About the Event Exploring the renewal of the Permanent Bilateral Mechanism between the AFN and Canada.
Register NowThe Assembly of First Nations is hosting Virtual Engagement Sessions to discuss the renewal of the Permanent Bilateral Mechanism (PBM) between the AFN and Canada. It is also known as the AFN-Canada Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The PBM/MOU aims to advance joint priorities between the AFN and Canada.
Goals Exploring questions, feedback and dialogue on First Nations’ priorities and concerns for implementation of the Healing Path Forward Accord.
The objectives of the sessions are to:
- Provide an overview of Resolution 1/2022 Renewed Framework Providing Strategic Direction and Action Toward Evolutionary & Positive Change.
- Provide background and challenges of the current PBM MOU;
- Provide an overview of the Healing Path Forward Accord;
- Engage in dialogue on the 3 components to the Healing Path Forward Accord framework and gather input and feedback from each region;
- Answer questions that Chiefs may have about the current PBM/MOU and support dialogue and discussion on First Nations’ priorities and concerns for implementation of the Healing Path Forward Accord;
- Discuss next steps.
Agenda Four days of virtual engagement sessions held across Canada.
Northwest Territories
Yukon and Northwest Territories Regional Virtual Engagement Session
Prince Edward Island
Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Newfoundland Regional Virtual Engagement Session
Nova Scotia
Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Newfoundland Regional Virtual Engagement Session
New Brunswick
Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Newfoundland Regional Virtual Engagement Session
Newfoundland
Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Newfoundland Regional Virtual Engagement Session
Documents Healing Path Forward Virtual Engagement Sessions Documents
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