Month: August 2024
Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Responds to Investigation into Federal Indigenous Procurement Strategy
/(August 29, 2024 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa, Ontario) – In response to a joint investigative report by Global News and the First Nations University of Canada on the Procurement Strategy for Indigenous Business (PSIB), the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) is calling for urgent reforms to the federal procurement processes to ensure they effectively […]
Read more »AFN National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak and AFN Regional Chief Willie Moore Congratulate Grand Chief Garrison Settee on His Election
(August 29, 2024 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa, Ontario) — The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak is extending congratulations to Garrison Settee on his re-election as Grand Chief of Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO). “On behalf of the AFN, I extend a heartfelt congratulations to Grand Chief Garrison Settee on his […]
Read more »Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Responds to Sentencing in Murders of Rebecca Contois, Morgan Harris, Marcedes Myran, and Mashkode Bizhiki’ikwe
(August 28, 2024 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa) – Following the sentencing of Jeremy Skibicki on four counts of first-degree murder, the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak is extending support and healing for the families, loved ones, and communities impacted by the loss of Rebecca Contois, Morgan Harris, Marcedes Myran, […]
Read more »Correspondence from National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak to All Chiefs – Rescheduling of the Special Chiefs Assembly
Dear Chief, I hope you are all well and having a good summer. Further to previous notices, we are pleased to provide an update on planning for the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Special Chiefs Assembly on Long-Term Reform of the First Nations Child and Family Services Program. Over the past weeks, I have been […]
Read more »AFN National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak to Hold Media Availability on Draft Agreement on Long-Term Reform to First Nations Child and Family Services
(August 19, 2024 – Winnipeg, MB) — Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak will hold media availability to discuss details of the recently negotiated draft settlement agreement of $47.8 billion from Canada to fund long-term reform measures of the First Nations Child and Family Services (FNCFS) Program. Location: RBC Convention Centre […]
Read more »AFN National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Congratulates Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler and Deputy Grand Chiefs of Nishnawbe Aski Nation
/(August 14, 2024 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak released a statement to congratulate the successful candidates of Nishnawbe Aski Nation’s (NAN) election for Grand Chief and Deputy Grand Chiefs. “It’s my pleasure to extend my sincere congratulations to Grand Chief Fiddler and the Deputy […]
Read more »AFN National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak Commemorates Tina Fontaine Ten Years After Her Passing
(August 13, 2024 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa) –Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak released a statement in honour of Tina Fontaine, who passed away 10 years ago this past Saturday at the age of 15. “Tina’s passing was a tragic loss,” said National Chief Woodhouse Nepinak. “My heart goes out […]
Read more »Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Calls for Action to Protect and Uphold First Nations Rights on International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples
(August 9, 2024 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa, Ontario) – On the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) urges governments, organizations, and individuals to take action to protect, uphold, and safeguard the rights of First Nations across Canada, and the rights of Indigenous Peoples around the globe. This […]
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