Peter Johnston acclaimed new Council of Yukon First Nations grand chief

Former Teslin Tlingit Council chief Peter Johnston is set to take over the top job at the umbrella organization for Yukon First Nations.

He's been acclaimed as the next grand chief of the Council of Yukon First Nations (CYFN), succeeding Ruth Massie.

Nominations for the election of grand chief closed Tuesdayand Johnston was the only person to put his name forward.

Massie, who's heldthe postfor six years,said she's pleased that Johnston is willing to take over.

"It's an exciting time for Yukon First Nations as we need new energy and vision," she said in a statement.

Massiesaid she's ready to retire,relax and "work on my bucket list which is pretty long."

Johnston will be sworn in during theCYFN's general assembly later this month. It's being hosted by the Little Salmon/Carmacks First Nation at Airport Lake, June 28 to 30.