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National Chief Bulletin: Update on Federal Bill to advance implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
SUMMARY: Since my last Bulletin, Minister of Justice David Lametti tabled Bill C-15, United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act on December 3rd, 2020. This proposed legislation is the culmination of generations of advocacy by First Nations…
Federal bill to implement un declaration “a positive step toward healing the wounds of racism and injustice” says National Chief Perry Bellegarde
(Ottawa, ON) – National Chief Perry Bellegarde of the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) welcomed the tabling of a federal bill to advance implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. “The bill tabled today contains key…
AFN National Chief Bellegarde discouraged by Canada’s Announcement that clean water targets will be missed
(Ottawa, ON) – AFN National Chief Perry Bellegarde says First Nations are frustrated, yet not surprised, by today’s announcement from Indigenous Services Minister Marc Miller, confirming that Canada will not be able to lift all First Nations long-term drinking water…
The Assembly of First Nations Knowledge Keepers Council supports the rights of Mi’kmaq people to assert their Treaty Right to Fish within their Territory
October 22, 2020 The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Knowledge Keepers are sending their support to the Mi’kmaq people who are exercising their right to fish and earn a modest living as supported by the Peace and Friendship Treaties from…
AFN National Chief Perry Bellegarde says Canada’s fall economic statement is a strong plan for post-pandemic recovery
(Ottawa, ON) – Assembly of First Nations National Chief Perry Bellegarde released this statement today following the release of the Government of Canada’s Fall Economic Statement by Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland: “Canada’s Fall Economic Statement signals a strong plan…
National Chief Bulletin – Update on federal engagement for a Bill to advance implementation of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
SUMMARY In early October, the federal Department of Justice (DoJ) initiated an engagement process respecting a proposed federal Bill to advance implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UN Declaration). The focus of federal engagement…
AFN National Chief Bellegarde welcomes emergency COVID funding for First Nations Early Learning and Child Care
(Ottawa, ON) – National Chief Perry Bellegarde of the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) welcomes Canada’s announcement of emergency funding for Indigenous Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC) to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic. Today’s announcement committed to investing approximately…
AFN National Chief Perry Bellegarde Calls for the Removal of RCMP Commissioner Brenda Lucki
(Ottawa, ON) – Assembly of First Nations National Chief Perry Bellegarde released this statement today calling for the removal of RCMP Commissioner Brenda Lucki: “Given months of civil unrest and multiple issues relating to the safety of First Nations people…
Technical Reports – Housing Unit – October 2020
The AFN is the national organization representing First Nations citizens in Canada. Follow AFN on Twitter @AFN_Updates. 1.What has the Housing Unit worked on over the last quarter? Over the last quarter, the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Housing Unit…
AFN National Chief Bellegarde Encouraged by Meeting, But Needs To See Action On Addressing Racism Within The Healthcare System
October 16, 2020 (Ottawa, ON) – Having attended today’s emergency meeting on racism in Canada’s healthcare system, National Chief Perry Bellegarde of the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) said that the tragic death of Joyce Echaquan must lead to positive…