About Brian Francis
Born 1957. Brian Francis is a Canadian politician and director of programming.
Brian Francis (born September 28, 1957) is a Canadian Mi'kmaw leader, Chief of the Abegweit First Nation from 2007 to 2018. On 11 October 2018 he was appointed to the Senate of Canada representing Prince Edward Island. He is the first Mi'kmaq from Prince Edward Island appointed to the Senate.
Prior to becoming chief, he was an Aboriginal programs co-ordinator with the Department of Fisheries and Oceans.
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Who is Brian Francis?
Canadian Senator
When was Brian Francis born?
Brian Francis was born on 28 September 1957 in Lennox Island.
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Brian Francis is a politician and director of programming.
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Brian Francis is Canadian.
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