Month: January 1970

(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 […]

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SUMMARY: • Lac Seul First Nation has won an appeal to have damages reviewed for historical flooding on its lands and confirming the Crown’s fiduciary duties to Indigenous peoples. • The Supreme Court of Canada on July 16, 2021 ruled the Government of Canada breached its fiduciary obligation to protect the reserve land at Lac […]

(Ottawa, ON) – On the announcement of a tentative trade agreement now named the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde says the general exception clause for Indigenous Peoples Rights will help ensure the protection of inherent, Aboriginal and Treaty rights and bring greater economic stability, certainty and integrity to […]

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text](Ottawa, ON):  Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Regional Chief, Nova Scotia / Newfoundland Paul (PJ) Prosper will be in Halifax, NS to join Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations Marc Miller at a public ceremony launching the co-development of an independent specific claims process. DATE: November 3, 2022 TIME: 1:45 to 2:45 p.m. ADT LOCATION: Inn […]