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Assembly of First Nations Strongly Denounces Refusal to Search the Prairie Green Landfill for Missing First Nations Women
Halifax, Nova Scotia – The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) strongly denounces all levels of government for refusing to search for the remains of murdered First Nations women in the Prairie Green landfill in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The AFN calls on…
First Nations-In-Assembly Support Indigenous Police Chiefs of Ontario
(Halifax, Nova Scotia) – First Nations-In-Assembly have voiced their unwavering support for Indigenous Police Chiefs of Ontario (IPCO) and the push for First Nations Policing to be declared an essential service across Canada. Indigenous Police Chiefs of Ontario filed a…
Interim National Chief Joanna Bernard Responds to Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Resolution 13/2020 Panel Final Report
Halifax, Nova Scotia – Interim National Chief Joanna Bernard released the following statement in response to the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Resolution 13/2020 Panel Final Report: “On behalf of the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Executive Committee, we thank…
Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Adopts Transformative National Climate Strategy
(Halifax, Unceded Mi'kma'ki Territory, NS) – Today, at the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Annual General Assembly (AGA) taking place in Halifax, Nova Scotia, First Nations-in-Assembly passed Resolution 31/2023, endorsing the AFN National Climate Strategy and calling for urgent and…
AFN First Nations Policing Press Conference
Halifax, Nova Scotia – The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) will be holding a press conference to support the Indigenous Police Chiefs of Ontario’s recent Federal Court Motion decision. On June 30, Justice Denis Gascon ordered Public Safety Canada (PSC)…
Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Responds to Request for Audited Financial Statements
Ottawa, ON – The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) and AFN Executive Committee is committed to providing transparency and strengthening its dedication to the principles of accountability. In response to recent requests for financial accountability, the AFN is sharing the…
AFN Chiefs Committee on Charter Renewal Press Conference for Release of “Making Us Stronger: AFN Charter Renewal 2023” Report and Recommendations
Halifax, Nova Scotia – The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Chiefs Committee on Charter Renewal will hold a press conference to unveil recommendations on the renewal and restructuring of the Assembly of First Nations. Mandated in 2017, 2019, and 2022,…
Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Regional Chief Cindy Woodhouse Appears at Meeting of the Council of the Federation and National Indigenous Organizations Leaders
Ottawa, ON – The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Manitoba Regional Chief Cindy Woodhouse attended the Council of the Federation and National Indigenous Organizations Leaders meeting on July 10, 2023. The meeting occurred in Winnipeg, Manitoba, with the Premiers and…
AFN Executive Committee Appoints Regional Chief Joanna Bernard as Interim National Chief
Ottawa, ON – The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Executive Committee gathered this week to appoint Regional Chief Joanna Bernard as the interim National Chief. The decision comes after the passing of Resolution 01, AFN Article 22, Charter Procedures, which…
Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Regional Chief Paul Prosper Appointed to the Senate of Canada
Ottawa, ON – The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) is pleased to announce the appointment of Regional Chief Paul Prosper of Nova Scotia to the Senate of Canada. Regional Chief Paul Prosper assumed the role of Assembly of First Nations…