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44th Annual General Assembly

Jul 11 - 13, 2023
OnlineOnline (Zoom)
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Important Documents

Registration Form
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Proxy Letter
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Agenda
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Final Resolutions
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About the Event The Assembly of First Nations Annual General Assembly (AGA) will take place July 11-13, 2023 with dialogue sessions taking place on July 10 in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

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Halifax (Kjipuktuk) is located in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaw people.

The AGA will be held at the Halifax Convention Centre located at 1650 Argyle Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3J 0E6.

In accordance with the Charter of the Assembly of First Nations and the by-laws of the National Indian Brotherhood, an Annual General Assembly is to be held in June or July of every year.

Agenda Draft Agenda

Time Session/Activity Actions
1:00 pm

Concurrent Dialogue Sessions (In-Person)

• Long-Term Reform of the First Nations Child and Family Services Program and Jordan’s Principle
• Peace on the Water: Conversation on Racism in Fisheries
• Long-Term and Community Care Framework (Health)
• Additions to Reserve Policy Reform

3:00 pm

Concurrent Dialogue Sessions (In-Person)

• AFN National Climate Strategy and First Nations Nature Table
• Urban, Rural and Northern Indigenous Housing Strategy
• United Nations Declaration Act National Action Plan
• Safe Drinking Water for First Nations Legislation

6:00 pm

Host Event: Welcome Reception

Register here https://afnns.ca/2023-afn-aga-social-and-cultural-program/

Time Session/Activity Actions
8:30 am

• Grand Entry
• Opening Prayer – Knowledge Keepers TBC
• Welcome by Host Officials – TBC
• Territorial Welcome • Opening Address
• Honouring
• AFN Knowledge Keepers Council Report
• AFN Women’s Council Report
• First Nations Veterans Council Report
• AFN National Youth Council Report
• 2SLGBTQQIA+ Council Report

11:00 am

• Adoption of Rules of Procedures for Assemblies
• Adoption of Agenda

11:30 am

Audited Financial Statements
º AFN/NIB º NIB Trust

12:00 pm

Wellness Break

1:00 pm

AGA Resolutions Update Report

1:15 pm

Plenary: Chiefs Committee on Charter Renewal Update

2:30 pm

Plenary: Update on the Healing Path Forward Accord – AFN-Canada MOU on Joint Priorities

3:30 pm

Resolutions

5:00 pm

End of Day

7:00 pm

Host Event: East Coast Party

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Time Session/Activity Actions
9:00 am

Plenary: National Climate Strategy

10:00 am

Plenary: Specific Claims

11:00 am

Plenary: First Nations Policing as an Essential Service Legislation

12:00 pm

Lunch Break

1:00 pm

Resolutions

3:00 pm

Wellness Break

3:15 pm

Resolutions

5:00 pm

End of Day

6:30 pm

Host Event: Lobster Supper and Entertainment (paid event)

Buy tickets here https://afnns.ca/2023-afn-aga-social-and-cultural-program/

Time Session/Activity Actions
9:00 am

Plenary: United Nations Declaration Act National Action Plan Update

10:00 am

Plenary: Safe Drinking Water for First Nations Legislation Update

11:00 am

Indian Residential Institutions Update

11:30 am

Guests (TBC)

12:00 pm

Lunch Break

1:00 pm

Resolutions

2:00 pm

Guests (TBC)

4:00 pm

• Closing Remarks • Closing Prayer
• Closing Ceremony

5:00 pm

End of Day

How to Attend Find out how to register.

Registration

Pre-registration Bonus

All Assembly delegates who participate in pre-registration on or before Monday, July 3, 2023 will be entered into a pre-registration bonus draw. Get your registration TODAY and avoid the line ups!

Where does your registration fee go?

Registration fees help to offset the direct costs of organizing Chiefs Assemblies including facility rentals, audio/visual equipment, interpretation services, webcasting, registration services, facilitators, translation, signage, Elder honorarium, and drum groups.

Registration Process

Photo identification will be requested at registration for Chief/Proxies and students.

