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Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Acknowledges the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) Action Plan and Calls for Concrete Implementation
(Ottawa, ON) The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) acknowledges the introduction of the federal government’s United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) Action Plan. The release of this plan follows the passing of the United Nations Declaration…
National Chief RoseAnne Archibald’s Celebrates National Indigenous Peoples Day
Ottawa, Unceded Algonquin Territory, ON — National Chief RoseAnne Archibald issued the following statement marking National Indigenous Peoples Day, a day to recognize Indigenous people’s rich history, diversity, and contributions across Turtle Island. “On National Indigenous Peoples Day, we celebrate…
Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Supports First Nations Call to Delay Implementation of Métis Self-Government Recognition and Implementation Legislation
(Ottawa, ON) The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) affirms its support for First Nations in Ontario calling for the Government of Canada to delay implementation of the Métis Self-Government Recognition and Implementation Legislation between the Métis Nation of Ontario and…
Government of Canada and Assembly of First Nations chart a joint path for new and updated priorities on climate action
Supporting Indigenous climate leadership and co-developing solutions to address climate change in First Nations’ communities is central to advancing reconciliation and self-determination. Today, the Assembly of First Nations and the Government of Canada released the fifth Annual Report of the…
Assembly of First Nations Supports Indigenous Police Chiefs of Ontario Federal Court Motion
(Ottawa, ON) – The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) fully supports the Indigenous Police Chiefs of Ontario (IPCO) in their fight for equitable funding for First Nations Police services in Ontario. IPCO has filed a motion in Federal Court requesting…
First Nations Veterans Council Honours First Nations Veterans on D-Day Anniversary
June 6, 2023, Ottawa, ON – The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) First Nations Veterans Council is commemorating the 79th anniversary of the Normandy Landings, also known as D-Day, and honouring the contributions of First Nations veterans who fought for…
AFN Releases Final Report from MMIWG2S+ National Gathering
(Ottawa, ON) – The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) has released its final report from the MMIWG2S+ National Gathering. The event brought Survivors of gender-based violence and families of missing or murdered loved ones together in Vancouver from February 14-16,…
The Assembly of First Nations and the Government of Canada announce updates to school design standards for schools on-reserve
Updated education infrastructure standards to support equity between First Nations and non-Indigenous communities June 2, 2023 — Ottawa, Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ontario — Indigenous Services Canada Students living in First Nations communities deserve quality learning environments that are safe and…
AFN National Chief RoseAnne Archibald’s Statement Marking National Indigenous History Month
Ottawa, ON – National Chief RoseAnne Archibald and the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) are delighted to celebrate the beginning of National Indigenous History Month this June. The nationally celebrated occasion offers a unique opportunity to recognize the milestones happening…
22nd Session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII)
Summary: The AFN sent a delegation to the 22nd Session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII) held in New York, USA, April 17 to 28, 2023. The thematic focus of this year’s Permanent Forum was “Indigenous…
