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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…
Statement from the National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak on the Identification of Marcedes Myran
(March 17, 2025 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa, Ontario) – National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak issued the following statement today after the confirmed identification of the remains of Marcedes Myran at the Prairie Green Landfill: “On behalf of the Assembly…
Statement from National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak on Prime Minister Mark Carney
(March 14, 2025 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa) – National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak released the following statement today after Mark Carney was sworn in as Canada’s 24th Prime Minister, along with his Cabinet. “The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) congratulates Prime…
Claims Process Now Open for First Nations Child and Family Services Class Action Settlement
Summary: On April 19, 2023, the Assembly of First Nations (AFN), the Moushoom and Trout Class Action plaintiffs reached a final settlement agreement, totalling more than $23.34 billion. This agreement intends to compensate those harmed by discriminatory underfunding of the…
