Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Marks the Fifth Anniversary of National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) with Progress Report on the Implementation of the Calls for Justice
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AFN National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak Meets with The Honourable Anita Neville, Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba
(July 17, 2024 – Winnipeg, Manitoba) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak will meet with The Honourable Anita Neville, Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba, on July 17, 2024, in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The National Chief will discuss…
Media Advisory – Assembly of First Nations National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak to Hold Press Conference on Anniversary of the Release of the Final Report from the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
(June 3, 2024 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa, Ontario) — Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak will hold a press conference to call for concrete action and justice for First Nations women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ individuals…
AFN National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak and Nova Scotia Regional Chief Andrea Paul Call for Support of First Nations Elver Fishers
(April 18, 2024 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa, Ontario) – The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak and Nova Scotia Regional Chief Andrea Paul are calling today for support of First Nations elver fishers, who are…
Notice to FNs – Nomination Process Opening
October 11, 2023 Dear Chief: I am pleased to announce that the nomination process for the upcoming Election for the Office of National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) is now open. The nomination process will be open…
Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Responds to Request for Audited Financial Statements
Ottawa, ON – The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) and AFN Executive Committee is committed to providing transparency and strengthening its dedication to the principles of accountability. In response to recent requests for financial accountability, the AFN is sharing the…
Government of Canada and Assembly of First Nations chart a joint path for new and updated priorities on climate action
Supporting Indigenous climate leadership and co-developing solutions to address climate change in First Nations’ communities is central to advancing reconciliation and self-determination. Today, the Assembly of First Nations and the Government of Canada released the fifth Annual Report of the…
AFN National Chief RoseAnne Archibald’s Statement Marking National Indigenous History Month
Ottawa, ON – National Chief RoseAnne Archibald and the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) are delighted to celebrate the beginning of National Indigenous History Month this June. The nationally celebrated occasion offers a unique opportunity to recognize the milestones happening…
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…
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…
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…