Delbert Riley | |
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Chief of the National Indian Brotherhood | |
In office 1980–1982 | |
Preceded by | Noel Starblanket |
Succeeded by | David Ahenakew |
Personal details | |
Born | 1941 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]
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