Month: January 1970

(Ottawa, ON) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde welcomed the passing on third reading of Private Member’s Bill C-262, the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act, in the House of Commons today. The bill will now go to the Senate, taking another significant step closer to becoming Canadian […]

(Ottawa, ON) – One year after the release of the National Inquiry’s final report on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG), the high rates of violence against First Nations women and girls continues. The Chair of the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Women’s Council, Chief Connie Big Eagle, said a National Action Plan […]

(Ottawa, ON) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde encourages continued attention, action and direct engagement with First Nations to advance priorities and reconciliation as new federal cabinet portfolios were announced yesterday. “First Nations priorities are this country’s priorities, and regardless of who leads each portfolio we want to see action and […]

The COVID-19 pandemic is not over. We must continue to listen, learn, be cautious and take care of one another –  a message from the Assembly of First Nations Knowledge Keepers Council   We would like to give thanks to the Creator for keeping our families, communities, and leaders safe during these challenging times of […]

(Ottawa, ON):  First Nation leaders and citizens from across Canada will gather in the traditional territory of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh in Vancouver, British Columbia from July 24-26 for the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) 39th Annual General Assembly (AGA) and the election for the AFN National Chief. Participants will gather under the theme “Working Together: […]

National Chief Bulletin November 16, 2020  Update on federal engagement for a Bill to advance implementation of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples   SUMMARY In early October, the federal Department of Justice (DoJ) initiated an engagement process respecting a proposed federal Bill to advance implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the […]

(Ottawa, ON) – In advance of the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde is highlighting the need for all governments and all Canadians to recognize and respect First Nations rights wherever First Nations citizens reside. “Canadian and international laws recognize the rights of First Nations, […]

Policy Analyst – Fisheries Refer to competition number 2021-FIS-01 Internal/External Competition Description: The Assembly of First Nations is seeking an experienced and skilled individual who will be responsible for gathering and researching information related to fisheries, oceans, aquaculture, and marine activities. The policy analyst will provide recommendations for policy development, interpretation, and application, coordinate and […]

(Ottawa, ON) – Following a report released today by the office of the Ontario Chief Coroner, Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde says urgent action is required to implement recommendations by working with families and First Nations. “Our first thoughts are with the children and their families because they are the focus […]

A poll conducted by the Canadian Race Relations Foundation, the Assembly of First Nations and Abacus Data shows that the majority of Canadians believe governments are not doing enough to teach students about the legacy of the residential school system. TORONTO, June 15, 2021—The discovery of the remains of 215 First Nation children at the […]