Month: September 2024

(September 30, 2024 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa, Ontario) – Today, Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak acknowledged the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt Day, and is urging the Government of Canada to advance progress towards fully implementing the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s (TRC) 94 […]

TO:  All Chiefs, PTOs, Tribal Councils, AFN Staff   FROM: AFN Resolutions Committee   DATE: September 27, 2024 – 1st notice RESOLUTION DEADLINE: Friday, October 25, 2024 RESOLUTIONS are the essential mechanism by which First Nations provide specific direction to the Assembly of First Nations (AFN). Resolutions should be national in scope and can: (1) establish a mandate […]

(September 27, 2024 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa) – The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) is pleased to announce the hiring of Andrew Bisson as the new incoming Chief Executive Officer, effective September 30, 2024. Mr. Bisson is a member of M’Chigeeng First Nation on Manitoulin Island in Ontario. “On behalf of the AFN Executive […]

(September 27, 2024 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa, Ontario) — Today, the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) reiterated its support for the Inherent right to self-determination for First Nations youth, Two Spirit, and gender-diverse individuals. “First Nations traditions respect and honour all people, including Two Spirit and LGBTQQIA+ and gender-diverse youth, who are vital members […]

(September 24, 2024 – New York City, New York, USA) – This week, Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak is attending the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 79) in New York City, on the traditional territory of the Canarsie, Munsee Lenape, and the Wappinger peoples. The theme of UNGA 79 […]

(September 20, 2024 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa, Ontario) – With the 10th Anniversary of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s (TRC) Final Report approaching in 2025, Assembly of First Nation (AFN) National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak urged all Members of Parliament (MPs) and Senators to use the fall House of Commons session to advance the […]

(September 20, 2024 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa, Ontario) – Today, AFN National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak extends warm birthday wishes to former National Chief Phil Fontaine as he celebrates his 80th birthday. “Today we celebrate not just an 80th birthday, but also a lifetime of dedicated service and advocacy for First Nations peoples,” she […]

(September 18, 2024 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa, Ontario) — Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak issued the following statement today in recognition of the Canadian Medical Association’s (CMA) national public apology for its role in the harms done to Indigenous Peoples in the health system. “Today marks an important turning […]

(September 17, 2024 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa, Ontario) — The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak is calling for the full implementation of Treaty rights on the 25th anniversary of the historic Supreme Court of Canada’s Marshall Decision, which recognized the treaty rights of the Mi’kmaq, Wolastoqiyik, and Peskotomuhkati Peoples […]

(September 13, 2024 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa, Ontario) — Today, the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) is marking the anniversary of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UN Declaration), which was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly 17 years ago on September 13, 2007. “The UN Declaration was a […]