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

Published: Oct 07, 2025News
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National Chief Addresses Annual First Nations Leading the Way Conference

Published: Oct 07, 2025NewsRead the Story
(October 7, 2025 – Markham, Ontario) – National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak will address the delegation of the annual First Nations Leading the Way conference, an event that brings together hundreds of First Nations leaders to discuss financial management, fiscal…

National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak Presses for Full Implementation of Calls for Justice on Sisters in Spirit Day

Published: Oct 06, 2025Press ReleaseRead the Story
(October 4, 2025 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa) – On this Sisters in Spirit Day, National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak shared her support and concern for all First Nations women, girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ individuals that have been affected by violence.…

AFN National Chief Testifies at Senate Committee – Calls for First Nations Control of First Nations Citizenship

Published: Oct 02, 2025Press ReleaseRead the Story
(October 2, 2025 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa, Ontario) – National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak appeared before the Senate Committee on October 1 to testify on Bill S-2, An Act to amend the Indian Act, and called for First Nations…

National Chief Appears Before Senate Committee on Bill S-2 and Meets with Minister of Finance, François-Philippe Champagne

Published: Oct 01, 2025NewsRead the Story
(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:…

AFN Marks National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Calling for Meaningful Action Towards Reconciliation

Published: Oct 01, 2025Press ReleaseRead the Story
(September 30, 2025 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa, Ontario) – Today, the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief, Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak, acknowledged the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt Day, urging the Government of…

AFN Press Conference with National Chief and Regional Chiefs

Published: Sep 15, 2025NewsRead the Story
(Ottawa, ON) – The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak will host a press conference at Parliament Hill on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, to discuss the new session of Parliament, including the AFN’s agenda set out…

National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak Extends Condolences to Hollow Water First Nation

Published: Sep 05, 2025Press ReleaseRead the Story
(September 5, 2025 – Treaty One Territory, Winnipeg) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak released the following statement today in response to the tragic events that took place yesterday in and around Hollow Water First…

National Chief Hosts Press Conference as First Nations Leaders Gather in Treaty One Territory for Annual General Assembly

Published: Aug 29, 2025NewsRead the Story
(August 29, 2025 – Treaty One Territory, Winnipeg) – The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Annual General Assembly (AGA) will be held on September 3-5, 2025, at the RBC Convention Centre in Winnipeg which is located on Treaty One lands,…

National Chief Calls for Accelerated Action on Implementing the UN Declaration Act Following Release of Federal Report

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(August 25, 2025 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa) – National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak released the following statement today in response to the Department of Justice Canada’s release of its Fourth annual progress report on implementation of the United Nations…

Claimants Now Receiving Compensation in $23 Billion Federal Settlement on Discrimination of First Nations Child and Family Services Program and Jordan’s Principle

Published: Aug 14, 2025Press ReleaseRead the Story
(August 14, 2025 – Toronto, Ontario) — National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak announced today that distribution of compensation to eligible Claimants has begun under the $23 billion federal settlement for discrimination in the First Nations Child and Family Services (FNCFS)…
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