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Ovide Mercredi former National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations, addresses the media regarding racism in Winnipeg. He was joined by members from across the community including; Elder Harry Bone, Grand Chief Derek Nepinak, Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs, Jamie Wilson, Treaty Commissioner, Treaty Relations Commission of Manitoba, Police Chief Devon Clunis, Honourable Kevin Chief, Minister of Jobs & the Economy, and Minister responsible for relations with the City of Winnipeg, Dr. David Barnard, President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Manitoba, Dr. Annette Trimbee, President and Vice Chancellor at the University of Winnipeg, Julie Harper, Mother of Rinelle Harper, Michael Champagne and Althea Guiboche amongst others. 150122 January 22, 2015 Mike Deal / Winnipeg Free Press