David Ahenakew

David Ahenakew CD (July 28, 1933 – March 12, 2010) was a Canadian First Nations (Cree) politician, and former National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations.

David Ahenakew
National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations
In office
1982–1985
Preceded byDelbert Riley
Succeeded byGeorges Erasmus
Personal details
Born(1933-07-28)July 28, 1933
Sandy Lake Indian Reserve, Saskatchewan, Canada
DiedMarch 12, 2010(2010-03-12) (aged 76)
Shellbrook, Saskatchewan, Canada
AwardsOrder of Canada (revoked)

Ahenakew was born at the Sandy Lake Indian Reserve in Saskatchewan. He and his wife, Grace Ahenakew, had five children.

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