Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak and Manitoba Regional Chief Willie Moore Mourn the Loss of Grand Chief Cathy Merrick
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Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Marks Anniversary of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
(September 13, 2024 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa, Ontario) — Today, the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) is marking the anniversary of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UN Declaration), which was adopted by the United…
Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak and Manitoba Regional Chief Willie Moore Mourn the Loss of Grand Chief Cathy Merrick
(September 7, 2024 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa, Ontario) – On behalf of the Assembly of First Nations (AFN), National Chief Cindy Woodhouse-Nepinak expressed deep shock and sorrow on the sudden and tragic passing of Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC)…
Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak Offers Condolences to the Family of Hoss Lightning
(September 6, 2024 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa, Ontario) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak extends condolences to the family and friends of Hoss Lightning of Samson Cree Nation after he was shot and killed…
Correspondence from the National Chief to All Chiefs
Dear Chief, I hope you are all well and having a good summer. Further to previous notices, I am pleased to provide an update on planning for this fall’s Special Assembly on Long-Term Reform of the First Nations Child and…
Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Responds to Investigation into Federal Indigenous Procurement Strategy
(August 29, 2024 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa, Ontario) – In response to a joint investigative report by Global News and the First Nations University of Canada on the Procurement Strategy for Indigenous Business (PSIB), the Assembly of First Nations…
AFN National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak and AFN Regional Chief Willie Moore Congratulate Grand Chief Garrison Settee on His Election
(August 29, 2024 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa, Ontario) — The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak is extending congratulations to Garrison Settee on his re-election as Grand Chief of Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO). “On behalf…
Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Responds to Sentencing in Murders of Rebecca Contois, Morgan Harris, Marcedes Myran, and Mashkode Bizhiki’ikwe
(August 28, 2024 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa) – Following the sentencing of Jeremy Skibicki on four counts of first-degree murder, the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak is extending support and healing for the families,…
Correspondence from National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak to All Chiefs – Rescheduling of the Special Chiefs Assembly
Dear Chief, I hope you are all well and having a good summer. Further to previous notices, we are pleased to provide an update on planning for the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Special Chiefs Assembly on Long-Term Reform of…
AFN National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak to Hold Media Availability on Draft Agreement on Long-Term Reform to First Nations Child and Family Services
(August 19, 2024 – Winnipeg, MB) — Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak will hold media availability to discuss details of the recently negotiated draft settlement agreement of $47.8 billion from Canada to fund long-term reform…
AFN National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Congratulates Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler and Deputy Grand Chiefs of Nishnawbe Aski Nation
(August 14, 2024 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak released a statement to congratulate the successful candidates of Nishnawbe Aski Nation’s (NAN) election for Grand Chief and Deputy Grand Chiefs.…