RESOLUTIONS are the essential mechanism by which First Nations provide specific direction to the Assembly of First Nations (AFN). Resolutions should be national in scope and can: (1) define a mandate for the AFN; (2) relate to internal matters regarding the operation of the AFN; or (3) support a particular issue, event, or situation. Please visit www.afn.ca where the complete AFN Resolution Procedures and Rules of Procedure for AFN Assemblies are provided.
ADVANCE SUBMISSION OF A RESOLUTION IS REQUIRED. To ensure a more efficient resolution process, advance submission of resolutions is required. The new resolution deadline for the 2025 AFN Annual General Assembly is Friday, July 25, 2025.
(NEW) RESOLUTION DEADLINE: Friday, July 25, 2025
WHO CAN SUBMIT A RESOLUTION? Proposed resolutions must be both moved and seconded by either a Chief or a duly mandated Proxy who is available to speak to the Resolution at the Assembly. If the mover and seconder are not noted on a resolution submitted for consideration, then the resolution will not be entered into the process as an official draft resolution for consideration by the First Nations-in-Assembly.
WHAT MUST A RESOLUTION INCLUDE? All resolutions submitted for consideration must meet the following criteria:
- Includes the name and contact information of the Mover.
- Includes the name and contact information of the Seconder.
- Has a short but descriptive title.
- Is national in scope (cannot be purely regional).
- Is identified as either mandate/directional, organizational or support.
- Has a timeline or lifespan.
- Is relevant and strategic.
- Uses consistent wording (demand, request, direct, etc.).
- Considers the cost of implementation and available sources of funding.
- Is clear in its purpose and intent.
- Is consistent with the AFN Charter.
- Is not in conflict with previously passed resolutions (or clearly state within the new draft that there is a conflict).
- Is not in conflict with other draft resolutions that have been submitted.
- Is concise and to the point (typically no longer than two (2) pages).
If you wish to submit a resolution, please use the template attached to this notice.
Please direct all resolution submissions and inquiries to [email protected].