News Stories The latest news from the Assembly of First Nations.
Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak and Manitoba Regional Chief Willie Moore Mourn the Loss of Grand Chief Cathy Merrick
(September 7, 2024 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa, Ontario) – On behalf of the Assembly of First Nations (AFN), National Chief Cindy Woodhouse-Nepinak expressed deep shock and sorrow on the sudden and tragic passing of Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC)…
Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak Offers Condolences to the Family of Hoss Lightning
(September 6, 2024 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa, Ontario) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak extends condolences to the family and friends of Hoss Lightning of Samson Cree Nation after he was shot and killed…
Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Responds to Investigation into Federal Indigenous Procurement Strategy
(August 29, 2024 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa, Ontario) – In response to a joint investigative report by Global News and the First Nations University of Canada on the Procurement Strategy for Indigenous Business (PSIB), the Assembly of First Nations…
AFN National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak and AFN Regional Chief Willie Moore Congratulate Grand Chief Garrison Settee on His Election
(August 29, 2024 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa, Ontario) — The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak is extending congratulations to Garrison Settee on his re-election as Grand Chief of Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO). “On behalf…
Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Responds to Sentencing in Murders of Rebecca Contois, Morgan Harris, Marcedes Myran, and Mashkode Bizhiki’ikwe
(August 28, 2024 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa) – Following the sentencing of Jeremy Skibicki on four counts of first-degree murder, the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak is extending support and healing for the families,…
AFN National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Congratulates Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler and Deputy Grand Chiefs of Nishnawbe Aski Nation
(August 14, 2024 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak released a statement to congratulate the successful candidates of Nishnawbe Aski Nation’s (NAN) election for Grand Chief and Deputy Grand Chiefs.…
AFN National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak Commemorates Tina Fontaine Ten Years After Her Passing
(August 13, 2024 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa) –Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak released a statement in honour of Tina Fontaine, who passed away 10 years ago this past Saturday at the age of 15.…
Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Calls for Action to Protect and Uphold First Nations Rights on International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples
(August 9, 2024 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa, Ontario) – On the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) urges governments, organizations, and individuals to take action to protect, uphold, and safeguard the rights…
Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Launches National Dialogue with Chiefs on Historic Agreement on Long-Term Reform of the First Nations Child and Family Services Program
(July 30, 2024 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa, Ontario) – This week, the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak is launching a national dialogue with Chiefs regarding the Draft Agreement on Long-Term Reform of the First…
AFN National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak Congratulates Newly Elected Dene National Chief George Mackenzie
(July 26, 2024 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa) – Today, the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak welcomed newly elected Dene National Chief and Regional Chief George Mackenzie of Northwest Territories to the AFN Executive Committee.…