Shawn Atleo: Traditional Name

Assembly Of First Nations Chief Shawn Atleo Dept: OTTAWA - From the age of five, Shawn Atleo had leadership of his people thrust upon him, according to Winnipeg Free Press. It irked him as a five-year-old, having his identity decided for him by his family lines. His traditional name, A-in-chut, means "everyone depends on you." Assembly of First Nations Chief Shawn Atleo is seen in Ottawa on Thursday, June 21, 2012. From the age of five, Atleo had leadership of his people thrust upon him.As a hereditary chief in the B.C. First Nation of Ahousaht, he grew up with the knowledge that his community would look to him for guidance. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick As a hereditary chief in the B.C. First Nation of Ahousaht, he grew up with the knowledge that his community would look to him for guidance. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.