Claims Process Now Open for First Nations Child and Family Services Class Action Settlement

Published: May 06, 2025News
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National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak Speaks to National Aboriginal Capital Corporations Association

Published: May 06, 2025NewsRead the Story
(May 6 2025 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak will deliver keynote remarks to the National Aboriginal Capital Corporations Association as part of its Ignite Indigenous Prosperity summit. The National…

Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Marks National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ Peoples, Demanding Action on MMIWG Calls For Justice

Published: May 05, 2025Press ReleaseRead the Story
(May 5, 2025 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa) – Today, Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak and Prince Edward Island (PEI) Regional Chief Wendell LaBobe issued the following statement in recognition of the National Day of…

Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Woodhouse Nepinak to Join Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC) Special Chiefs Assembly

Published: Apr 30, 2025NewsRead the Story
(April 30, 2025 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak will provide remarks on the results of the federal election during a Thursday morning address to the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs’…

Statement from National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak on the 2025 Federal Election

Published: Apr 29, 2025Press ReleaseRead the Story
(April 29, 2025 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak made the following statement in response to 2025 federal election results: “We would like to congratulate Prime Minister Mark Carney, his…

National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak Releases Statement of Condolences Following Lapu Lapu Attack

Published: Apr 27, 2025NewsRead the Story
(April 27, 2025 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa) – National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak released the following statement today in response to the attack that took place at the Lapu Lapu festival in Vancouver. “On behalf of the Assembly of…

Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Woodhouse Nepinak to Join Canadian Delegation for the Pope Francis Funeral Services

Published: Apr 24, 2025NewsRead the Story
(April 24, 2025 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa) – National Chief Woodhouse Nepinak will join the Canadian delegation, led by Governor General Mary Simon, to attend the funeral service of His Holiness Pope Francis, who passed away on Monday, April…

Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Bulletin – Federal Indian Day Schools (McLean) Settlement

Published: Apr 24, 2025BulletinRead the Story
Summary: The Federal Indian Day Schools (McLean) Class Action Settlement provides compensation to those who experienced harm associated with attendance at a Federal Indian Day School. The period to submit a claim is now closed, and new claims cannot be…

Assembly of First Nations Hosts Virtual Forum with Mark Carney, Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada

Published: Apr 23, 2025NewsRead the Story
(April 23, 2025 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa) – The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) will host a series of virtual forums with federal party leaders ahead of the 45th General Election on April 28, 2025. These forums will provide…

Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak Marks Earth Day

Published: Apr 22, 2025Press ReleaseRead the Story
(April 22, 2025 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa, Ontario) – Today, National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak issued the following statement to mark Earth Day. This year’s theme, Our Power, Our Planet, calls on the world to unite behind renewable energy…

Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Bulletin – AFN Concludes National Forums on Advancing the MMIWG2S+ Calls for Justice and on the Revitalization of First Nations Laws and Legal Orders

Published: Apr 22, 2025BulletinRead the Story
Summary: From March 20 to April 3, 2025, the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) held two national forums focused on advancing justice for First Nations. On March 20, the National Virtual Forum on Advancing the MMIWG2S+ Calls for Justice addressed…
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