Halifax, Nova Scotia – The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Chiefs Committee on Charter Renewal will hold a press conference to unveil recommendations on the renewal and restructuring of the Assembly of First Nations.
Mandated in 2017, 2019, and 2022, the Chiefs Committee on Charter Renewal has completed a significant body of work and will release its highly anticipated report titled “Making Us Stronger: AFN Charter Renewal 2023” on July 11th, 2023, and present its report to the First Nations in Assembly.
The report outlines twelve comprehensive recommendations for the renewal and restructuring of the Assembly of First Nations, aiming to strengthen its role in advocating for the rights and interests of First Nations peoples across Canada.
Date: Tuesday, July 11, 2023
Time: 9:30 am (ADT)
Location: Argyle Level, Room 203, Halifax Convention Centre, 1650 Argyle Street, Halifax, NS
Media representatives are cordially invited to attend the press conference with interim AFN Regional Chief Brendan Mitchell, portfolio holder for Charter Renewal and the current chair of the Chiefs Committee on Charter Renewal, Khelsilem, who has led the Committee since July 2022. The Committee Chair will be available for interviews following the press conference.
Please RSVP your attendance and interview requests to Matthew Bisson at [email protected] or 343-573-2229.
The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) is a national advocacy organization that works to advance the collective aspirations of First Nations individuals and communities across Canada on matters of national or international nature and concern. Follow AFN on Twitter @AFN_Updates.
For more information please contact:
Matthew Bisson
Communications Officer
Assembly of First Nations
343-573-2229
[email protected]