About the Event The Assembly of First Nations Annual General Assembly (AGA) will take place July 11-13, 2023 with dialogue sessions taking place on July 10 in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Register NowHalifax (Kjipuktuk) is located in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaw people.
The AGA will be held at the Halifax Convention Centre located at 1650 Argyle Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3J 0E6.
In accordance with the Charter of the Assembly of First Nations and the by-laws of the National Indian Brotherhood, an Annual General Assembly is to be held in June or July of every year.
Agenda Draft Agenda
| Time | Session/Activity | Actions |
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| 1:00 pm | Concurrent Dialogue Sessions (In-Person) • Long-Term Reform of the First Nations Child and Family Services Program and Jordan’s Principle |
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| 3:00 pm | Concurrent Dialogue Sessions (In-Person) • AFN National Climate Strategy and First Nations Nature Table |
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| 6:00 pm | Host Event: Welcome Reception Register here https://afnns.ca/2023-afn-aga-social-and-cultural-program/ |
| Time | Session/Activity | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| 8:30 am |
• Grand Entry |
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| 11:00 am |
• Adoption of Rules of Procedures for Assemblies |
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| 11:30 am |
Audited Financial Statements |
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| 12:00 pm | Wellness Break |
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| 1:00 pm | AGA Resolutions Update Report |
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| 1:15 pm | Plenary: Chiefs Committee on Charter Renewal Update |
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| 2:30 pm | Plenary: Update on the Healing Path Forward Accord – AFN-Canada MOU on Joint Priorities |
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| 3:30 pm | Resolutions |
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| 5:00 pm | End of Day |
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| 7:00 pm | Host Event: East Coast Party Register here: 2023 ANNUAL GENERAL ASSEMBLY Social and Cultural Events |
| Time | Session/Activity | Actions |
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| 9:00 am | Plenary: National Climate Strategy |
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| 10:00 am | Plenary: Specific Claims |
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| 11:00 am | Plenary: First Nations Policing as an Essential Service Legislation |
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| 12:00 pm | Lunch Break |
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| 1:00 pm | Resolutions |
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| 3:00 pm | Wellness Break |
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| 3:15 pm | Resolutions |
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| 5:00 pm | End of Day |
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| 6:30 pm | Host Event: Lobster Supper and Entertainment (paid event) Buy tickets here https://afnns.ca/2023-afn-aga-social-and-cultural-program/ |
| Time | Session/Activity | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00 am | Plenary: United Nations Declaration Act National Action Plan Update |
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| 10:00 am | Plenary: Safe Drinking Water for First Nations Legislation Update |
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| 11:00 am | Indian Residential Institutions Update |
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| 11:30 am | Guests (TBC) |
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| 12:00 pm | Lunch Break |
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| 1:00 pm | Resolutions |
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| 2:00 pm | Guests (TBC) |
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| 4:00 pm |
• Closing Remarks
• Closing Prayer |
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| 5:00 pm | End of Day |
How to Attend Find out how to register.
Registration
Pre-registration Bonus
All Assembly delegates who participate in pre-registration on or before Monday, July 3, 2023 will be entered into a pre-registration bonus draw. Get your registration TODAY and avoid the line ups!
Where does your registration fee go?
Registration fees help to offset the direct costs of organizing Chiefs Assemblies including facility rentals, audio/visual equipment, interpretation services, webcasting, registration services, facilitators, translation, signage, Elder honorarium, and drum groups.
Registration Process
Photo identification will be requested at registration for Chief/Proxies and students.
All participants and groups are encouraged to pre-register and pre-pay, even if your registration is complimentary. There will be separate line-ups at the event for those who pre-register and pre-pay in advance of the Assembly.
- Register ONLINE. You will receive a confirmation email once registered. VISA, MasterCard and American Express accepted.
- Complete the registration form included in this notice and FAX it to Tash Cote at 613-241-5808 or by email to [email protected].
Registration forms and payment must be received before entry into the Assembly. You may also register on-site with your payment.
