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AFN Executive Committee Appoints Regional Chief Joanna Bernard as Interim National Chief
Ottawa, ON – The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Executive Committee gathered this week to appoint Regional Chief Joanna Bernard as the interim National Chief. The decision comes after the passing of Resolution 01, AFN Article 22, Charter Procedures, which…
Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Regional Chief Paul Prosper Appointed to the Senate of Canada
Ottawa, ON – The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) is pleased to announce the appointment of Regional Chief Paul Prosper of Nova Scotia to the Senate of Canada. Regional Chief Paul Prosper assumed the role of Assembly of First Nations…
First Nations from Coast to Coast to Coast to Gather in Halifax, Nova Scotia for AFN Annual General Assembly on July 11-13
(Ottawa, ON): Hundreds of First Nations leadership, Chiefs, Knowledge Keepers, Elders, youth, women and 2SLGBTQIIA+ people from across the country will gather for the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Annual General Assembly (AGA) in Halifax (Kjipuktuk), Nova Scotia. This event…
Assembly of First Nations Welcomes Federal Court Ruling in IPCO Motion on First Nations Policing Funding
(Ottawa, ON) – The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) is pleased with the ruling of the Federal Court on a motion filed by Indigenous Police Chiefs of Ontario (IPCO). IPCO filed a motion requesting emergency relief and an order requiring…
First Nations-in-Assembly Pass Resolution to Remove National Chief RoseAnne Archibald Following Investigation
Ottawa, ON – The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) convened a Special Chiefs Assembly (SCA) on June 28th to fulfill the mandate of AFN Resolution 03/2022, which called for an investigation and audit of AFN's Financial and Management Policies. The…
Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Acknowledges the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) Action Plan and Calls for Concrete Implementation
(Ottawa, ON) The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) acknowledges the introduction of the federal government’s United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) Action Plan. The release of this plan follows the passing of the United Nations Declaration…
National Chief RoseAnne Archibald’s Celebrates National Indigenous Peoples Day
Ottawa, Unceded Algonquin Territory, ON — National Chief RoseAnne Archibald issued the following statement marking National Indigenous Peoples Day, a day to recognize Indigenous people’s rich history, diversity, and contributions across Turtle Island. “On National Indigenous Peoples Day, we celebrate…
Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Supports First Nations Call to Delay Implementation of Métis Self-Government Recognition and Implementation Legislation
(Ottawa, ON) The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) affirms its support for First Nations in Ontario calling for the Government of Canada to delay implementation of the Métis Self-Government Recognition and Implementation Legislation between the Métis Nation of Ontario and…
Assembly of First Nations Supports Indigenous Police Chiefs of Ontario Federal Court Motion
(Ottawa, ON) – The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) fully supports the Indigenous Police Chiefs of Ontario (IPCO) in their fight for equitable funding for First Nations Police services in Ontario. IPCO has filed a motion in Federal Court requesting…
First Nations Veterans Council Honours First Nations Veterans on D-Day Anniversary
June 6, 2023, Ottawa, ON – The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) First Nations Veterans Council is commemorating the 79th anniversary of the Normandy Landings, also known as D-Day, and honouring the contributions of First Nations veterans who fought for…