All participants and groups are encouraged to pre-register and pre-pay, even if your registration is complimentary. There will be separate line-ups at the event for those who pre-register and pre-pay in advance of the Assembly.

  • Register ONLINE. You will receive a confirmation email once registered. VISA, MasterCard and American Express accepted.
  • Complete the registration form included in this notice and FAX it to Tash Cote at 613-241-5808 or by email to [email protected].

Registration forms and payment must be received before entry into the Assembly. You may also register on-site with your payment.

Please note that registration fees are non-refundable after June 30, 2023.

An administration fee of $50 will apply for all cancellations prior to June 30, 2023.

Onsite pre-registration will be held on Monday, July 10, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. at the Halifax Convention Centre.

For planning purposes and to avoid line-ups, all delegates are encouraged to pick up badges at this time.

Fees

  • Chief/Proxy (Proxy letter required): Complimentary
  • First Nations Citizen/Organization, Band Councillor, Grand Chief: $450.00
  • Observer and Non-Government Organization: $800.00
  • Other Governments: $800.00
  • Senior Citizen (age 65 and older): $50.00
  • Students (valid student card required): $50.00
  • Veterans: Complimentary
  • Elders: Complimentary
  • Accredited Media: Complimentary

 

Hotel accommodations

The AFN has blocked hotel guest-rooms at the following Halifax hotels:

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  • Cambridge Suites Hotel Halifax
    1583 Brunswick St., Halifax, NS, B3J 3P5
    902-420-0555
    Reservations
    Rate: $229/night
    Cut-off date: June 9, 2023
  • The Prince George Hotel
    1725 Market Street, Halifax, NS, B3J 3N9
    902-425-1986
    Reservations
    Rate: $259-$359/night, Suites $649/night
    Cut-off date: June 9, 2023
  • Atlantica Hotel Halifax
    1980 Robie St., Halifax NS, B3H 3G5
    Reservations
    Telephone: 902-423-1161
    Rate: $239/night
  • The Barrington Hotel
    1875 Barrington St., Halifax, NS, B3J 3J6
    902-429-7410
    Reservations
    Rate: $219/night
    Cut-off date: June 12, 2023
  • Four Points
    1496 Hollis Street, Halifax, NS, B3J 3Z1
    Reservations
    Rate: $285 – $325/night
    Telephone: 902-404-0726
    Cut-Off Date: June 9, 2023
  • Halifax Hotel
    1990 Barrington St., Halifax, NS, B3J 1P2
    902-425-6700
    Reservations
    Rate: $219/night
    Cut-Off Date: June 6, 2023
  • Hampton Inn
    1960 Brunswick St., Halifax, NS, B3J 2G7 (connected to Homewood Suites)
    Telephone: 1-855-331-0334
    Reservations
    Rate: $209-$219/night
    Cut-Off Date: June 13, 2023
  • Homewood Suites
    1960 Brunswick St., Halifax, NS, B3J 2G7 (connected to Hampton Inn)
    Telephone: 1-855-331-0337
    Reservations
    Rate: $219/night
    Cut-Off Date: June 13, 2023
  • Harbourfront by Marriott
    1919 Upper Water Street, Halifax, NS, B3J 3J5
    Telephone: 1-800-943-6760
    Reservations
    Rate: $272-$312/night
    Cut-Off Date: June 9, 2023
  • The Hollis
    1649 Hollis St., Halifax, NS, B3J 1V8
    Telephone: 902-429-7233
    Reservations
    Rate: $239-$279/night
    Cut-Off Date: June 10, 2023
  • The Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites
    1515 South Park St., Halifax, NS, B3J 2L2
    Telephone: 1-800-565-2020
    Reservations
    Rate: $239-$339/night
    Cut-Off Date: May 25, 2023
  • Muir Halifax
    1709 Lower Water St., Halifax, NS, B3J 1S5
    Telephone: 902-407-6847
    Reservations
    Rate: $449.99/night
    Cut-Off Date: June 9, 2023
  • Residence Inn by Marriott
    1599 Grafton St., Halifax NS, B3J 2C3
    902-422-0493
    Rate: $239/night
    Reservations
    Cut-Off Date: May 26, 2023
  • The Westin Nova Scotian
    1181 Hollis St., Halifax NS B3H 2P6
    Telephone: 902-496-2057
    Reservations
    Rate: $229-$259/night
    Cut-Off Date: June 13, 2023

