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Action Required to Address Failings of Thunder Bay Police Service: National Chief Perry Bellegarde
(Ottawa, ON) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde said today's report by the Office of the Independent Police Review Director on the relationship between the Thunder Bay Police Service (TBPS) and First Nations compels immediate action…
AFN National Chief Delivers Strong Message to First Ministers About First Nations Rights in Economic Decision Making
(Montreal, QC): Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde told the Prime Minister and Premiers at the First Ministers Meeting today that permits and licenses should not be given out by governments until companies can prove that they…
Assembly of First Nations Calls for Criminalization of Forced Sterilization of First Nations Women
(Ottawa, ON): Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde is calling for changes to the laws of Canada and specifically the Criminal Code of Canada to make the forced sterilization of First Nations women a crime, and wants a…
AFN National Chief Perry Bellegarde Mourns Passing of Respected Sagkeeng Anicinabe Elder Elmer Courchene, Chair and Member of AFN Elders Council
(Ottawa, ON) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde said the passing this morning of respected Elder Elmer Courchene of Sagkeeng Anicinabe First Nation is a profound loss for First Nations across Turtle Island. “Elder Elmer Courchene…
National Chief Bulletin – Co-Development of Federal Legislation for Indigenous Children and Families
SUMMARY: On November 30, 2018 AFN National Chief Perry Bellegarde along with Indigenous Services Canada Minister Jane Philpott and leaders of the Inuit Tapariit Kanatami and Métis Nation announced the intention to co-develop legislation that will benefit First Nations, Inuit…
AFN National Chief Supports First Nations Seeking Immediate Action and Impact Study of Pulp Mill Effluent Dumped into the Northumberland Strait
(Ottawa, ON): Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde expressed concern and support for the Pictou Landing First Nation and other First Nations who are apprehensive of a plan to dump millions of liters of pulp mill effluent…
Assembly of First Nations Reiterates need for Safety and Security and Action to Eliminate Violence Against Women
(Ottawa, ON) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde and Chair of the AFN Women’s Council Chief Denise Stonefish released the below statements in advance of the United Nations’ International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women…
AFN National Chief Says Fall Fiscal Update Underscores Need for Sustained Investment to Close the Gap and will Flag Priorities at First Ministers Meeting
(Ottawa, ON) – Following yesterday’s Fall Fiscal Update released by federal Finance Minister Bill Morneau, Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde says commitments and investments in First Nations priorities show progress, but much more needs to be done…
AFN BULLETIN – Report to First Nations on National Housing and Infrastructure Forum
AFN National Housing and Infrastructure Forum – October 30 to November 1, 2018, Vancouver, BC Summary: The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) hosted its third National Housing and Infrastructure Forum to showcase innovation and further develop the First Nations 10…
AFN National Chief Offers Condolences to Wolf Lake First Nation and the Family of Chief Harry St. Denis on his passing
(Ottawa, ON): It is with great sadness that the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) acknowledges the passing of Chief Harry St. Denis of the Wolf Lake First Nation in Quebec. “Chief St. Denis was actively engaged in the Assembly of…
