AFN women’s council ‘grateful’ Anaida Poilievre no longer addressing gathering

OTTAWA- Canadian Press-The Assembly of First Nations’ women’s council said it’s grateful Anaida Poilievre will no longer be addressing their gathering after the group raised concerns about her participation. Poilievre, spouse of Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, was scheduled to speak on Wednesday about human trafficking on a panel with singer and advocate Paul Brandt. A Conservative Party spokesperson and the women’s council both confirmed Tuesday she would not be participating. Nishnawbe Aski Nation Deputy Chief Anna Betty Achneepineskum told those gathered in Ottawa for the AFN’s special chiefs assembly that the AFN’s women’s council was not consulted on the agenda item. With about a dozen delegates gathered around her, Achneepineskum said there are First Nations peoples who are strong voices and advocates on the issue. “We’re grateful that Mrs. Anaida…

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