Month: January 1970

Human Resources Assistant Refer to competition number 2019-HR-01 Term Position – Internal/External Description: The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) requires an energetic, conscientious and career-minded Human Resources (HR) Assistant, to be responsible for providing transactional support to the HR Director. The incumbent will assist with the implementation and coordination of policy for recruitment, orientation and […]

Le 7 mars 2018 (Ottawa, ON) – Le Chef national de l’Assemblée des Premières Nations (APN), Perry Bellegarde, a fait la déclaration suivante concernant l’annonce d’aujourd’hui par le procureur de la Couronne de la Saskatchewan selon laquelle il n’y aura pas d’appel du verdict dans le procès pour le décès de Colten Boushie, une décision qui survient seulement un […]

(Ottawa, ON): The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) is officially declaring a State of Emergency for First Nations regarding the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. The AFN is pressing for immediate increases in funding for First Nations and full involvement in all discussions with governments on planning and preparedness to ensure the unique needs of First Nations […]

(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, […]