Archibald running for national chief of Assembly of First Nations May 25, 2021 RoseAnne Archibald announces candidacy for AFN leader virtually RoseAnne Archibald says it’s time for the female leader to step forward and serve as national chief. Archibald, who’s running for the position of national chief of the Assembly of First Nations (AFN), officially launched her campaign today during a virtual announcement from her home community of Taykwa Tagamou Nation. “I believe the healing and strengthening of our nations will happen as a result of women’s voices being heard, understood and respected,” she said at the event. The nomination period for the national chief candidate closes June 2, with the election taking place Wednesday, July 7, at the 2021 AFN Annual General Assembly.