Please note that registration fees are non-refundable after June 30, 2023.
An administration fee of $50 will apply for all cancellations prior to June 30, 2023.
Onsite pre-registration will be held on Monday, July 10, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. at the Halifax Convention Centre.
For planning purposes and to avoid line-ups, all delegates are encouraged to pick up badges at this time.
Fees
- Chief/Proxy (Proxy letter required): Complimentary
- First Nations Citizen/Organization, Band Councillor, Grand Chief: $450.00
- Observer and Non-Government Organization: $800.00
- Other Governments: $800.00
- Senior Citizen (age 65 and older): $50.00
- Students (valid student card required): $50.00
- Veterans: Complimentary
- Elders: Complimentary
- Accredited Media: Complimentary
Independent Audited Financial Statements
Hotel accommodations
The AFN has blocked hotel guest-rooms at the following Halifax hotels:
View the Map of Hotel Locations
- Cambridge Suites Hotel Halifax
1583 Brunswick St., Halifax, NS, B3J 3P5
902-420-0555
Reservations
Rate: $229/night
Cut-off date: June 9, 2023 - The Prince George Hotel
1725 Market Street, Halifax, NS, B3J 3N9
902-425-1986
Reservations
Rate: $259-$359/night, Suites $649/night
Cut-off date: June 9, 2023 - Atlantica Hotel Halifax
1980 Robie St., Halifax NS, B3H 3G5
Reservations
Telephone: 902-423-1161
Rate: $239/night - The Barrington Hotel
1875 Barrington St., Halifax, NS, B3J 3J6
902-429-7410
Reservations
Rate: $219/night
Cut-off date: June 12, 2023 - Four Points
1496 Hollis Street, Halifax, NS, B3J 3Z1
Reservations
Rate: $285 – $325/night
Telephone: 902-404-0726
Cut-Off Date: June 9, 2023 - Halifax Hotel
1990 Barrington St., Halifax, NS, B3J 1P2
902-425-6700
Reservations
Rate: $219/night
Cut-Off Date: June 6, 2023 - Hampton Inn
1960 Brunswick St., Halifax, NS, B3J 2G7 (connected to Homewood Suites)
Telephone: 1-855-331-0334
Reservations
Rate: $209-$219/night
Cut-Off Date: June 13, 2023 - Homewood Suites
1960 Brunswick St., Halifax, NS, B3J 2G7 (connected to Hampton Inn)
Telephone: 1-855-331-0337
Reservations
Rate: $219/night
Cut-Off Date: June 13, 2023 - Harbourfront by Marriott
1919 Upper Water Street, Halifax, NS, B3J 3J5
Telephone: 1-800-943-6760
Reservations
Rate: $272-$312/night
Cut-Off Date: June 9, 2023 - The Hollis
1649 Hollis St., Halifax, NS, B3J 1V8
Telephone: 902-429-7233
Reservations
Rate: $239-$279/night
Cut-Off Date: June 10, 2023 - The Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites
1515 South Park St., Halifax, NS, B3J 2L2
Telephone: 1-800-565-2020
Reservations
Rate: $239-$339/night
Cut-Off Date: May 25, 2023 - Muir Halifax
1709 Lower Water St., Halifax, NS, B3J 1S5
Telephone: 902-407-6847
Reservations
Rate: $449.99/night
Cut-Off Date: June 9, 2023 - Residence Inn by Marriott
1599 Grafton St., Halifax NS, B3J 2C3
902-422-0493
Rate: $239/night
Reservations
Cut-Off Date: May 26, 2023 - The Westin Nova Scotian
1181 Hollis St., Halifax NS B3H 2P6
Telephone: 902-496-2057
Reservations
Rate: $229-$259/night
Cut-Off Date: June 13, 2023
Travel & Transportation
Indigeno Travel is the preferred travel agency of the AFN. Indigeno Travel is Indigenous owned, and its service comes complete with conference discounts, 24/7 emergency service for unforeseen flight changes, and a dedicated agent for personalized service. Please contact Indigeno by phone at +1 (204) 416-7889, toll-free at +1 (888) 202-8262, or use the Indigeno event booking form to make your flight arrangements.
