Matthew * Come OC (born April 13, 1956) is a Canadian politician and activist of Cree descent. He was National Chief of the *embly of First Nations from 2000 to 2003.

Born near Mistissini, Quebec, * Come was first educated at LaTuque Indian Residential School, in LaTuque, Quebec, part of the residential school system. He later studied political science at Trent University, and law at McGill University.

* Come was first elected as grand chief and chairman of Quebec's Grand Council of the Crees in 1987. He became known internationally for his efforts to defend the fundamental rights of First Nations peoples, notably in the campaign against the Quebec government's James Bay hydroelectric project.

Awards and Honours

* Come was awarded with a National Aboriginal Achievement Award, now the Indspire Awards, in 1995. He has also received 2 honorary degrees, including:

References

External links

• Matthew * Come: Interview with Rex Murphy on CBC
• About The Grand Chief
• Matthew * Come • I choose to forgive