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First Nations Gathering Virtually to Set Direction for Progress at AFN Special Chiefs Assembly

Published: Dec 07, 2021NewsRead the Story
(Ottawa, ON) – Hundreds of First Nations leaders, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, Women, Youth and Veterans from across Canada are joined virtually today through Thursday for the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Special Chiefs Assembly (SCA) hosted by the Algonquins of…

First Nations from Across Canada to Gather for AFN Virtual Special Chiefs Assembly

Published: Dec 01, 2021NewsRead the Story
(Ottawa, ON) – First Nations leaders, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, Women, Youth and Veterans from coast-to-coast-to-coast will gather virtually this week for discussions and deliberations on priorities. The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Special Chiefs Assembly (SCA), hosted by the Algonquins…

Assembly of First Nations announces names of First Nation delegates travelling to Vatican City

Published: Nov 25, 2021NewsRead the Story
(Ottawa, ON) – Today, the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) is releasing the names and titles of the 13 First Nation delegates who will travel to Vatican City this upcoming December to meet with His Holiness Pope Francis. The delegates…

Assembly of First Nations to Announce Delegates for Historic First Meeting With Pope Francis

Published: Nov 25, 2021BulletinRead the Story
(Ottawa, ON):  The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) will host a virtual press conference with a selection of the 13 First Nation delegates meeting with His Holiness Pope Francis this December. The delegation, along with delegates from Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami…

AFN National Chief Roseanne Archibald Says Throne Speech Vague on a True Healing Path Forward

Published: Nov 24, 2021BulletinRead the Story
(Ottawa, ON) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief RoseAnne Archibald says today’s Speech from the Throne, the first from Governor General Mary Simon, lacks concrete actions and strong enough commitment to building a true healing path forward for…

Assembly of First Nations Urges Swift Emergency Services to Bc First Nations Impacted by Floods and Landslides

Published: Nov 20, 2021BulletinRead the Story
(Ottawa, ON) – The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) calls for the Government of Canada to send emergency funding directly to the First Nations Emergency Services Society (FNESS) in British Columbia to ensure quick service to First Nations impacted by…

AFN BULLETIN – AFN Calls for urgent action and more equitable participation of Indigenous Peoples Following COP26: UN Climate Change Conference 2021

Published: Nov 17, 2021BulletinRead the Story
SUMMARY:  The AFN sent a small delegation to the 26th Conference of the Parties (COP26) for the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) taking place in Glasgow, Scotland, October 31, 2021 to November 12, 2021. The AFN participated in…

Assembly of First Nations finalizing preparations for delegation to visit with Pope Francis at the Vatican in December 2021

Published: Nov 12, 2021NewsRead the Story
(Ottawa, ON) – The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) is releasing today the details of its upcoming delegation to Vatican City in support of Truth and Reconciliation Commission Call to Action #58. In collaboration with the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops…

Collaborative Study Urges Decision-makers to Address First Nations Food Insecurity and Sovereignty

Published: Oct 21, 2021BulletinRead the Story
(Ottawa, ON) – The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) is pleased to announce the release of the Key Findings and Recommendations for Decision-makers of the First Nations Food, Nutrition and Environment Study (FNFNES). The 10-year study was led by principal…

Major Win for First Nations Children and Families

Published: Sep 30, 2021BulletinRead the Story
(Ottawa, ON) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief RoseAnne Archibald acknowledges the victory for children and families with the Federal Court of Canada’s decision to uphold the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal’s (CHRT) compensation award to First Nations children…
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