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National Chief Urges Thoughtful Dialogue, Not Destruction
(Ottawa, ON) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde says thoughtful dialogue is the way through the frustration and anger many are feeling after the revelations of the past few weeks related to recoveries at residential school sites…
Horrific Discoveries of Unmarked Graves Demands Urgent Action and Support From Allies says National Chief
(Ottawa, ON) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde released the below statement following the announcement by Chief Cadmus Delorme about the work of Cowessess First Nation resulting in locating more than 600 unmarked graves on the grounds…
Federal Legislation to Implement UN Declaration Major Step Toward Addressing Racism and Discrimination in Canada
(Ottawa, ON) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde welcomes the passing of a federal bill to advance the implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, urging its full implementation in Canada…
Assembly of First Nations Election 2021 – Announcement of Candidates for the Office of the National Chief
OTTAWA, ON – The Office of the Chief Electoral Officer, responsible for the election of the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief, has received nomination papers in proper form from the following persons, listed below in alphabetical order by…
AFN Releases Action Plan to End Violence Against First Nations Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ People
(Ottawa, ON) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde, together with the AFN Women’s Council, today released an action plan aimed at ending violence against First Nations women, girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people, urging enhanced and improved coordination…
ASSEMBLY OF FIRST NATIONS BULLETIN – Free Registration Open – AGA 2021
The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) is pleased to announce that free registration is now open for the 42nd Annual General Assembly (AGA) and election of National Chief taking place virtually July 6-8, 2021. First Nations leaders, Knowledge Keepers, Women,…
National Chief Demands Action for Missing First Nations Children and Grave Sites
(Ottawa, ON) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde released the below statement to mark the first day of Indigenous Peoples History month and in advance of the June 2 anniversary of the release of the Truth and…
ASSEMBLY OF FIRST NATIONS BULLETIN – April 26, 2021
AFN AGA & National Chief Election 2021 SUMMARY: The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Annual General Assembly (AGA) and Election of National Chief is being hosted in Toronto and will take place virtually July 6-8, 2021. The All Candidate Forum…
AFN National Chief to Address UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues re. Bill C-15
Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde will address the international community virtually at the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues tomorrow on the topic of implementing the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UN…
ASSEMBLY OF FIRST NATIONS BULLETIN – April 22, 2021
AFN National Climate Strategy & Survey AFN National Climate Gathering and Strategy For decades, First Nations Elders and Knowledge Keepers have been telling us that Mother Earth is in a crisis. First Nations are often the first to see…