Month: September 2024

(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 […]

(September 7, 2024 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa, Ontario) – On behalf of the Assembly of First Nations (AFN), National Chief Cindy Woodhouse-Nepinak expressed deep shock and sorrow on the sudden and tragic passing of Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC) Grand Chief Cathy Merrick. “The AFN Executive Committee expresses our deep sadness and our sincere […]

(September 6, 2024 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa, Ontario) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak extends condolences to the family and friends of Hoss Lightning of Samson Cree Nation after he was shot and killed during an interaction with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) in Wetaskiwin, Alberta. “We offer […]

Dear Chief, I hope you are all well and having a good summer. Further to previous notices, I am pleased to provide an update on planning for this fall’s Special Assembly on Long-Term Reform of the First Nations Child and Family Services Program.  I remain very grateful to Chiefs across this country for inviting me […]