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Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Calls for Support for First Nations Communities Affected by Wildfires in B.C. and N.W.T.
Ottawa, ON – The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Interim National Chief Joanna Bernard is urgently calling for increased support in response to wildfires in British Columbia (B.C.) and the Northwest Territories (N.W.T.), for the affected First Nations individuals and…
High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 2023
Summary: The AFN sent a delegation to the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) held in New York, USA, July 10-20, 2023. The thematic focus for this year was “Accelerating the recovery from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and…
Resolutions from the 2023 Annual General Assembly
The Assembly of First Nations issues regular updates on work underway at the national office. Annual General Assembly First Nations leaders, Elders, youth, women, and veterans gathered for the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) 44th Annual General Assembly held in…
Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Interim National Chief Joanna Bernard Mourns the Passing of Robbie Robertson
(Ottawa, Unceded Algonquin Territory, ON) – The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Interim National Chief Joanna Bernard and AFN Executive Committee have extended their deepest condolences over the passing of music legend Robbie Robertson. Known for his work as a…
The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Highlights First Nations Youth on International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples
(Ottawa, Unceded Algonquin Territory, ON) – On August 9, the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) and Interim National Chief Joanna Bernard joined in observing the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples. This year's theme, "Indigenous youth as agents of…
Update on the New First Nations Water and Wastewater Legislation
RECALL: Repeal and Replacement of the Safe Drinking Water for First Nations Act (SDWFNA) SDWFNA came into force on November 1, 2013. First Nations criticized it for lack of meaningful consultation, imposition of unjust liability on First Nations without proper…
Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Interim National Chief Attends Meeting of Federal, Provincial, and Territorial Ministers Responsible for the Status of Women
Charlottetown, PEI – On July 31, Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Interim National Chief Joanna Bernard participated in a meeting of Federal, Provincial, and Territorial Ministers Responsible for the Status of Women, alongside National Indigenous Leaders and Representatives. The meeting…
Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Calls on New Federal Public Safety Minister to Prioritize First Nations Policing
Ottawa, ON – The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) congratulates Dominic LeBlanc on his appointment as Minister of Public Safety and urges him to prioritize the safety and security of First Nations communities across the country. During the AFN Annual…
The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Welcomes Canadian Human Rights Tribunal Ruling on Compensation
Ottawa, Ontario – On July 26, 2023, the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal (CHRT) announced the approval of the Final Settlement Agreement that was reached by the Government of Canada, the Assembly of First Nations (AFN), Moushoom and Trout class action…
Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Interim National Chief Joanna Bernard Welcomes New and Returning Ministers Following Cabinet Shuffle
Ottawa, Ontario – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Interim National Chief Joanna Bernard welcomes new and returning ministers in Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's cabinet, including Gary Anandasangaree as the new Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations. "I welcome all new and returning…
