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AFN BULLETIN – August 18, 2021 – 44th General Federal Election
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] SUMMARY: The 44th General Federal Election is taking place on September 20, 2021. The AFN is providing information to help make the voter registration and voting process more accessible for First Nations. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, early voter…
AFN BULLETIN – Annual General Assembly and National Chief Election 2021 – July 26, 2021
National Chief Election Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Chiefs-in-Assembly from across Canada made history earlier this month electing RoseAnne Archibald as the first ever woman National Chief. Close to 2000 First Nations leaders, Elders, youth, women and veterans gathered for…
National Chief RoseAnne Archibald Seeks Urgent Action from Federal Government after Release of Tk’emlúps te Secwe̓pemc Report on Unmarked Graves
(Ottawa, ON) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief RoseAnne Archibald joined Tk’emlúps te Secwe̓pemc Kúkpi7 Rosanne Casimir, her Council and community, Elders, special guests, and residential school survivors for the announcement of findings from the final report on…
“The Glass Ceiling has been Broken!” – RoseAnne Archibald Voted in as First Woman National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations
Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Chiefs-in-Assembly today elected RoseAnne Archibald as National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations at the 42nd Annual General Assembly held virtually this week and hosted by Six Nations of the Grand River and Mississaugas…
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,…