Month: April 2024
AFN National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak Applauds Historic ‘Rising Tide’ Agreement on Haida Gwaii
(April 23, 2024 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa, Ontario) – Today, Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak celebrated the signing of the Gaayhllxid/Gíihlagalgang “Rising Tide” Haida Title Lands Agreement between the Government of British Columbia and the Council of the Haida Nation. This agreement officially recognizes the Haida Nation’s title over […]
Read more »AFN National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak and Nova Scotia Regional Chief Andrea Paul Call for Support of First Nations Elver Fishers
(April 18, 2024 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa, Ontario) – The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak and Nova Scotia Regional Chief Andrea Paul are calling today for support of First Nations elver fishers, who are experiencing a violation of their inherent and Treaty rights as well as abuse at the […]
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Budget 2024 Leaves a Long Way to Go for First Nations, says AFN National Chief Woodhouse Nepinak
/(April 17, 2024 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa, Ontario) – While welcoming some new investments, the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak said the 2024 Federal Budget falls short of addressing the urgent and long-term needs identified by First Nations. “Although I am pleased to see continued funding that supports First […]
Read more »Assembly of First Nations (AFN) to Hold Press Conference on Federal Budget 2024
(April 16, 2024 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa, Ontario) — Assembly of First Nations (AFN) will hold a press conference to respond to 2024 Federal Budget on April 17, 2024. Speakers will include AFN National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak and AFN Newfoundland Regional Chief Brendan Mitchell, with an opening prayer by Knowledge Keeper Bill Sunday. Location: […]
Read more »Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak Calls for Investments to Close Gaps in Education and Infrastructure Following Release of New Data
(April 12, 2024 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa, Ontario) – Following the release of Indigenous Services Canada’s (ISC) 2021 Community Well-Being (CWB) Index, Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak highlights the urgent need for action and investment to address the critical gaps in First Nations. The CWB Index is a tool […]
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Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Calls for Urgent Action to Close the Infrastructure Gap by 2030 in Landmark Report
/(April 9, 2024 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa, Ontario) — The Assembly of First Nations (AFN), in collaboration with industry experts and over 400 First Nations, released Closing the Infrastructure Gap by 2030 Report.” This critical report outlines the national capital and operational investments required from the Government of Canada to fulfill its mandate of […]
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