AFN Releases Final Report from MMIWG2S+ National Gathering
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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 attends coronation of King Charles III
London, UK — Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief RoseAnne Archibald travelled to Westminster Abbey today to attend the Coronation of Canada's new Monarch, His Majesty King Charles III. Also attending were President of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami Natan Obed…
AFN Affirms Support for First Nations’ Assertion of Rights in Treaty 9 Legal Action on Cumulative Impacts
Ottawa, ON – On Tuesday, during its Special Chiefs Assembly, the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) adopted a Resolution in support of litigation launched by Chapleau Cree First Nation, Missanabie Cree First Nation, and Brunswick House First Nation (the Treaty…
AFN to Attend Meeting with Premiers in Advance of Council of the Federation in Victoria, BC
(Ottawa, ON): Assembly of First Nations (AFN) BC Regional Chief Terry Teegee will join other Indigenous leaders in a meeting with provincial and territorial premiers in advance of the Council of the Federation meeting taking place in Victoria next week.…
AFN Executive Committee Stands United, Focused on Advancing Progress for First Nations at AFN AGA
(VANCOUVER, B.C.) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Executive Committee members stood united today on the territory of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh peoples in Vancouver, B.C. to underscore the importance of focusing on First Nations priorities and critical issues…
AFN Women’s Council to Speak in Support of Family of Chantel Moore
(Ottawa, ON): The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Women’s Council will host a press conference today at the Vancouver Convention Centre to advocate for greater RCMP accountability and justice for the family of Chantel Moore. DATE: Monday July 4, 2022…
AFN Reaches $20B Final Settlement Agreement to Compensate First Nations Children and Families
(Ottawa, ON) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Manitoba Regional Chief Cindy Woodhouse is pleased to share with First Nations that AFN, the Government of Canada and class action parties have reached a final settlement agreement worth $20 billion to…
AFN Yukon Regional Chief Adamek says Independent Criminal Investigation of Residential Institutions still needed
(Ottawa, ON) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Yukon Regional Chief Kluane Adamek says the appointment of an independent Special Interlocutor today by federal Justice Minister David Lametti does not eliminate the need for an independent investigation of crimes and…
Assembly of First Nations Will Continue to Fight for First Nations Jurisdiction as Affirmed in an Act Respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis Children, Youth and Families
(Ottawa, ON) – The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) announced today that it stands with First Nations in Quebec and all First Nations’ jurisdiction over child and family law. In a February 10, 2022, decision, the Quebec Court of Appeal…