Claims Process Now Open for First Nations Child and Family Services Class Action Settlement
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Assembly of First Nations National Chief Calls for Action to Alleviate Impacts of High Fuel Prices on First Nations
(May 8, 2026 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa, Ontario) – As fuel prices across Canada surge to ever-higher levels, Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak is calling on the federal government to work immediately with First…
AFN National Chief Calls on Canada to Make Changes to Cannabis Act, Align with UN Declaration and Expert Panel Recommendations
(May 7, 2026 – Mi’kmaq Territory) – Speaking to a Nova Scotia Chiefs Leadership Gathering, Assembly of First Nations National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak called on the federal government to finally make changes to the federal Cannabis Act to align…
Assembly of First Nations Calls for Implementation of the Ontario Final Agreement on First Nations Child Welfare
(May 6, 2026 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa, Ontario) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak today expressed her full support for Ontario First Nations calling for implementation of their $8.5 billion final agreement with the…
AFN National Chief Acknowledges the Work and Inspiration of Outgoing Governor General Mary Simon, Welcomes Appointment of New Governor General Louise Arbour
(May 5, 2026 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa, Ontario) – The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief acknowledged today the announcement of Louise Arbour as Canada’s next Governor General, and extended her appreciation to Governor General Mary Simon for…
Spring Economic Update 2026
On April 28, 2026, Minister of Finance and National Revenue François-Philippe Champagne delivered the Spring Economic Update, titled Canada Strong for All. The Spring Economic Update was positioned by the federal government as providing a path to Canada Strong for…
National Chief Calls for Clarity Around Canada Strong Fund, Says Spring Economic Update Lacks Critical Infrastructure Funding for First Nations
(April 28, 2026 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa) – AFN National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak released the following statement today in response to the Spring Economic Update. “Canada’s proposed path to building strong does not appear to involve First Nations,”…
AFN National Chief Raises Serious Concerns About Infringement of First Nations Rights in Bill C-21 – Calls for Immediate Withdrawal of Bill and First Nations Engagement
(April 23, 2026 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa, Ontario) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak released the following statement today in response to Bill C-21, An Act to give effect to the Red River Métis…
First Nations Leaders from Canada and the United States Demonstrate Unity and Joint Action at UNPFII
NEW YORK (April 20, 2026) — The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) and the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) met today during the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII) to advance work on their renewed Declaration of…
BC Premier’s Move to Undermine First Nations Rights is Shameful – AFN National Chief Will Raise Concerns This Week at UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues
(April 20, 2026 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa, Ontario) – National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak expressed support and absolute solidarity with First Nations in British Columbia as they oppose decisions by the provincial Crown to suspend (or amend) key articles…
Assembly of First Nations National Chief Says Federal Majority Government Provides Key Opportunity for Action on First Nations Priorities
(April 14, 2026 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa, Ontario) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak commented on the Liberal Party of Canada securing a majority government in Parliament, describing this achievement as a key opportunity…