Claims Process Now Open for First Nations Child and Family Services Class Action Settlement
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2025 National Forum on the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (UNDA)
Summary: The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) 2025 National Forum on the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (UNDA) was held on February 4–5, 2025, on the unceded and ancestral territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh…
National Virtual Forum on Bill C-5, the Building Canada Act
Summary: On June 16, 2025, the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) held a National Virtual Forum on Bill C-5, One Canadian Economy: An Act to enact the Free Trade and Labour Mobility in Canada Act and the Building Canada Act.…
Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Bulletin – 2025 Annual General Assembly Postponed to September 3–5, 2025
Summary: The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) has postponed the 2025 Annual General Assembly (AGA) due to ongoing wildfire emergencies impacting First Nations across the country. The AGA will now take place from September 3 to 5, 2025, at the…
Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Bulletin on the National First Nations Justice Strategy
Summary: On June 11, 2025, the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) released its National First Nations Justice Strategy, a companion document to the Indigenous Justice Strategy released by the Government of Canada on March 10, 2025. This document provides 25…
Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Bulletin – 2025 Annual General Assembly Update
Summary: The AFN stands in solidarity with all First Nations impacted by the wildfire situation placing immense stress and displacement for our First Nations communities. The Annual General Assembly (AGA) is not cancelled at this time, however, we are closely…
Assembly of First Nations (AFN) – Bulletin 30th Canadian Ministry
Summary: The swearing-in of the 30th Canadian Ministry (Cabinet) took place on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at Rideau Hall on unceded Algonquin territory in Ottawa, Ontario. The Cabinet includes 28 Ministers, supported by 10 Secretaries of State. 24 members are…
Bulletin Assembly of First Nations (AFN) – Calls for Review of Natural Resource Transfer Agreements (NRTA) in Letter to Prime Minister Carney
Summary: The Natural Resource Transfer Agreements (NRTA) was negotiated between Canada and the three prairie provinces to give the provinces of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta control over Crown land and resources. This purported transfer occurred without the free, prior, and…
Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Bulletin – Federal Indian Day Schools (McLean) Settlement
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 (AFN) Bulletin – AFN Concludes National Forums on Advancing the MMIWG2S+ Calls for Justice and on the Revitalization of First Nations Laws and Legal Orders
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…
Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Bulletin – Connect with Returning Officers for On-Reserve Polling Locations
Summary: The 45th General Federal Election is taking place on April 28, 2025. The AFN is providing information to help make the voting process more accessible for First Nations. Elections Canada is working to finalize plans for advance and voting…