Matthew Coon Come

Biography:

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. Born near Mistissini Quebec Coon Come was first educated in a residential school. He later studied political science at Trent University and law at McGill University. Coon Come was first elected as grand chief and chairman of Quebec's Grand Council of the Crees in 1987.