Claims Process Now Open for First Nations Child and Family Services Class Action Settlement
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National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak Recognizes 10th Anniversary of Truth and Reconciliation Commission Final Report, Presses for Urgent Action
(December 15, 2025 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa) — On the 10th anniversary of the release of the Final Report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (TRC) and its 94 Calls to Action, Assembly of First Nations (AFN)…
Assembly of First Nations Expresses Support for First Nations in Response to Landmark Federal Court Rulings on First Nations Housing & Water Rights National Chief Reiterates Her Calls for Closing the Infrastructure Gap
(December 09, 2025 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa, Ontario) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak stated her support for the recent Federal Court decisions in St. Theresa Point First Nation, Sandy Lake First Nation class…
More than $267 Million in Compensation Paid to Class Members of Federal Settlement Acknowledging Discrimination in First Nations Child and Family Services Program and Jordan’s Principle
(December 1, 2025 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa) — National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak, along with the court-appointed Claims Administrator, Deloitte, announced today that more than $267 million in Compensation has been paid to Class Members who experienced discrimination in…
Assembly of First Nations Women’s Council Calls for Action and Systemic Changes Following Shawn Lamb’s Statutory Release
(November 27, 2025 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa, ON.) – The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Women’s Council is calling for immediate action to protect the rights and safety of First Nations women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ individuals following predator Shawn…
National Chief Lifts Up BC Legislators for Defeating Harmful Bills
(November 21, 2025 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa) – National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak released the following statement today in response to British Columbia legislators voting down two pieces of legislation this week. MLA Dallas Brodie’s proposed bill to repeal the…
National Chief Reaffirms Budget 2025 is a “Missed Opportunity for First Nations and Canada”
(November 18, 2025 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa) – National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak released the following statement after Budget 2025, Canada Strong, was passed in the House of Commons with an assenting vote of 170 Members of Parliament. “As…
National Chief Calls Federal Budget a “Missed Opportunity for First Nations and Canada” – First Nations will Continue to Press for Investments in Prosperity for All
(November 5, 2025 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa) – National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak commented on the 2025 federal budget, Canada Strong, unveiled on November 4 in the House of Commons. “There is no Canada Strong without strong First Nations,”…
AFN Releases Progress Report on Canada’s Implementation of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act – “Accelerated Action is Needed Now”
(October 29, 2025 – Vancouver, BC) – As the British Columbia Assembly of First Nations (AFN) hosts its 22nd Annual General Meeting and delegates from across the region gather to discuss First Nations priorities, the Assembly of First Nations (AFN)…
AFN National Chief Says Proposed Bail Reforms Will Deepen Justice Crisis Facing First Nations
(October 24, 2025 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa) – National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak released the following statement today in response to the introduction of the Bail and Sentencing Reform Act by the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Justice and…
National Chief Expresses Serious Concerns on the Lack of Progress on Programs Critical to the Safety and Security of First Nations in the Auditor General of Canada Report Today
(October 21, 2025 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa, Ontario) – Today, Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak raised serious concerns regarding the lack of progress on some of the programs provided by Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)…