Pictou Landing First nation Chief Andrea Paul is now the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Regional Chief for Nova Scotia.

Andrea Paul

On November 9,  a Nomination Meeting was held with all the Chiefs of Nova Scotia, or their respective proxies, in attendance. At this meeting four candidates provided a presentation to the Chiefs. After two days, and 20 rounds of voting, Paul was elected to the new position, making her the first female Regional Chief for the province.