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# Matthew Coon Come

(1956)   Politician

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Matthew Coon Come is a politician.

## Quick Facts About Matthew Coon Come

Born January 1, 1956

Profession Politician

## About Matthew Coon Come

Chief of the Assembly of First Nations... \| Matthew Coon Come is a Canadian politician and activist of Cree descent. He was National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations from 2000 to 2003.

##  Quotes by Matthew Coon Come

> [We cannot allow some people to be left at the back of the human rights bus... We must ensure the rights of…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/matthew-coon-come/we-cannot-allow-some-people-to-be-left-at-the-back-of-the-human/)

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[Altars](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/altars/)

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> [I believe that the people are looking for a leader who has experience, who has courage, who has vision.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/matthew-coon-come/i-believe-that-the-people-are-looking-for-a-leader-who-has-experience/)

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[Believe](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/believe/)

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> [Of course I believe that I am very approachable, I am friendly, I care about my family, I care about my community,…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/matthew-coon-come/of-course-i-believe-that-i-am-very-approachable-i-am-friendly-i-care/)

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[Approachable](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/approachable/)

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