness to the morning's events.
A-in-chut Shawn Atleo shares a laugh with Ray Harris of the Coast Salish as he prepares to stand up the national chief
Nancy and Shawn Atleo react to Nancy being called the national lady boss
Ahousaht Chief Councillor Curtis Dick holds items that will remind A-in-chut of home and his territory
Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council Vice President Ken Watts prepares to speak to honor A-in-chut
A-in-chut is surrounded by supporters
A-in-chut listens intently as the Nuu-chah-nulth Nation speaks. Nancy wears a T-shirt given to her by NCN
A-in-chut Shawn Atleo sings with the Nuu-chah-nulth
Nuu-chah-nulth Sing
Kwagiulth sing for A-in-chut
National Chief Shawn Atleo gets encouragement from BC AFN regional chief Jody Wilson Raybould

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