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 be national in scope and can: (1) establish a mandate for the AFN; (2) relate to internal matters regarding the operation of the AFN; or (3) support on a particular issue, event, or situation. Please visit www.afn.ca where the complete AFN Resolution Procedures and Rules of Procedure for AFN Assemblies are provided.
ADVANCE SUBMISSION OF A RESOLUTION IS REQUIRED. To ensure a more efficient resolution process, advance submission of resolutions is required. The resolution deadline for the 2025 AFN Annual General Assembly is Friday, June 6, 2025.
RESOLUTION DEADLINE: Friday, June 6, 2025
WHO CAN SUBMIT A RESOLUTION? The mover and seconder must be either a Chief or a duly mandated Proxy and available to speak to the Resolution at the Assembly. If the mover and seconder are not noted on a resolution submitted for consideration, then the resolution will not be recorded or entered into the process as an official draft resolution for consideration by the Resolutions Committee.
WHAT MUST A RESOLUTION INCLUDE? All resolutions for consideration must meet the criteria outlined below:
- Includes name, contact information and First Nation of mover.
- Includes name, contact information and First Nation of seconder.
- Has a short but descriptive title.
- Is national in scope (cannot be purely regional).
- Is identified as either mandate/directional, organizational or support.
- Has a timeline or lifespan.
- Is relevant and strategic.
- Uses consistent wording (demand, request, direct, etc.).
- Considers the cost of implementation and available sources of funding.
- Is clear in its purpose and intent.
- Is consistent with the powers set out in the AFN Charter.
- Is not in conflict with previously passed resolutions (or clearly state within the new draft that there is a conflict).
- Is not in conflict with other draft resolutions that have been submitted.
- Is concise and to the point (typically no longer than two (2) pages).
A resolution template is attached to this notice to assist you in preparing a resolution.
Please direct all resolution submissions and inquiries to [email protected] or fax 613-241-5808.