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Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Calls for Urgent Action to Close the Infrastructure Gap by 2030 in Landmark Report
(April 9, 2024 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa, Ontario) — The Assembly of First Nations (AFN), in collaboration with industry experts and over 400 First Nations, released Closing the Infrastructure Gap by 2030 Report.” This critical report outlines the national…
AFN National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak Calls for Secure Clean Water for Future Generations on World Water Day
(March 22, 2024 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa, Ontario) – On World Water Day, the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak highlighted the importance of joint efforts to protect water and urged the federal government to…
AFN National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak Calls for Action Following Auditor General’s Reports on First Nations Policing and Housing
(March 19, 2024 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa, Ontario) – The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak is welcoming the Auditor General's report on the First Nations and Inuit Policing Program (FNIPP) and housing conditions within…
Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Woodhouse Nepinak Attends 68th Session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women
(March 14, 2024 – New York City, New York, USA) – The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief, Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak, attended the United Nations 68th Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) in New York City, on traditional…
AFN National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak Calls for Action on International Women’s Day
(March 8, 2024 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa, Ontario) – On International Women’s Day, Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak celebrates the achievements of women and girls around the world and renews calls for immediate action…
Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Concludes Successful Languages and Learning Forum
(March 6, 2024 – Treaty No.7, Calgary, Alberta) – The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) successfully concluded its largest Languages and Learning Forum, titled "Exploring First Nations Education and Linguistic Connections," last Thursday. The event, which took place from February…
AFN National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak Meets with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to Discuss First Nations Priorities
(March 5, 2024 – Ottawa, Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ontario) – Today, Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak met with The Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada. This meeting was an opportunity for the National…
AFN National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak Calls for Continued Support for B.C. Land Act Amendments
(February 29, 2024 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa, Ontario) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief, Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak, expressed disappointment and concern, following the British Columbia (B.C.) government’s decision to pause the proposed amendments to the B.C. Land…
AFN National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak calls for full implementation of National Encampments Response Plan recommendations
February 16, 2024 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa, Ontario – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak welcomed the release of the Federal Housing Advocate’s final report of her review of homelessness encampments as a human rights…
AFN National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak Welcomes Historic Supreme Court of Canada Decision on An Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, youth and families
(February 9, 2024 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa, Ontario) – Today, Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak welcomed the Supreme Court of Canada’s decision on An Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, youth and…