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Canadian Human Rights Tribunal makes additional ruling on compensation for First Nations children
(Ottawa, ON): On May 28, 2020, the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal delivered an additional ruling on compensation for First Nations children and their families who were subjected to Canada’s discriminatory policies regarding Jordan’s Principle and First Nations Child and Family…
AFN National Chief Perry Bellegarde Says Today’s Funding is Much Needed to Continue the Fight against COVID-19
(Ottawa, ON) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde says the Prime Minister’s announcement of new funding to fight COVID-19 in First Nations is much needed and welcome. Increased investments in health care and specialized equipment, social…
Indigenous Peoples Confronting the Pandemic: Nīsōhkamātowin wāhiyaw itōhtēmakan
by AFN National Chief Perry Bellegarde When they heard the first reports of the coronavirus outbreak, leaders in the Pasqua First Nation in western Canada became worried about what would happen if the disease spread to their community. In early…
AFN National Chief Perry Bellegarde Says Additional Funding for Urban Indigenous Organizations for COVID-19 Support is Critical
(Ottawa, ON) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde says the Prime Minister’s announcement yesterday of $75 million in additional funding to support efforts to combat the COVID-19 crisis for urban Indigenous organizations is essential to ensure…
Indigenous Housing Has Been In Crisis. Things Are Getting Better
Indigenous Housing Has Been In Crisis. Things Are Getting Better
COVID-19, First Nations and Poor Housing
COVID-19, First Nations and Poor Housing
AFN National Chief Perry Bellegarde Welcomes Funding to Help Ensure Health and Safety for Residents in Northern Saskatchewan
(Ottawa, ON) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde says the federal government’s announcement yesterday of $2.3 million to support efforts to combat the COVID-19 crisis in northwestern Saskatchewan is important to ensure the safety and security…
Celebration of Third Annual National Day of First Nation Fishing Rights – May 18, 2020
Fishing is part of First Nations culture and identity. It sustains First Nations peoples and economies and is a constitutionally protected inherent and Treaty right. In the spirit of reconciliation and raising awareness of our shared history and future, the…
ASSEMBLY OF FIRST NATIONS BULLETIN – AFN COVID-19 (C-19) National Task Force
SUMMARY: The AFN Executive Committee established the AFN COVID-19 (C-19) National Task Force to support the AFN Executive Committee by drawing on experts in the health, emergency management, communications and legal/policing sectors and other areas as required. The AFN C-19…
Assembly of First Nations Establishes COVID-19 National Task Force to Assist First Nations in Ongoing Planning and Response
(Ottawa, ON) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde says the newly established AFN COVID-19 (C-19) National Task Force will be instrumental in helping the AFN Executive Committee and First Nations receive accurate information, analysis and recommendations…
