Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Congratulates Newly Elected AMC Grand Chief Kyra Wilson

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(January 29, 2025 – Treaty 1 Territory, Winnipeg, Manitoba) — Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak issued the following statement congratulating the newly elected Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC) Grand Chief Kyra Wilson: “On behalf of the Assembly of First Nations, I want to extend my heartfelt congratulations to Kyra Wilson […]

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National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak Expresses Condolences on the Passing of Hereditary Chief Bill Wilson

(January 28, 2025 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa, Ontario) — Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak issued the following statement on the passing of Hereditary Chief Bill Wilson, Hemas Kla-Lee-Lee-Kla: “On behalf of the Assembly of First Nations, I extend my deepest condolences to the family and friends of Hereditary Chief […]

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National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak Calls on Canada to Fulfill Commitments to First Nations Education on UN International Day of Education

(January 24, 2025 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa, Ontario) – On the United Nations International Day of Education, National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak is urging Canada to uphold its commitments to transform the K-12 education system for First Nations students. “Today, the United Nations International Day of Education, reminds us how important education is for […]

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An Open Letter from National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak to President Donald J. Trump

January 21, 2025 Dear President Donald J. Trump, As National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations (AFN), I advocate on behalf of First Nations individuals and communities across Canada on matters of national and international importance. I want to congratulate you on beginning your new term as the 47th President of the United States […]

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National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak Urges Justice for St. Anne’s Survivors Ahead of Court Hearing

(January 17, 2025 – Ottawa, Unceded Algonquin Territory) – The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak is reaffirming the AFN’s support for the Survivors of St. Anne’s Residential School as they prepare for a virtual court hearing on January 20–24, 2025. The hearing will address Canada’s attempt to dismiss their request […]

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National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak Calls on Canada to Honour K-12 Education Transformation Commitments

(January 17, 2025 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa, Ontario) – National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak issued the following statement calling on Canada to uphold its commitments to First Nations K-12 Education Transformation following the release of the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) K-12 First Nations Education Transformation Costing Analysis Report. In 2019, Canada implemented a […]

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National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak Meets with Prime Minister Trudeau on Canada-U.S. Trade Relations

(January 15, 2025 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa, Ontario) – National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak met with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau today to discuss critical border issues, including security, mobility, and the importance of respecting First Nations’ inherent rights in cross-border relations, following President-Elect Donald Trump’s proposed tariff on Canadian goods. “First Nations have long-standing […]

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Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Bulletin – Update on Canada’s Mandate on Long-Term Reform of First Nations Child and Family Services

Summary: Canada has informed the AFN that Canada’s mandate does not permit further national-level negotiations of the First Nations Child and Family Services (FNCFS) long-term reform. Canada intends to proceed with negotiations with Chiefs of Ontario (COO) and Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN), whose assemblies supported the Draft Agreement. These discussions will focus on an Ontario-specific […]

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National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak Challenges Offensive and Alarming Statements by US President Elect

(January 9, 2025 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa, Ontario) — Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak issued the following statement today in response to comments from President-elect Donald J. Trump: “As National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations, I reject recent remarks by President-elect Donald J. Trump expressing a desire […]

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National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak Responds to Canada’s Decision on the Long-Term Reform of First Nations Child Welfare

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(January 7, 2025 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa, Ontario) — Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak issued the following statement today in response to correspondence from the Government of Canada regarding calls for a new mandate to negotiate long-term reform of First Nations Child and Family Services (FNCFS): “Since October of […]

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