News Stories The latest news from the Assembly of First Nations.
AFN Calls for Immediate Action on Systemic Racism in Healthcare and Justice for the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Men, Boys, and Two Spirit People
(Ottawa, Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ontario) – As the Dubois family concludes their journey from Regina to Ottawa, the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Interim National Chief Joanna Bernard is urgently calling on the Government of Canada to confront the glaring…
Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Delegation Calls for Acknowledgement of First Nations’ Rights, Laws, and Knowledge Systems at UN SDG and Climate Ambition Summits in New York
(Ottawa, Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ontario) – The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) is sending a delegation to this week’s upcoming United Nations (UN) Summits on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)and Climate Ambition in New York. Led by Regional Chief Cindy Woodhouse,…
AFN and AFN 2SLGBTQQIA+ Council Condemns Pronoun Use Policy in Schools
Ottawa, ON – The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) and AFN 2SLGBTQQIA+ Council condemns the pronoun policies introduced by the Ministries of Education in New Brunswick and Saskatchewan. In Saskatchewan, students under 16 need parental consent to use preferred names…
Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Calls for Support for First Nations Communities Affected by Wildfires in B.C. and N.W.T.
Ottawa, ON – The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Interim National Chief Joanna Bernard is urgently calling for increased support in response to wildfires in British Columbia (B.C.) and the Northwest Territories (N.W.T.), for the affected First Nations individuals and…
Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Interim National Chief Joanna Bernard Mourns the Passing of Robbie Robertson
(Ottawa, Unceded Algonquin Territory, ON) – The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Interim National Chief Joanna Bernard and AFN Executive Committee have extended their deepest condolences over the passing of music legend Robbie Robertson. Known for his work as a…
The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Highlights First Nations Youth on International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples
(Ottawa, Unceded Algonquin Territory, ON) – On August 9, the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) and Interim National Chief Joanna Bernard joined in observing the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples. This year's theme, "Indigenous youth as agents of…
Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Interim National Chief Attends Meeting of Federal, Provincial, and Territorial Ministers Responsible for the Status of Women
Charlottetown, PEI – On July 31, Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Interim National Chief Joanna Bernard participated in a meeting of Federal, Provincial, and Territorial Ministers Responsible for the Status of Women, alongside National Indigenous Leaders and Representatives. The meeting…
Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Calls on New Federal Public Safety Minister to Prioritize First Nations Policing
Ottawa, ON – The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) congratulates Dominic LeBlanc on his appointment as Minister of Public Safety and urges him to prioritize the safety and security of First Nations communities across the country. During the AFN Annual…
The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Welcomes Canadian Human Rights Tribunal Ruling on Compensation
Ottawa, Ontario – On July 26, 2023, the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal (CHRT) announced the approval of the Final Settlement Agreement that was reached by the Government of Canada, the Assembly of First Nations (AFN), Moushoom and Trout class action…
Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Interim National Chief Joanna Bernard Welcomes New and Returning Ministers Following Cabinet Shuffle
Ottawa, Ontario – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Interim National Chief Joanna Bernard welcomes new and returning ministers in Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's cabinet, including Gary Anandasangaree as the new Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations. "I welcome all new and returning…
