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AFN National Chief Perry Bellegarde Welcomes the Government’s Support for Bill C-262 to Implement the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
November 21, 2017 (Ottawa, ON) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde today said the Liberal government’s support of An Act to ensure that the laws of Canada are in harmony with the United Nations Declaration on…
Critical Federal Programs Failing First Nations Citizens: AFN National Chief Perry Bellegarde on Auditor General’s Fall 2017 Report
November 22, 2017 (Ottawa, ON) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde says the Auditor General of Canada’s fall 2017 report released yesterday shows that programs and services that are essential for the wellbeing and future of…
AFN National Chief Perry Bellegarde Joins First Nations Veterans to Mark Remembrance Day at National Ceremony in Ottawa on November 11
November 10, 2017 (Ottawa, ON) – On Remembrance Day, Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde will be joined by First Nations veterans for ceremonies in Ottawa to honour all, who have served their country with bravery and…
AFN BULLETIN – AFN to Initiate Working Group on Impacts of Proposed Cannabis legalization
October, 2017 In July 2018, two bills dealing with the legalization of Cannabis (Acts C-45 & C-46) will become Canadian law, significantly changing the social and economic environment within the country. A report tabled in November 2016 described Canada’s priorities…
Assembly of First Nations National Chief Perry Bellegarde says First Nations Must be Fully Involved in the Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment
(Vancouver, BC) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde, along with a delegation including Manitoba Regional Chief Kevin Hart and Grand Chief Edward John of First Nations Summit, told the Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment…
National Day of Action on First Nations Child Welfare A Message to the Government of Canada: Comply with CHRT Ruling, Support First Nations Children Now
November 2, 2017 (Ottawa, ON) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde addressed supporters gathered today on Parliament Hill for the National Day of Action on First Nations Child Welfare, calling for immediate action to honour the…
First Nations Forum to Address Housing & Infrastructure Crisis
October 30, 2017 (Montreal, QC) – Experts in housing and infrastructure will gather in Montreal, QC today through Wednesday to collaborate on First Nations-led solutions to the housing and infrastructure crisis facing many First Nations. The Forum provides an opportunity…
Assembly of First Nations 2017 National Housing & Infrastructure Forum ‘Moving Towards First Nations Care and Control of Housing and Infrastructure’
October 27, 2017 MEDIA ADVISORY (Montreal, QC): The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) will convene a national Housing and Infrastructure Forum to be held October 30 - November 1 in Montreal, Quebec. The Forum provides an opportunity for First Nations…
2016 Census Demonstrates Urgency of First Nations Priorities, says AFN National Chief Perry Bellegarde
October 25, 2017 (Ottawa, ON) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde says today’s release of census information by Statistics Canada demonstrates the urgent need to invest in a young and rapidly growing First Nations population, which…
Assembly of First Nations National Chief Perry Bellegarde Offers Condolences on the Passing of Yukon Regional Chief Mike Smith
October 19, 2017 (Ottawa, ON) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde today offered his condolences to the family, community and Yukon First Nations on the passing of AFN Yukon Regional Chief Mike Smith, Shakuni, who served…
