News Stories The latest news from the Assembly of First Nations.
Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Special Chiefs Assembly and National Chief Election
(Ottawa, Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ontario) – First Nations leaders, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, women, youth, and veterans from across Canada will gather for the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Special Chiefs Assembly and Election of the National Chief from December 5-7,…
Assembly of First Nations (AFN) to Advocate for Urgent and Transformative Climate Action Led by First Nations at COP 28
(Ottawa, Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ontario) – The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) is sending a delegation to the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) for the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) taking place in Dubai, United Arab Emirates,…
Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Calls on the Government of Canada to Immediately Withdraw Bill C-53
(Ottawa, Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ontario) – Yesterday, the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Interim National Chief Joanna Bernard appeared before the Standing Committee on Indigenous and Northern Affairs (INAN), on behalf of the Assembly of First Nations (AFN), calling on…
Assembly of First Nations Responds to Federal Government’s Fall Economic Statement
(Ottawa, Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ontario) – The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) responded today to the Federal Government’s release of its Fall Economic Statement, which included new spending for First Nations priorities in infrastructure, safe drinking water, and social development.…
Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Supports Recommendations in Correctional Investigator of Canada Report
(Ottawa, Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ontario) – The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) supports the findings and recommendations presented in the 50th Annual Report of the Office of the Correctional Investigator, and calls for urgent action to address the overrepresentation and…
Assembly of First Nations Election 2023: Announcement of Candidates for the Office of the National Chief
(Ottawa, Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ontario) – The Office of the Chief Electoral Officer, responsible for the election of the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief, has received nomination papers in proper form from the following persons listed below, in…
AFN Urges First Nations Investments in 2024 Federal Budget
(Ottawa, Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ontario) – On October 26, 2023, Interim National Chief Joanna Bernard addressed the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance (FINA) to discuss the AFN's 2024 pre-budget submission. This submission highlights the importance of investments in…
AFN Presents Final Settlement Agreement for First Nations Children and Families to Federal Court of Canada
(Ottawa, Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ontario) – The Assembly of First Nations' (AFN) legal counsel, along with representatives for class action parties Moushoom and Trout, will appear before the Federal Court of Canada today to seek the approval of the Final…
Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Formally Launches its Transformative National Climate Strategy
(Ottawa, Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ontario) – Today, the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) announced the formal launch of its National Climate Strategy at Parliament Hill. Endorsed through Resolution 36/2023, Urgent and Transformative Climate Action through the AFN National Climate Strategy,…
AFN National Climate Strategy Launch Press Conference
(Ottawa, ON) – The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) will host a press conference at Parliament Hill on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, to formally launch the AFN National Climate Strategy. This strategy was endorsed through resolution by First Nations-in-Assembly during…