Our Work AFN is an advocacy organization, taking direction and fulfilling mandates as directed by First-Nations-in-Assembly through resolutions.
Find Out More About UsThe Assembly of First Nations (AFN) is a national advocacy organization that works to advance the collective aspirations of First Nations individuals and communities across Canada on matters of national or international nature and concern.
The AFN hosts two Assemblies a year where mandates and directives for the organization are established through resolutions directed and supported by the First Nations in Assembly (elected Chiefs or proxies from member First Nations).
In addition to the direction provided by Chiefs of each member First Nation, the AFN is guided by an Executive Committee consisting of an elected National Chief and Regional Chiefs from each province and territory. Representatives from five national councils (Knowledge Keepers, Youth, Veterans, 2SLGBTQQIA+ and Women) support and guide the decisions of the Executive Committee.
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First Nations communities in Canada.
From coast to coast to coast, there are over 630 First Nations communities in Canada, each with their own rich cultures, traditions and histories.
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Assembly of First Nations
55 Metcalfe Street, Suite 1600
Ottawa, Ontario K1P 6L5
Tel: +1 (613) 241-6789
Toll-free: +1 (866) 869-6789
Fax: +1 (613) 241-5808