Month: April 2025
Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Extends Condolences on the Passing of His Holiness, Pope Francis
/(April 21, 2025 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa) – National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak issued a statement regarding the passing of His Holiness, Pope Francis. On behalf of the Assembly of First Nations, the National Chief expressed her sadness at the passing of Pope Francis, stating, “In an institution resistant to progressive change, Pope Francis […]
Read more »Assembly of First Nations Hosts Virtual Forum with Jagmeet Singh, Leader of New Democratic Party
(April 17, 2025 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa) – The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) will host a series of virtual forums with federal party leaders ahead of the 45th General Election on April 28, 2025. These forums provide First Nations Chiefs and leaders with an opportunity to share their priorities and pose questions directly […]
Read more »Assembly of First Nations Hosts Virtual Forum with Pierre Poilievre, Leader of Conservative Party of Canada
(April 17, 2025 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa) – The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) will host a series of virtual forums with federal party leaders ahead of the 45th General Election on April 28, 2025. These forums provide First Nations Chiefs and leaders with an opportunity to share their priorities and pose questions directly […]
Read more »Assembly of First Nations Launches Virtual Forum Series with Federal Party Leaders before 45th General Election
(April 15, 2025 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa) – Yesterday, the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) launched its Virtual Forum Series with federal party leaders in advance of the 45th General Election, set for April 28, 2025. The inaugural series from the AFN began with Green Party Co-Leaders Elizabeth May and Jonathan Pedneault in a […]
Read more »Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Bulletin – Connect with Returning Officers for On-Reserve Polling Locations
Summary: The 45th General Federal Election is taking place on April 28, 2025. The AFN is providing information to help make the voting process more accessible for First Nations. Elections Canada is working to finalize plans for advance and voting day polls in First Nations communities. In some cases, Returning Officers have been unable to […]
Read more »ASSEMBLY OF FIRST NATIONS MEDIA ADVISORY – Assembly of First Nations Hosts Virtual Forum with Elizabeth May, Co-Leader of the Green Party of Canada
/(April 11, 2025 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa) – The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) will host a series of virtual forums with federal party leaders ahead of the 45th General Election on April 28, 2025. These forums will offer First Nations Chiefs and leaders an opportunity to share priorities and pose questions to the […]
Read more »National Chief’s Response to US Tariffs: Nurturing Nation-to-Nation Relationship between Canada and First Nations Has Never Been More Important
/(April 4, 2025 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa) – National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak released the following statement regarding new trade tariffs imposed by the United States and Canada’s response: “Canada and First Nations are facing a U.S. administration that is antagonistic toward traditional allies and disinterested in multilateral institutions and the rule of law. […]
Read more »Assembly of First Nations Calls on Federal Parties for Commitment to First Nations Priorities Outlined in Prosperity for All
(April 1, 2025 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa, Ontario) – Today, National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak released Prosperity for All: First Nations Priorities for the 2025 Federal Election, outlining the necessary actions the next federal government must take to uphold First Nations rights, close critical gaps and advance true nation-to-nation relationships. “At this critical time in […]
Read more »AFN 2025 Election Priorities Report, “Prosperity for All”
Summary: The 45th General Federal Election is taking place on April 28, 2025. The AFN’s 2025 Election Priorities Report, titled “Prosperity for All: First Nations Priorities for the 2025 Federal Election,” outlines the commitments and actions needed from the next federal government to advance First Nations’ rights, jurisdiction, and well-being. First Nations, federal candidates, and […]
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