Dene National Chief Gerry Antoine has been officially sworn in as Regional AFN Chief for the NWT and Dene National Chief.

SA国际影视传媒淚, Gerald Antoine, the Dene National Chief of the Dene Nation, hereby give oath of office and swear before you that I will do the best of my ability to perform all of my duties as bestowed upon me in upholding and protecting the rights and interests of the Dene Nation,SA国际影视传媒� declared Antoine during his swearing in.

Taking on the role from former Dene National Chief Norman Yakeleya, the ceremony included a Dene drumming introduction and a few words by members, including former premier Stephen Kakfwi.

SA国际影视传媒淚tSA国际影视传媒檚 probably one of the greatest honors any Dene could receive, to be called on and to be given the blessing to serve the chiefs,SA国际影视传媒滽akfwi said.

Chief Edward Sangris also offered words during the ceremony, welcoming Antoine into his new role with open arms.

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Antoine offered his own words of gratitude:

SA国际影视传媒淚 just like to share and thank people for their confidence,SA国际影视传媒� he said.

SA国际影视传媒淚 call on the Elders, and encourage their continued guidance as it is importantly essential in our way of life,SA国际影视传媒� he continued. SA国际影视传媒淒espite the relentless efforts afoot to convince us otherwise, we have never given up our teaching, and how we perceive our existence.SA国际影视传媒�

SA国际影视传媒淚 know and I trust that we will all work together to do the work that we need to do,SA国际影视传媒� said Antoine. SA国际影视传媒淏y being a family.SA国际影视传媒