Kyra Wilson set to lead Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs after election victory – CBC

Feb 04, 2025

‘Everyone deserves the same opportunities,’ says new grand chief

Kyra Wilson, newly elected grand chief of the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs, says she’s up to the challenge of leading the organization that represents 63 First Nations in the province.

“I think everyone deserves the same opportunities. Everyone deserves the best. So I will always work hard no matter where you’re located,” Wilson said.

Wilson, 38, is a former chief of Long Plain First Nation and won last week’s election on the first ballot with 37 of 61 votes.

Betsy Kennedy, chief of War Lake First Nation in northern Manitoba who served as acting grand chief following the death of Cathy Merrick last September, said Merrick left a foundation for her vision of the AMC and she believes Wilson will follow Merrick’s work.

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