Claims Process Now Open for First Nations Child and Family Services Class Action Settlement
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National Chief Woodhouse Nepinak Speaks on First Nations Priorities as the Fall Session of Parliament is Set to Begin
(September 17, 2026 – Treaty 2 Territory, Brandon, Manitoba) – National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak today spoke to key First Nations’ priorities as Parliament prepares to resume on Monday, September 21. “The world is changing rapidly, and the coming months…
National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Congratulates BC Regional Chief Terry Teegee on His 2026 Acclamation – Looks Forward to Continued Work Together for First Nations
(September 13, 2026 – Treaty 7 Territory, Calgary) – National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak released the following statement in response to the acclamation of BC Regional Chief Terry Teegee ahead of the British Columbia Assembly of First Nations (BCAFN) Assembly…
New AFN Assessment Reveals First Nations Education Infrastructure Crisis Is Getting Worse; National Chief Calls for Immediate Federal Budget Investments to Support First Nations Children, Students and Staff
(September 3, 2026 – Treaty 7 Territory, Calgary, Alberta) – As Canadian children return to school, the Assembly of First Nations has released a study highlighting the large and growing infrastructure gap facing First Nations children and families. In response,…
National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Expresses Condolences After Passing of MLA Joan Phillip, Amshen
(September 1, 2026 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa) – National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak released the following statement in response to news of the passing of Joan Phillip, Amshen, Member of the Legislative Assembly for BC. “On behalf of the…
National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak Reaffirms “It is and Always Will Be Lake Ontario” in Response to Trump Executive Order
(August 28, 2026 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa, Ontario) – National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak released the following statement today in response to an Executive Order signed by U.S. President Trump to rename Lake Ontario to “Lake America.” "The word…
Assembly of First Nations National Chief Expresses Support for Prime Minister and Canadian Negotiating Team
(August 22, 2026 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa, Ontario) National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak made the following statement today in response to the suspension of Canada/US trade negotiations: “We stand with Prime Minister Carney against Donald Trump's illegal tariffs. We…
National Chief Condemns Parole Board Decision for Man Convicted in Death of Barbara Kentner
(August 20, 2026 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa) – On behalf of First Nations across Canada, National Chief Woodhouse Nepinak and the AFN Women’s Council stand with the family in demanding accountability from the Parole Board of Canada. The National…
More than $1.2 Billion in Compensation Provided for Discrimination in First Nations Child and Family Services and Jordan’s Principle Class Action Settlement
(August 17, 2026 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa, Ontario) – National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak stated today that more than 30,000 First Nations children who were removed from their homes have now received compensation through the First Nations Child and…
National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak Calls for Urgent Action by Governments to Support Okanagan Indian Band “Devastated” by Wildfires
(August 6, 2026 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa) – National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak today called on the provincial and federal governments to move immediately to support the Okanagan Indian Band as the leadership and citizens deal with massive damage…
National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak Supports Call by First Nations Leadership for Public Inquiry into Ontario Wildfire Response
(July 24, 2026 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa) – National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak issued the following statement today in response to the ongoing wildfire emergency affecting First Nations communities in Northern Ontario. “On behalf of the Assembly of First…