22nd Session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII)
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22nd Session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII)
Summary: The AFN sent a delegation to the 22nd Session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII) held in New York, USA, April 17 to 28, 2023. The thematic focus of this year’s Permanent Forum was “Indigenous…
AFN National Chief RoseAnne Archibald Calls for Support for Communities Affected by Wildfires in British Columbia and Alberta
Ottawa, ON — Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief RoseAnne Archibald is calling for increased support for First Nations as wildfires continue to sweep through British Columbia and Alberta. “I’m devastated by the effects these wildfires have had on…
AFN National Chief RoseAnne Archibald attends coronation of King Charles III
London, UK — Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief RoseAnne Archibald travelled to Westminster Abbey today to attend the Coronation of Canada's new Monarch, His Majesty King Charles III. Also attending were President of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami Natan Obed…
Media Advisory: AFN National Chief to hold Press Conference highlighting Indigenous priorities in Canada
TIME: 3:00 – 3:30 p.m. ET LOCATION: Press Briefing room located at S-237 in the UN Secretariat National Chief RoseAnne Archibald will be joined by: Joe Alphonse, Chief of Tl'etinqox First Nation Aly Bear, Vice Chief of Federation of Indigenous…
AFN Affirms Support for First Nations’ Assertion of Rights in Treaty 9 Legal Action on Cumulative Impacts
Ottawa, ON – On Tuesday, during its Special Chiefs Assembly, the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) adopted a Resolution in support of litigation launched by Chapleau Cree First Nation, Missanabie Cree First Nation, and Brunswick House First Nation (the Treaty…
Assembly of First Nations and Veterans Affairs Canada strengthen the commitment to supporting First Nations Veterans
Calgary, AB – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) and Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) representatives have signed a joint Letter of Understanding (LOU) formalizing a collaborative approach to supporting First Nations Veterans. First Nations Veterans Chairperson Veteran Percy Joe attended a…
AFN and Caring Society announce revised Final Settlement Agreement to compensate First Nations children and families
(Ottawa, ON) – The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) and the First Nations Child and Family Caring Society (Caring Society) are pleased to announce a revised Final Settlement Agreement (FSA) on compensation valued at over $23 Billion for the approximately…
AFN Special Chiefs Assembly To Honour Jully Black
OTTAWA, ON – During the opening ceremony for Assembly of First Nations’ (AFN) Special Chiefs Assembly on April 3, 2023, National Chief RoseAnne Archibald will conclude her opening remarks by honouring JUNO award-winning singer, songwriter, producer, and actress Jully Black…
AFN Response to the Vatican’s Repudiation of the Doctrine of Discovery
(Ottawa, ON) – The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) is welcoming the Vatican’s formal repudiation of the Doctrine of Discovery. The 15th-century papal bulls paved the way for colonization of Indigenous lands across Turtle Island. They continue to form the…
Assembly of First Nations Bulletin – March 31, 2023 – Federal Budget 2023
“What we see the federal government do is chronically, intentionally underfund us, and so they're creating this cycle of poverty," said Assembly of First Nations National Chief RoseAnne Archibald. “It's repetitive injustice. It's a deliberate pattern of harming our communities…