Resolutions
Resolutions for consideration at the Annual General Assembly must be submitted to AFN by June 2, 2023. Please contact [email protected] for more information on the resolution process.
Resource Materials
AFN Circle Of Trade Show
The AFN Circle of Trade Show will take place July 11-13, 2023. The trade show is an excellent opportunity to facilitate networking among First Nations, organizations, businesses and government.
To register or obtain more information about the AFN Circle of Trade Show, please contact [email protected].
Tuesday July 11, 2023: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Wednesday July 12, 2023: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Thursday July 13, 2023: 9:00am – 1:00pm
Artisan
| Booth Type | Company | |
| Artisan | Cree Crafts | |
| Artisan | Gayl Sinclair Art | |
| Artisan | INAC (Indigenous Nations Apparel Company) | |
| Artisan | Ironstar Co | |
| Artisan | James Bay Cree Arts + Crafts | |
| Artisan | Kokom Scrunchies | |
| Artisan | Rombough Creations | |
| Artisan | Tammy Beauvais Designs | |
| Artisan | Teekca’s Boutique | |
| Artisan | Tracy Metallic Designs | |
| Artisan | Truckhouse | |
| Artisan | Turtle Island Arts & Crafts | |
| Artisan | Wikwemikong Boogzees | |
| Artisan | Wolf Pack Apparel |
Premium
| Booth Type | Company | |
| Premium | AFN Insurance Brokers Inc. |  |
| Premium | Anew Canada |  |
| Premium | Batchewana Telecom | |
| Premium | Calix |  |
| Premium | Canadian Operating Engineers Joint Apprenticeship Training Council – booth 1/2 |  |
| Premium | Canadian Operating Engineers Joint Apprenticeship Training Council – booth 2/2 | |
| Premium | Canadian Pipeline Advisory Council |  |
| Premium | CN Rail – booth 1/2 | |
| Premium | CN Rail – booth 2/2 | |
| Premium | CORCAN | |
| Premium | Dixon Mitchell Investment Counsel |  |
| Premium | Fiera Capital Corp. |  |
| Premium | First Nations Bank of Canada + FNB Trust |  |
| Premium | First Nations Child and Family Caring Society | |
| Premium | First Nations Financial Management Board |  |
| Premium | First Nations Market Housing Fund | |
| Premium | First Nations Tax Commission |  |
| Premium | First Nations Veterans Council | |
| Premium | First Peoples Law LLP |  |
| Premium | FNIGC |  |
| Premium | Gitpo Renew Inc. | |
| Premium | Indspire |  |
| Premium | JFK Law LLP |  |
| Premium | Leith Wheeler Investment Counsel |  |
| Premium | LiUNA |  |
| Premium | Marriott International |  |
| Premium | Michels Canada |  |
| Premium | Ontario First Nations Technical Services Corporation | |
| Premium | PCL/ED, a Joint Venture |  |
| Premium | Peace Hills Trust |  |
| Premium | Redmane Technology |  |
| Premium | Grand River Enterprise Premium Booth |
Standard
| Booth Type | Company | ||
| Standard | AFOA Canada | ||
| Standard | Assembly of First Nations | ||
| Standard | Assembly of First Nations – AFN Help Desk/Child Welfare | ||
| Standard | BDO Canada LLP | ||
| Standard | Catalystet | ||
| Standard | CINA | ||
| Standard | CINUP / Johnston Group | ||
| Standard | Concentra Trust/Equitable Bank | ||
| Standard | Dreamcatcher Productions | ||
| Standard | Elections Canada | ||
| Standard | Firelight Group | ||
| Standard | First Nations Health Managers Association | ||
| Standard | First Nations Housing Professionals Association | ||
| Standard | Food, Environment, Health and Nutrition of First Nations Children and Youth Study | ||
| Standard | Hilton | ||
| Standard | Indigenous Fire Safety Council | ||
| Standard | Language Conservancy | ||
| Standard | Mahihkan Management | ||
| Standard | NB Power | ||
| Standard | Office of the Special Interlocutor for Missing Children and Unmarked Graves Executive Assistant and Burial Sites | ||
| Standard | Pacific Homes | ||
| Standard | River Rock Casino Resort | ||
| Standard | Rocktree MGO Construction Materials Inc | ||
| Standard | River Rock Casino Resort | ||
| Standard | River Rock Casino Resort | ||
| NR Can |
Social and Cultural Events
The Assembly of First Nations Nova Scotia is proud to be hosting the 44th AFN AGA in Halifax, NS, located in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaw people. The AFN Nova Scotia is planning exciting social and cultural events for the AGA. More details will be provided as these events are confirmed.
