The Assembly of First Nations will vote for a new chief on Wednesday.
Five candidates are in the running. They are: Shawn Atleo (British Columbia), John Beaucage (Ontario), Perry Bellegarde (Saskatchewan), Terrance Nelson (Manitoba) and Bill Wilson (British Columbia).
The election takes place during AFN's annual general meeting, which is being held in Calgary, Alberta.
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