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National Chief Perry Bellegarde Bulletin – Covid-19 and Canada’s Economic Response Plan
SUMMARY: The Prime Minister announced on March 18 the “Government of Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan” which includes a number of areas that directly or indirectly impact First Nations. The announcement includes $305 million for an Indigenous Communities Support Fund.…
National Chief Perry Bellegarde Bulletin – March 13, 2020 – COVID-19 and First Nations
SUMMARY: National Chief had a conference call with Prime Minister Trudeau and federal Ministers on the COVID-19 pandemic and planning and preparedness that addresses the unique situation and needs of First Nations. National Chief emphasized the critical need for First…
AFN’s National Climate Gathering a Successful Dialogue with First Nations Leadership, Elders and Youth Aimed at Taking Action on the Climate Crisis
March 4, 2020 (Whitehorse, YT) – The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) hosted a successful National Climate Gathering in Whitehorse, YT, that brought together over 380 First Nations leaders, Elders, women and youth to discuss First Nations-led solutions to address…
AFN National Chief Says Draft Agreement between Wet’suwet’en and Ministers of the Crown a Positive Signal of Progress
(Ottawa, ON) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde says the announcement of a draft agreement with the Wet’suwet’en and the federal and provincial governments is a positive signal that progress is being made and that everyone…
AFN’s Federal Class Action Lawsuit Will Fight for Justice and Fairness for Victims of First Nations Child Welfare System
(Ottawa, ON) – The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) has filed a federal class action lawsuit to seek damages and justice for the thousands of First Nations children and families that have been discriminated against by Canada’s child welfare system…
AFN National Chief Statement on Wet’suwet’en Nation
AFN National Chief Statement on Wet’suwet’en Nation (Ottawa, ON) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde issued the following statement today on the situation in Wet’suwet’en Nation territory and the arrests by the RCMP: “People should never…
AFN National Chief Statement on Situation in Wet’suwet’en Territory
(Ottawa, ON) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde issued the following statement today on the situation in Wet’suwet’en Nation territory and actions by the RCMP in the area, including the kilometer 39 checkpoint: “I am urging…
Canada Must Ensure First Nations Rights, Title and Jurisdiction Are Respected in Trans Mountain Expansion Project
(Ottawa, ON) – Following the Federal Court of Appeal’s decision today on the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project, Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde says the federal government must ensure that First Nations’ rights, title and jurisdiction…
Assembly of First Nations Offers Condolences on the Passing of Elder Pearl Keenan
Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde and AFN Yukon Regional Chief Kluane Adamek offer their condolences on behalf of the AFN to the family and friends of Pearl Keenan, a highly respected Teslin Tlingit Elder of the…
AFN National Chief Bellegarde says Canada’s Correctional Investigator’s Report is an Alarming Call for Immediate Action to Reduce First Nations Incarceration
(Ottawa, ON) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde wants immediate action in response to yesterday’s release by the Correctional Investigator of Canada which states that Canada’s prisons are being “Indigenized”, or filling up with Indigenous men…