September, 2024 - Assembly of First Nations

Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak and Manitoba Regional Chief Willie Moore Mourn the Loss of Grand Chief Cathy Merrick

September 7, 2024 / September 9, 2024 by celsocercado

(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 […]

Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak Offers Condolences to the Family of Hoss Lightning

September 6, 2024 by Francesca Cabrol

(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 […]

Correspondence from the National Chief to All Chiefs

September 5, 2024 / September 11, 2024 by celsocercado

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 […]