Claims Process Now Open for First Nations Child and Family Services Class Action Settlement
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Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Releases “Benefits for All Canadians (Part 2): Long-term Socio-economic Impacts of Closing the Infrastructure Gap by 2030”
(May 27, 2025 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa) – The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak will formally release a third landmark report titled “Benefits for All Canadians (Part 2): Long-term Socio-economic Impacts of Closing the…
Letter from the CEO – 60 Days Notice for Charter Amendment Resolution
May 16, 2025 Letter to All First Nations: In accordance with Article 28 of the Charter, you are provided with a written 60 days’ notice regarding a proposed amendment to the Charter that will be presented during the AFN Annual…
National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak to Attend Inaugural Mass of Pope Leo XIV with Prime Minister Mark Carney
(May 16, 2025 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak will attend Pope Leo XIV’s inaugural mass in Rome this weekend as part of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s delegation. The mass…
Call for Resolutions – 1st Notice: AFN Annual General Assembly on July 15-17, 2025
TO: All Chiefs, PTOs, Tribal Councils, AFN Staff FROM: AFN Resolutions Committee DATE: May 9, 2025 – 1st notice RESOLUTIONS are the essential mechanism by which First Nations provide specific direction to the Assembly of First Nations (AFN). Resolutions should…
National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak Speaks to National Aboriginal Capital Corporations Association
(May 6 2025 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak will deliver keynote remarks to the National Aboriginal Capital Corporations Association as part of its Ignite Indigenous Prosperity summit. The National…
Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Woodhouse Nepinak to Join Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC) Special Chiefs Assembly
(April 30, 2025 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak will provide remarks on the results of the federal election during a Thursday morning address to the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs’…
National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak Releases Statement of Condolences Following Lapu Lapu Attack
(April 27, 2025 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa) – National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak released the following statement today in response to the attack that took place at the Lapu Lapu festival in Vancouver. “On behalf of the Assembly of…
Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Woodhouse Nepinak to Join Canadian Delegation for the Pope Francis Funeral Services
(April 24, 2025 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa) – National Chief Woodhouse Nepinak will join the Canadian delegation, led by Governor General Mary Simon, to attend the funeral service of His Holiness Pope Francis, who passed away on Monday, April…
Assembly of First Nations Hosts Virtual Forum with Mark Carney, Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada
(April 23, 2025 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa) – The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) will host a series of virtual forums with federal party leaders ahead of the 45th General Election on April 28, 2025. These forums will provide…
ASSEMBLY OF FIRST NATIONS MEDIA ADVISORY – Assembly of First Nations Hosts Virtual Forum with Elizabeth May, Co-Leader of the Green Party of Canada
(April 11, 2025 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa) – The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) will host a series of virtual forums with federal party leaders ahead of the 45th General Election on April 28, 2025. These forums will offer…