Month: June 2021
Horrific Discoveries of Unmarked Graves Demands Urgent Action and Support From Allies says National Chief
/(Ottawa, ON) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde released the below statement following the announcement by Chief Cadmus Delorme about the work of Cowessess First Nation resulting in locating more than 600 unmarked graves on the grounds of the former Marieval Indian Residential School in Saskatchewan. “First Nations are greatly pained by […]
Read more »Federal Legislation to Implement UN Declaration Major Step Toward Addressing Racism and Discrimination in Canada
/(Ottawa, ON) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde welcomes the passing of a federal bill to advance the implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, urging its full implementation in Canada to meet standards necessary for the dignity, survival, and well-being of Indigenous peoples. “This is […]
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Assembly of First Nations Election 2021 – Announcement of Candidates for the Office of the National Chief
/OTTAWA, ON – The Office of the Chief Electoral Officer, responsible for the election of the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief, has received nomination papers in proper form from the following persons, listed below in alphabetical order by last name: Archibald, RoseAnne – ON Bellerose, Reginald – SK Calahoo-Stonehouse, Jodi – AB Crowchild, Lee – […]
Read more »AFN Releases Action Plan to End Violence Against First Nations Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ People
/(Ottawa, ON) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde, together with the AFN Women’s Council, today released an action plan aimed at ending violence against First Nations women, girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people, urging enhanced and improved coordination efforts and resources to see real action and change to improve the safety of First […]
Read more »ASSEMBLY OF FIRST NATIONS BULLETIN – Free Registration Open – AGA 2021
/The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) is pleased to announce that free registration is now open for the 42nd Annual General Assembly (AGA) and election of National Chief taking place virtually July 6-8, 2021. First Nations leaders, Knowledge Keepers, Women, Youth and Veterans from coast to coast to coast will gather online to celebrate the […]
Read more »National Chief Demands Action for Missing First Nations Children and Grave Sites
/(Ottawa, ON) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde released the below statement to mark the first day of Indigenous Peoples History month and in advance of the June 2 anniversary of the release of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action. “In the days since the discovery of the remains of […]
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