Claims Process Now Open for First Nations Child and Family Services Class Action Settlement
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National Chief’s Response to US Tariffs: Nurturing Nation-to-Nation Relationship between Canada and First Nations Has Never Been More Important
(April 4, 2025 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa) – National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak released the following statement regarding new trade tariffs imposed by the United States and Canada’s response: “Canada and First Nations are facing a U.S. administration that…
Assembly of First Nations Calls on Federal Parties for Commitment to First Nations Priorities Outlined in Prosperity for All
(April 1, 2025 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa, Ontario) – Today, National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak released Prosperity for All: First Nations Priorities for the 2025 Federal Election, outlining the necessary actions the next federal government must take to uphold First…
National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak Calls for More Support for First Nations Languages on National Indigenous Languages Day
(March 31, 2025 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa) – On National Indigenous Languages Day, National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak is calling on the next Government of Canada to commit adequate funds needed for the promotion and revitalization of First Nations…
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…