Phil Fontaine, who resigned last week as the Assembly of First Nations national chief, has had an extraordinary run during his unprecedented three terms heading up the body of Canada's aboriginal leaders. Mr. Fontaine, 64, was first elected to public office as Chief of the Sagkeeng community in 1973, and he's been active in First Nations politics ever since.
Phil Fontaine, who resigned last week as the Assembly of First Nations national chief, has had an extraordinary run during his unprecedented three terms heading up the body of Canada's aboriginal leaders. Mr. Fontaine, 64, was first elected to public office as Chief of the Sagkeeng community in 1973, and he's been active in First Nations politics ever since.