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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.…
Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Advocates for Concrete Actions to Uplift First Nations Women at the Ministers Responsible for the Status of Women Meeting
(July 26, 2024 – Treaty 1 Territory, Winnipeg, Manitoba) – On Tuesday, Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Regional Chief Wendell LaBobe of Prince Edward Island, Portfolio Holder for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people, and Chief Connie…
AFN National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak Congratulates Newly Elected Manitoba Regional Chief Willie Moore
(July 24, 2024 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa) – Today, the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak extended congratulations to newly elected Manitoba Regional Chief Willie Moore. “We would like to congratulate Regional Chief Willie Moore…
AFN National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak Statement Following Meeting with Manitoba Lieutenant Governor Anita R. Neville
(July 17, 2024 – Winnipeg, Manitoba) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak released the following statement after meeting with The Honourable Anita R. Neville, Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba: “At the AFN Annual General Assembly, First…
AFN National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak Welcomes Historic Apology to Dakota and Lakota Nations
(July 16, 2024 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa, Ontario) – The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak welcomed the historic apology issued by the Government of Canada to the Dakota and Lakota Nations for longstanding injustices,…
Assembly of First Nations Concludes 45th Annual General Assembly
(July 16, 2024 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa, Ontario) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak released the following statement at the conclusion of the AFN 45th Annual General Assembly (AGA) on the unceded territory of…