(October 1 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa) – National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak will appear before the Senate Committee today, October 1, to testify as part of a panel on Bill S-2, An Act to amend the Indian Act.
Date: October 1, 2025
Time: 6:45 p.m. ET
Location: Room C128, Senate of Canada Building
Televised
While in Ottawa this week, National Chief will be meeting with Parliamentarians regarding the upcoming budget and status of First Nations clean water legislation promised by the government this fall. These discussions will include the Minister of Finance and Leader of the Opposition.
The National Chief will be available for media. To arrange an interview, please contact Cherish Francis, Press Secretary, through [email protected] or (343) 630-1372.
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For more information, please contact:
Cherish Francis
Press Secretary
Office of the National Chief
(343) 630-1372 (mobile)
[email protected]
Kelly Reid
Senior Communications Officer
Assembly of First Nations
(613) 292-0857 (mobile)
[email protected]