Noel Starblanket
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Noel Starblanket | |
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Chief of the National Indian Brotherhood | |
In office 1976–1980 | |
Preceded by | George Manuel |
Succeeded by | Delbert Riley |
Personal details | |
Born | Starblanket, Saskatchewan |
Noel Starblanket (born 1946) is a First Nations leader in Canada. For two terms from 1976 to 1980 he was chief of the National Indian Brotherhood (today known as the Assembly of First Nations).
He is a Cree from the Starblanket Indian Reserve near Balcarres, Saskatchewan. At 24, he became one of the youngest reserve chiefs in Canada.
Further reading
- Saskatchewan Indian: Noel Starblanket new NIB Pres. (September 1976)
- Saskatchewan Indian: National Indian Brotherhood: 9th Annual General Assembly (September 1978)
- Collections Canada: Noel Starblanket profile
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