Month: January 1970

[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 […]

(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: […]

(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, […]

(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 […]

[vc_row swatch=”swatch-black” width=”no-padded”][vc_column width=”1/1″][rev_slider_vc alias=”100 Wellington ENG”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row id=”project” overlay_colour=”#ffffff” overlay_opacity=”0.9″ background_image=”30287″ background_image_attachment=”fixed”][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_breadcrumb 0=””][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][heading]The Project[/heading][vc_column_text scroll_animation=”fadeInUp”] On Indigenous People’s day 2017, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that the former U.S Embassy in Ottawa would be repurposed as a space for Indigenous Peoples. This survey seeks to gather feedback about the future use of 100 […]

(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 […]

October 19, 2018 (Ottawa, ON) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde acknowledges the 20th anniversary of the Aboriginal Head Start On-Reserve (AHSOR) Program, an important and essential community-based program to help close the education gap for First Nations children and families. “Today we celebrate the twentieth anniversary of the Aboriginal Head Start […]

AFN Special Chiefs Assembly SUMMARY: The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) held its Special Chiefs Assembly from December 4 – 6, 2018, on unceded Algonquin territory in Ottawa, Ontario. Fifty-two resolutions were passed and will be posted on the AFN website very soon. The AFN participated in the First Ministers Meeting focused on trade and […]

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 […]

(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 […]