Month: August 2019
AFN National Chief Bellegarde Wants Immediate Action to Stop Devastation in the Amazon and a Commitment from Canada to Act Now on the Climate Crisis
/(Ottawa, ON) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde wants Brazil and all countries to take immediate action to stop the fires that are devastating the Amazon, and for all federal party leaders in Canada to commit to work with First Nations on a national plan to address the climate crisis with specific […]
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Court Approval on the Indian Day School Class Action Settlement is a Step Towards Reconciliation, says AFN National Chief
/(Ottawa, ON) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde calls yesterday’s Federal Court announcement approving the Indian Day School class action settlement an important step towards reconciliation and healing for former students and their families. “We stand with the survivors and their families in their fight for justice and healing,” said AFN […]
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Assembly of First Nations Offers Condolences to the family of Elder Tony Cote
/(Ottawa, ON) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde today offered condolences to the family and friends of Elder Tony Cote, a highly respected veteran, Knowledge Keeper, First Nations advocate and past Chief of Cote First Nation in Saskatchewan. “On behalf of the AFN Executive Committee, we offer our sincere condolences to the […]
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