(April 17, 2025 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa) – The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) will host a series of virtual forums with federal party leaders ahead of the 45th General Election on April 28, 2025. These forums provide First Nations Chiefs and leaders with an opportunity to share their priorities and pose questions directly to federal leaders. The next session will feature Jagmeet Singh, Leader of the New Democratic Party, on April 23, 2025. A session with Liberal Party of Canada Leader Mark Carney is still to be confirmed. Separately, the AFN Quebec-Labrador is liaising directly with the Bloc Québécois.
Virtual Forum with Jagmeet Singh, Leader of the New Democratic Party
Date: Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Time: 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm ET
Location: Virtual by Zoom
Registration: https://meetings.afn.ca.
Registration is free and open to First Nations Chiefs, Tribal Chiefs, Grand Chiefs, Councillors, and First Nations observers. Accredited media are invited to attend in an observational capacity. Media interviews with the National Chief are available upon request. To arrange an interview, please contact Cherish Francis, Press Secretary, Office of the National Chief, at [email protected] or (343) 630-1372.
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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.
For more information, please contact:
Cherish Francis
Press Secretary
Office of the National Chief
(343) 630-1372 (mobile)
[email protected]
Kelly Reid
Senior Communications Officer
Assembly of First Nations
(613) 292-0857 (mobile)
[email protected]