By Shari Narine  Local Journalism Initiative Reporter   It’s still too early, say the members of a special independent panel, to determine if sexual orientation and gender-based discrimination is systemic at the Assembly of First Nations. That may be made clear through a series of upcoming zoom information sessions in November. “We’re entering into these interviews with a very open mind and open heart and we want to hear what people have to say,” said panel member Debbie Hoffman, who anticipates the zoom sessions will lead to follow-up personal interviews. Hoffman is joined by Dr. Gwendolyn Point and Amanda Barnaby-Lehoux on a three-member panel tasked with making recommendations to implement Resolution 13, “Becoming a role model in ending sexual orientation and gender-based discrimination with the Assembly of First Nations.” The goal

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