Archibald told the AFN general assembly that she was suspended for trying to investigate corruption within the assembly and for calling for a forensic audit of the organization of the past eight years. She said it came after “decades” of calls for reform within the organization. “When you support me, you will be fighting against corruption,” Archibald said during her election in 2021.
“Millions of dollars have been paid in staff payouts,” she told the general assembly last week. “That’s what the forensic audit will show you. You will see how money that is meant for you and your communities has been going into somebody else’s pocket.”
Archibald has publicly alleged corruption is rife within the AFN, including “financial irregularities” and “backroom deals.” Last week’s rejection of her suspension by the general assembly was evidence that a majority of the chiefs agree with her. In a statement, Tribal Chair of the Tŝilhqot’in National Government Joe Alphonse said “The actions of the AFN executive committee and board of directors are absolutely shameful. Chiefs across the country elected National Chief Archibald — let her do her job.”
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