RoseAnne Archibald was ousted as national chief in 2023 and is now asking for $5-million in damages in the lawsuit
The former national chief of the Assembly of First Nations is suing the national advocacy organization over the circumstances of her removal.
Last June, a majority of chiefs took the extraordinary step to remove Ms. Archibald after a review found evidence of staff harassment. Ms. Archibald has denied any wrongdoing. Her claim states that when Ms. Archibald was national chief, the executive committee embarked on a campaign to “sideline her and ultimately oust her” as national chief.
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