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What position did Tonené hold before becoming the lead chief?

Deputy Chief
Tribal Councilor
Head of Trade
Community Spokesperson

Answer

Before becoming the lead chief of the Teme-Augama Anishnabai community, Ignace Tonené served as the elected deputy chief. In this role, he negotiated with the Canadian federal government and the Ontario provincial government for financial support and land reserves for his community.