News Stories The latest news from the Assembly of First Nations.
AFN BULLETIN – November 2017
Update on First Nations Education The Assembly of First Nations Special Chiefs Assembly (SCA) is taking place December 5-7 in Ottawa, Ontario. The SCA will feature discussion and dialogue around a number of issues, including First Nations education and our…
AFN BULLETIN – AFN to Initiate Working Group on Impacts of Proposed Cannabis legalization
October, 2017 In July 2018, two bills dealing with the legalization of Cannabis (Acts C-45 & C-46) will become Canadian law, significantly changing the social and economic environment within the country. A report tabled in November 2016 described Canada’s priorities…
NATIONAL CHIEF BULLETIN – Update on First Ministers’ Meeting
October 5, 2017 On October 3, a delegation from the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) met with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the Premiers of all of the provinces and territories, with the exception of Brad Wall of Saskatchewan, who…
TECHNICAL BULLETIN – First Nations National Housing and Infrastructure Strategy
“All First Nation members living on or away from their community have a right to shelter and they must be provided with an opportunity to access safe, secure, adequate and affordable housing.” (AFN: National First Nations Housing Strategy) This Bulletin…
AFN BULLETIN – Significant Amendments to the Indian Act Appear to Be Imminent: Make Your Voices Heard
June 5, 2017 Significant Amendments to the Indian Act Appear to be Imminent – Make Your Voices Heard Beginning the week of June 5th, the House of Commons will be studying and then moving to clause-by-clause consideration of Bill S-3,…
NATIONAL CHIEF BULLETIN – June 2017 – Canada Memorandum of Understanding on Joint Priorities
Assembly of First Nations - Canada Memorandum of Understanding on Joint Priorities I am writing to inform you about the Assembly of First Nations – Canada Memorandum of Understanding on Joint Priorities that I signed today with Prime Minister Trudeau…
National Chief Bulletin – Federal Budget 2017
Federal Budget 2017 Budget 2017 Overview of Funding for Indigenous Peoples and Initiatives Government of Canada Budget 2017: Investments in Indigenous Issues The Liberal government tabled its second federal budget on March 22. This Bulletin provides an initial assessment and…
National Chief Bulletin November 16, 2020 – Update on federal engagement for a Bill to advance implementation of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
National Chief Bulletin November 16, 2020 Update on federal engagement for a Bill to advance implementation of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples SUMMARY In early October, the federal Department of Justice (DoJ) initiated an engagement process…
AFN BULLETIN – August 5, 2021 – Lac Seul Wins Supreme Court of Canada Appeal, Decision Sets Precedent for Equitable Compensation
SUMMARY: • Lac Seul First Nation has won an appeal to have damages reviewed for historical flooding on its lands and confirming the Crown’s fiduciary duties to Indigenous peoples. • The Supreme Court of Canada on July 16, 2021 ruled…
NATIONAL CHIEF PERRY BELLEGARDE – BULLETIN December 2018
AFN Special Chiefs Assembly SUMMARY: The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) held its Special Chiefs Assembly from December 4 – 6, 2018, on unceded Algonquin territory in Ottawa, Ontario. Fifty-two resolutions were passed and will be posted on the AFN…