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Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations Chief Bobby Cameron described Michel as playing an “instrumental” and “influential” role in his life.
“I am thankful for the many conversations we had and all of the time that I was lucky enough to spend with him, learning from him throughout my career,” he said in a prepared statement.
“He worked hard for his people. We will truly miss him.”
In a prepared statement, the PAGC leadership Grand Chief Brian Hardlotte, Vice Chief Joseph Tsannie, Vice Chief Christopher Jobb, and Executive Director Al Ducharme remembered Michel as a rare leader, driven by deep ties to his community.