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9/3/17 AFN National Chief Statement on Comments by Conservative Senator Beyak on Residential Schools
March 9, 2017 (Ottawa, ON) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde issued the following statement today in response to remarks by Conservative Senator Lynn Beyak expressing her positive views of the Indian residential schools: “It’s disappointing that…
AFN National Chief Statement on Comments by Conservative Senator Beyak on Residential Schools
March 9, 2017 (Ottawa, ON) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde issued the following statement today in response to remarks by Conservative Senator Lynn Beyak expressing her positive views of the Indian residential schools: “It’s disappointing…
8/3/17 AFN Marks International Women’s Day: “Be Bold for Change”
March 8, 2017 (Ottawa, ON) – The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) is marking International Women’s Day on March 8 by honouring First Nations women and Indigenous women around the world for their continuing contributions to improving the lives of…
FREE WEBINAR – What does an Accessible First Nation Mean to You?
Archived WEBCAST First Nations and First Nations Persons with Disabilities The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) invites you to participate in a free webinar taking place on February 23, 2017 to include a survey that will assist us in working…
Update on Day Scholars Class Action
Press Release View FAQ's View Form Vancouver, March 1, 2017 The Representative Plaintiffs in the Day Scholars Class Action anticipate a busy few months ahead as discussions with Canada’s Ministerial Special Representative, Tom Isaac move into high gear. Following…
1/3/17 AFN Invites All Canadians to Participate in a National Circle of Ceremony and Healing for Our Spirits on March 17, 2017
March 1, 2017 (Ottawa, ON) -- In response to the ongoing national suicide crisis facing First Nations people, Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde and the AFN National Executive, including the AFN Elders, Women’s and Youth Councils,…
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28/2/17 National Forum in Calgary to Discuss Innovation in First Nations Education
February 28, 2017 (Calgary, AB) –First Nation Directors of Education will gather this week at a National Forum convened by the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) on the traditional territory of the people of the Treaty 7 region in Calgary,…
23/2/17 AFN and Caring Society Mark 10th Anniversary of Human Rights Complaint on Discrimination Against First Nations Children
February 23, 2017 (Ottawa, ON) -- Today, Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde and Cindy Blackstock, Executive Director of the First Nations Child and Family Caring Society (the Caring Society), marked the 10th anniversary of the filing…
22/2/17 AFN National Chief Perry Bellegarde Says Federal Law and Policy Reform Must Proceed in Full Partnership with First Natio
February 22, 2017 (Ottawa, ON) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde today said the federal government’s Working Group of Ministers responsible for a review of laws and policies related to Indigenous peoples must work in partnership…