News Stories The latest news from the Assembly of First Nations.
Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Bulletin – Measles Prevention and Resources
Summary: Canada is currently experiencing unusually high levels of measles, with more than 200 cases since the start of 2025. This is more than the total number of cases reported in all of 2024. The increase is linked to outbreaks…
National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak Calls for More Support for First Nations Languages on National Indigenous Languages Day
(March 31, 2025 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa) – On National Indigenous Languages Day, National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak is calling on the next Government of Canada to commit adequate funds needed for the promotion and revitalization of First Nations…
Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Bulletin – Key Ridings Where First Nations Votes Can Determine the Outcomes
Summary: The 45th General Federal Election is taking place on April 28, 2025. The AFN has identified 36 federal ridings across Canada where First Nations electors could decide the outcomes of the April 2025 general election. This analysis used Census…
Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Bulletin – 45th General Federal Election
Summary: The 45th General Federal Election is taking place on April 28, 2025. The AFN is providing information to help make the voter registration and voting process more accessible for First Nations. First Nations and Elections Canada Returning Officers are…
Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak Previews First Nations’ Federal Election Priorities
(March 26, 2025 – Toronto, Ontario) – National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak addressed the Canadian Club Toronto today and highlighted several First Nations economic priorities. The National Chief urged cooperation and mutual support between Canada and First Nations in the…
Statement from National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak on the Identification of Ashlee Shingoose (Mashkode Bizhiki’ikwe)
(March 26, 2025 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa) – National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak released the following statement today after the confirmed identification of St. Theresa Point First Nation member, Ashlee Shingoose, also known as Mashkode Bizhiki’ikwe (Buffalo Woman). Her…
National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak Discusses 2025 Election Priorities at the Canadian Club
(March 25, 2025 – Toronto, Ontario) – National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak will address the Canadian Club at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel in Toronto, Ontario to discuss Assembly of First Nations 2025 election priorities. Date: March 26,…
National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak Calls on Federal Parties to Commit to First Nations Priorities as Election Begins
(March 23, 2025 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa) – In response to the calling of a federal election for April 28, 2025, Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak called on all federal parties to work with…
National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak Calls for Action to End Drinking Water Advisories and Protect Freshwater and Glaciers on World Water Day
(March 22, 2025 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa, Ontario) – On World Water Day, National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak is calling on the federal government to take action to end long-term drinking water advisories in First Nations and to invest…
National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak Meets with Prime Minister Mark Carney to Discuss First Nations Priorities
(March 21, 2025 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa) – Following her meeting earlier this week with the Official Opposition Leader Pierre Poilievre, Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak met today with Prime Minister Mark Carney in…