The Assembly of First Nations honoured Bear in Regina Tuesday for his accomplishments and already outstanding career. The 2017 WHL defenceman of the year had a breakout campaign and led the Seattle Thunderbirds to a WHL Championship. Bear, 20, was also one of the league’s highest-scoring blueliners, registering 28 goals and 70 points through 67 games.
The Assembly of First Nations is an organization that represents “First Nation” or aboriginal citizens of Canada. Previously known as the Canadian National Indian Brotherhood in the early 1980s, the Assembly’s goals include protecting the rights and interest of First Nations, such as education and language.