News Stories The latest news from the Assembly of First Nations.
23/12/16 AFN Welcomes Québec Public Inquiry into Treatment of Indigenous Peoples
December 21, 2016 (Ottawa, Ontario)― The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) today welcomed the announcement from Québec Premier Philippe Couillard that an inquiry into the treatment of Indigenous peoples will soon be underway. Reports indicate the inquiry, titled Listening, Reconciliation…
Information on Qualified Donee Status
2016-12-15 AFN Letter to First Nations and Provicial Territorial Organizations
Information on Qualified Donee Status (Canada Revenue Agency)
2016-12-15 AFN Letter to First Nations and Provincial Territorial Organizations on Qualified Donee Status
16/3/22 AFN National Chief Says Federal Budget a Significant Step in Closing the Gap for First Nations
(Ottawa, ON): Today’s federal budget is a significant step in closing the gap in the quality of life between First Nations peoples and Canadians and beginning the process of reconciliation, Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde says.…
16/3/10 AFN National Chief Says Federal Budget is Canada’s Next Opportunity to Address Human Rights Issues Noted in UN Report
(Ottawa, ON) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde today responded to a report released earlier this week by a United Nations Human Rights Committee that examined Canada’s record from 2005 and found Canada is falling short…
7/4/16 National Chief Outlines Priorities for First Nations in Pre-Budget Speech “Closing the Gap: A New Era for First Nations in Canada”
(Ottawa, ON) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde today called for immediate action to close the gap in the quality of life between First Nations people and Canada, in a pre-budget address to the Economic Club.…
04/21/15 Assembly of First Nations National Chief Says 2015 Federal Budget a “Missed Opportunity” for First Nations and Canada
(Ottawa, ON) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde said that today’s federal budget fails to deliver on investments needed to improve the lives of First Nations, and instead maintains the status quo that leaves First Nations…
First Nation Leaders, Elders, Women and Youth Gather in Vancouver, BC for AFN 39th Annual General Assembly and National Chief Election
(Ottawa, ON): First Nation leaders and citizens from across Canada will gather in the traditional territory of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh in Vancouver, British Columbia from July 24-26 for the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) 39th Annual General Assembly (AGA)…
National Chief Bulletin November 16, 2020 – Update on federal engagement for a Bill to advance implementation of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
National Chief Bulletin November 16, 2020 Update on federal engagement for a Bill to advance implementation of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples SUMMARY In early October, the federal Department of Justice (DoJ) initiated an engagement process…
Ontario Coroner’s Report Points to Urgent Action Required on Long-Standing Concerns, Says National Chief Perry Bellegarde
(Ottawa, ON) – Following a report released today by the office of the Ontario Chief Coroner, Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde says urgent action is required to implement recommendations by working with families and First Nations.…