Golf Tournament
Please be advised that the Golf Tournament during the AGA on July 10, 2023, is postponed. The Golf Tournament will be rescheduled later in the summer in Ottawa, ON. Please monitor our website for more information.
AGA Information
Please visit the AFN website at www.afn.ca or contact the following individuals for more information:
AGA Coordination
Joyce McDougall
E-mail: [email protected]
and/or
Veronica Wemigwans
E-mail: [email protected]
Accessibility (Disability)
The AFN continues to ensure that our all events are safe and accessible spaces where people of all abilities can participate fully and with dignity.
If you, or someone you know requires accommodations (such as American Sign Language interpretation, interpretation Langue des Signes Québécoise, reserved seating for persons using mobility devices, access to a quiet room for persons with sensory processing disabilities, Braille materials, etc.) we invite you to contact [email protected] to make an accommodation request. Requests should be made by June 30, 2023 at the latest in order to give us sufficient time to make the accommodations.
On behalf of the Assembly of First Nations, we look forward to seeing you in Halifax!
Sponsors
If you are interested in sponsoring one of our events during the AGA, please contact [email protected].
North American Indigenous Games
Dialogue Sessions
Monday, July 10
1:00PM – 2:30PM
| Sessions | Room |
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Update on Long-Term Reform of the First Nations Child and Family Services Program and Jordan’s Principle: The Path Forward
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A1 |
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Peace on the Waters 2023 |
A2 |
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Wholistic Long-Term and Continuing Care Framework |
A3 |
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Land Back: Reforming Canada’s Additions-to-Reserve Policy |
201 |
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Update on Legislative Framework Recognizing First Nations Policing as an Essential Service |
202 |
3:00PM – 4:30PM
| Sessions | Room |
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Canada’s ‘Action Plan’ to Implement the UN Declaration: Risks and Opportunities
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A1 |
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Climate and Conservation Leadership |
A2 |
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Safe Drinking Water Dialogue Session on Canada’s Proposed Draft Legislation: An Act respecting drinking water, wastewater and related infrastructure on First Nation lands |
A3 |
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Urban, Rural and Northern Housing and First Nations |
201 |
Issue Updates
Rights & Justice
Bill C-38 (Citizenship) Issues Update
C21 Firearms Legislation Issues Update
First Nations Policing Issues Update
Indigenous Justice Strategy and Justice Reform Issues Update
Land Rights & Jurisdiction
Early Learning & Child Care Issues Update
Specific Claims Access to Information Issues Update
Specific Claims Co-Development Issues Update
Economic
Environment
Environment Sector Issues Update
Fisheries
Fisheries Sector Issues Update
Jordan Principle
FNCFS and Jordan’s Principle Issues Update
Governance
Governance Sector Issues Update
Health
Health Sector Issues Update AGA 2023
Housing & Homelessness
Homelessness Issues Update for July 2023 AGA Housing AGA
Income Assistance
Income Assistance Issues Update
Murdered & Missing Indigenous Women & Girls
IRS and Unmarked Graves Issues Update
First Nations Economies
Languages
Languages and Learning Issues Update
Water
Safe Drinking Water Legislat (GB) Infrastructure Issues Update
Documents 44th Annual General Assembly Documents
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