Delbert Riley

Canadian First Nations leader
Delbert Riley
Chief of the National Indian Brotherhood
In office
1980–1982
Preceded byNoel Starblanket
Succeeded byDavid Ahenakew
Personal details
Born1941
Chippewas of the Thames First Nation 42, Ontario, Ontario

Delbert Riley is a Canadian First Nations leader of Chippewa background. He was chief of the National Indian Brotherhood (known today as the Assembly of First Nations) from 1980 to 1982.

He is originally from the Chippewas of the Thames near St. Thomas, Ontario. He graduated from the University of Western Ontario.

Delbert Riley also presided over the Union of Ontario Indians.[1]

References

  1. ^ Schmalz, Peter S. (1991). The Ojibwa of Southern Ontario. p. 253. ISBN 0802067786. Retrieved 5 November 2013.

External links

  • AFN: Chief profiles
  • AFN Youth Digitization Website Project: Delbert Riley
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