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Interim National Chief Joanna Bernard Responds to Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Resolution 13/2020 Panel Final Report
Halifax, Nova Scotia – Interim National Chief Joanna Bernard released the following statement in response to the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Resolution 13/2020 Panel Final Report: “On behalf of the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Executive Committee, we thank…
Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Adopts Transformative National Climate Strategy
(Halifax, Unceded Mi'kma'ki Territory, NS) – Today, at the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Annual General Assembly (AGA) taking place in Halifax, Nova Scotia, First Nations-in-Assembly passed Resolution 31/2023, endorsing the AFN National Climate Strategy and calling for urgent and…
AFN First Nations Policing Press Conference
Halifax, Nova Scotia – The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) will be holding a press conference to support the Indigenous Police Chiefs of Ontario’s recent Federal Court Motion decision. On June 30, Justice Denis Gascon ordered Public Safety Canada (PSC)…
AFN Chiefs Committee on Charter Renewal Press Conference for Release of “Making Us Stronger: AFN Charter Renewal 2023” Report and Recommendations
Halifax, Nova Scotia – The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Chiefs Committee on Charter Renewal will hold a press conference to unveil recommendations on the renewal and restructuring of the Assembly of First Nations. Mandated in 2017, 2019, and 2022,…
Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Regional Chief Cindy Woodhouse Appears at Meeting of the Council of the Federation and National Indigenous Organizations Leaders
Ottawa, ON – The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Manitoba Regional Chief Cindy Woodhouse attended the Council of the Federation and National Indigenous Organizations Leaders meeting on July 10, 2023. The meeting occurred in Winnipeg, Manitoba, with the Premiers and…
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…