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Assembly of First Nations Hosts Virtual Forum with Pierre Poilievre, Leader of Conservative Party of Canada
(April 17, 2025 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa) – The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) will host a series of virtual forums with federal party leaders ahead of the 45th General Election on April 28, 2025. These forums provide First…
Assembly of First Nations Launches Virtual Forum Series with Federal Party Leaders before 45th General Election
(April 15, 2025 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa) – Yesterday, the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) launched its Virtual Forum Series with federal party leaders in advance of the 45th General Election, set for April 28, 2025. The inaugural series…
Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Bulletin – Connect with Returning Officers for On-Reserve Polling Locations
Summary: The 45th General Federal Election is taking place on April 28, 2025. The AFN is providing information to help make the voting process more accessible for First Nations. Elections Canada is working to finalize plans for advance and voting…
ASSEMBLY OF FIRST NATIONS MEDIA ADVISORY – Assembly of First Nations Hosts Virtual Forum with Elizabeth May, Co-Leader of the Green Party of Canada
(April 11, 2025 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa) – The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) will host a series of virtual forums with federal party leaders ahead of the 45th General Election on April 28, 2025. These forums will offer…
National Chief’s Response to US Tariffs: Nurturing Nation-to-Nation Relationship between Canada and First Nations Has Never Been More Important
(April 4, 2025 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa) – National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak released the following statement regarding new trade tariffs imposed by the United States and Canada’s response: “Canada and First Nations are facing a U.S. administration that…
Assembly of First Nations Calls on Federal Parties for Commitment to First Nations Priorities Outlined in Prosperity for All
(April 1, 2025 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa, Ontario) – Today, National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak released Prosperity for All: First Nations Priorities for the 2025 Federal Election, outlining the necessary actions the next federal government must take to uphold First…
AFN 2025 Election Priorities Report, “Prosperity for All”
Summary: The 45th General Federal Election is taking place on April 28, 2025. The AFN’s 2025 Election Priorities Report, titled “Prosperity for All: First Nations Priorities for the 2025 Federal Election,” outlines the commitments and actions needed from the next…
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…