Delbert Riley is a Canadian First Nations leader of Chippewa background. He was chief of the National Indian Brotherhood (known today as the Assembly of First Nations) from 1980 to 1982.
Delbert Riley | |
|---|---|
| Chief of the National Indian Brotherhood | |
| In office 1980–1982 | |
| Preceded by | Noel Starblanket |
| Succeeded by | David Ahenakew |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1941 Chippewas of the Thames First Nation 42, Ontario, Ontario |
He is originally from the Chippewas of the Thames near St. Thomas, Ontario. He graduated from the University of Western Ontario.
Delbert Riley also presided over the Union of Ontario Indians.[1]