Claims Process Now Open for First Nations Child and Family Services Class Action Settlement
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National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Expresses Condolences After Passing of MLA Joan Phillip, Amshen
(September 1, 2026 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa) – National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak released the following statement in response to news of the passing of Joan Phillip, Amshen, Member of the Legislative Assembly for BC. “On behalf of the…
National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak Reaffirms “It is and Always Will Be Lake Ontario” in Response to Trump Executive Order
(August 28, 2026 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa, Ontario) – National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak released the following statement today in response to an Executive Order signed by U.S. President Trump to rename Lake Ontario to “Lake America.” "The word…
Assembly of First Nations National Chief Expresses Support for Prime Minister and Canadian Negotiating Team
(August 22, 2026 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa, Ontario) National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak made the following statement today in response to the suspension of Canada/US trade negotiations: “We stand with Prime Minister Carney against Donald Trump's illegal tariffs. We…
Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Bulletin – First Nations-First Ministers’ Meeting (FNFMM) on October 26, 2026
Summary: In Summer 2025, National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak met with Premiers to discuss the importance of a First Nations-specific First Ministers Meeting. Through strong advocacy, the National Chief secured a commitment from the Premiers to request Prime Minister Mark…
National Chief Condemns Parole Board Decision for Man Convicted in Death of Barbara Kentner
(August 20, 2026 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa) – On behalf of First Nations across Canada, National Chief Woodhouse Nepinak expressed deep outrage and concern in response to the Parole Board of Canada’s decision to grant full parole to Brayden…
More than $1.2 Billion in Compensation Provided for Discrimination in First Nations Child and Family Services and Jordan’s Principle Class Action Settlement
(August 17, 2026 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa, Ontario) – National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak stated today that more than 30,000 First Nations children who were removed from their homes have now received compensation through the First Nations Child and…
AFN Annual General Assembly
Summary: From July 14-16, 2026, the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) held its 47th Annual General Assembly (AGA) on the traditional unceded territory of the Anishinabe Algonquin Nation, in Ottawa, Ontario. The 2026 AFN Annual General Assembly welcomed over 2,500…
National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak Calls for Urgent Action by Governments to Support Okanagan Indian Band “Devastated” by Wildfires
(August 6, 2026 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa) – National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak today called on the provincial and federal governments to move immediately to support the Okanagan Indian Band as the leadership and citizens deal with massive damage…
National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak Supports Call by First Nations Leadership for Public Inquiry into Ontario Wildfire Response
(July 24, 2026 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa) – National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak issued the following statement today in response to the ongoing wildfire emergency affecting First Nations communities in Northern Ontario. “On behalf of the Assembly of First…
National Chief Meets with Premiers to Discuss the Canadian Economy, Climate Change and October First Ministers Meeting
(July 22, 2026 – Mi’kmaq Territory, Charlottetown, PEI) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak met with Canada’s Premiers today at the Council of the Federation meeting in Charlottetown. With the priorities identified by Chiefs at…