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Assembly of First Nations Supports Indigenous Police Chiefs of Ontario Federal Court Motion
(Ottawa, ON) – The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) fully supports the Indigenous Police Chiefs of Ontario (IPCO) in their fight for equitable funding for First Nations Police services in Ontario. IPCO has filed a motion in Federal Court requesting…
First Nations Veterans Council Honours First Nations Veterans on D-Day Anniversary
June 6, 2023, Ottawa, ON – The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) First Nations Veterans Council is commemorating the 79th anniversary of the Normandy Landings, also known as D-Day, and honouring the contributions of First Nations veterans who fought for…
AFN Releases Final Report from MMIWG2S+ National Gathering
(Ottawa, ON) – The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) has released its final report from the MMIWG2S+ National Gathering. The event brought Survivors of gender-based violence and families of missing or murdered loved ones together in Vancouver from February 14-16,…
The Assembly of First Nations and the Government of Canada announce updates to school design standards for schools on-reserve
Updated education infrastructure standards to support equity between First Nations and non-Indigenous communities June 2, 2023 — Ottawa, Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ontario — Indigenous Services Canada Students living in First Nations communities deserve quality learning environments that are safe and…
AFN National Chief RoseAnne Archibald’s Statement Marking National Indigenous History Month
Ottawa, ON – National Chief RoseAnne Archibald and the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) are delighted to celebrate the beginning of National Indigenous History Month this June. The nationally celebrated occasion offers a unique opportunity to recognize the milestones happening…
22nd Session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII)
Summary: The AFN sent a delegation to the 22nd Session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII) held in New York, USA, April 17 to 28, 2023. The thematic focus of this year’s Permanent Forum was “Indigenous…
AFN National Chief RoseAnne Archibald Calls for Support for Communities Affected by Wildfires in British Columbia and Alberta
Ottawa, ON — Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief RoseAnne Archibald is calling for increased support for First Nations as wildfires continue to sweep through British Columbia and Alberta. “I’m devastated by the effects these wildfires have had on…
AFN National Chief RoseAnne Archibald attends coronation of King Charles III
London, UK — Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief RoseAnne Archibald travelled to Westminster Abbey today to attend the Coronation of Canada's new Monarch, His Majesty King Charles III. Also attending were President of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami Natan Obed…
United Nations Water Conference 2023
Summary The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) sent a delegation to the United Nations Conference on the Midterm Comprehensive Review of the Implementation of the International Decade for Action or the “UN Water Conference” in New York, from March 22…
Media Advisory: AFN National Chief to hold Press Conference highlighting Indigenous priorities in Canada
TIME: 3:00 – 3:30 p.m. ET LOCATION: Press Briefing room located at S-237 in the UN Secretariat National Chief RoseAnne Archibald will be joined by: Joe Alphonse, Chief of Tl'etinqox First Nation Aly Bear, Vice Chief of Federation of Indigenous…