Sheila North Wilson officially launches bid for MKO grand chief

Winnipeg journalist Sheila North Wilson has officially launched her campaign to become grand chief of Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak.

North Wilson, a former CBC Manitoba reporter who is on leave from herjob at CTV Winnipeg,made a formal announcement on Thursday afternoon.

• Sheila North Wilson to run for MKO grand chief

MKO is a non-profit political advocacy organization whichrepresents 30 First Nations in the province's north.

The MKO election takes place Sept. 2 in Nelson House, Man. All chiefs, headmen and councillors of member First Nations are eligible to vote.

North Wilson, who is from theBunibonibee Cree Nation,will be running against 19-year-old Tyler Duncan of Norway House Cree Nation.

Earlier this week, current MKO Grand Chief David Harper told CBC News he is considering whether to seek a third term.