Friday, September 10, 2010

Okanagan Leaders Vye For Title

Written by Peter McIntyre Friday, 10 September 2010 14:23 107.5 KISSFM"

Stewart PhillipTwo First Nations leaders from the Okanagan Wayne Christianwill vye for the title of president of the Union of BC Indian Chiefs. With nominations now closed, the race will feature four term president Stewart Phillip who is also chairman of the Okanagan Nation Alliance, up against Wayne Christian, chief of the Enderby based Splats'in First Nation. The Vernon based Okanagan Indian band says its supporting Phillip who is a former long term chief of the Penticton Indian Band. The election will take place at the group's annual general meeting next Thursday in Vancouver. Stewart PhillipWayne Christian Stewart Phillip and Wayne Christian (click on photo to see both candidates)

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