Month: August 2026

(August 22, 2026 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa, Ontario) National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak made the following statement today in response to the suspension of Canada/US trade negotiations: “We stand with Prime Minister Carney against Donald Trump’s illegal tariffs. We also lift-up Minister LeBlanc and Canada’s negotiating team for their efforts to secure a fair […]

Summary: In Summer 2025, National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak met with Premiers to discuss the importance of a First Nations-specific First Ministers Meeting. Through strong advocacy, the National Chief secured a commitment from the Premiers to request Prime Minister Mark Carney for a First Nations-First Ministers’ Meeting (FNFMM) that would bring together First Nations leadership […]

(August 20, 2026 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa) – On behalf of First Nations across Canada, National Chief Woodhouse Nepinak expressed deep outrage and concern in response to the Parole Board of Canada’s decision to grant full parole to Brayden Bushby. Bushby was convicted of manslaughter in the 2017 death of Barbara Kentner, a First […]

(August 17, 2026 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa, Ontario) – National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak stated today that more than 30,000 First Nations children who were removed from their homes have now received compensation through the First Nations Child and Family Services (FNCFS) and Jordan’s Principle Settlement. Over $1.2 billion has been provided in compensation […]

Summary: From July 14-16, 2026, the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) held its 47th Annual General Assembly (AGA) on the traditional unceded territory of the Anishinabe Algonquin Nation, in Ottawa, Ontario. The 2026 AFN Annual General Assembly welcomed over 2,500 registered participants, with more than 400 Chiefs and Proxies. First Nations-in-Assembly passed 38 out of […]

(August 6, 2026 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa) – National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak today called on the provincial and federal governments to move immediately to support the Okanagan Indian Band as the leadership and citizens deal with massive damage and an urgent, emergency evacuation on the weekend resulting from the Bradley Creek wildfire. “I […]