Dene National Chief, Bill Erasmus, has announced that he will not be seeking a re-election.
Erasmus made the announcement this morning.
He will continue to serve as Chief until the Summer Assembly. At that point, a new chief will be chose to serve a three-year term.
Erasmus has served as National Chief for the Dene Nation since 1987.
It is not known as of yet when or where the Dene Nation’s Summer Assembly will be held.