Travel & Transportation

Indigeno Travel is the preferred travel agency of the AFN. Indigeno Travel is Indigenous owned, and its service comes complete with conference discounts, 24/7 emergency service for unforeseen flight changes, and a dedicated agent for personalized service. Please contact Indigeno by phone at +1 (204) 416-7889, toll-free at +1 (888) 202-8262, or use the Indigeno event booking form to make your flight arrangements.

 

Resolutions

Resolutions for consideration at the Annual General Assembly must be submitted to AFN by June 2, 2023. Please contact [email protected] for more information on the resolution process.

AFN Circle Of Trade Show

The AFN Circle of Trade Show will take place July 11-13, 2023. The trade show is an excellent opportunity to facilitate networking among First Nations, organizations, businesses and government.

To register or obtain more information about the AFN Circle of Trade Show, please contact [email protected].

Tuesday July 11, 2023: 9:00am – 5:00pm

Wednesday July 12, 2023: 9:00am – 5:00pm

Thursday July 13, 2023: 9:00am – 1:00pm

Artisan

Booth Type Company  
Artisan Cree Crafts  
Artisan Gayl Sinclair Art  
Artisan INAC (Indigenous Nations Apparel Company)  
Artisan Ironstar Co  
Artisan James Bay Cree Arts + Crafts  
Artisan Kokom Scrunchies  
Artisan Rombough Creations  
Artisan Tammy Beauvais Designs  
Artisan Teekca’s Boutique  
Artisan Tracy Metallic Designs  
Artisan Truckhouse  
Artisan Turtle Island Arts & Crafts  
Artisan Wikwemikong Boogzees  
Artisan Wolf Pack Apparel  

 

Premium

Booth Type Company  
Premium AFN Insurance Brokers Inc.
Premium Anew Canada
Premium Batchewana Telecom  
Premium Calix
Premium Canadian Operating Engineers Joint Apprenticeship Training Council – booth 1/2
Premium Canadian Operating Engineers Joint Apprenticeship Training Council – booth 2/2
Premium Canadian Pipeline Advisory Council
Premium CN Rail – booth 1/2  
Premium CN Rail – booth 2/2  
Premium CORCAN  
Premium Dixon Mitchell Investment Counsel
Premium Fiera Capital Corp.
Premium First Nations Bank of Canada + FNB Trust
Premium First Nations Child and Family Caring Society  
Premium First Nations Financial Management Board
Premium First Nations Market Housing Fund  
Premium First Nations Tax Commission
Premium First Nations Veterans Council  
Premium First Peoples Law LLP
Premium FNIGC
Premium Gitpo Renew Inc.  
Premium Indspire
Premium JFK Law LLP
Premium Leith Wheeler Investment Counsel
Premium LiUNA
Premium Marriott International
Premium Michels Canada
Premium Ontario First Nations Technical Services Corporation  
Premium PCL/ED, a Joint Venture
Premium Peace Hills Trust
Premium Redmane Technology
Premium Grand River Enterprise Premium Booth  

 

Standard

Booth Type Company  
Standard AFOA Canada  
Standard Assembly of First Nations  
Standard Assembly of First Nations – AFN Help Desk/Child Welfare  
Standard BDO Canada LLP    
Standard Catalystet  
Standard CINA  
Standard CINUP / Johnston Group  
Standard Concentra Trust/Equitable Bank  
Standard Dreamcatcher Productions  
Standard Elections Canada  
Standard Firelight Group  
Standard First Nations Health Managers Association  
Standard First Nations Housing Professionals Association  
Standard Food, Environment, Health and Nutrition of First Nations Children and Youth Study  
Standard Hilton  
Standard Indigenous Fire Safety Council  
Standard Language Conservancy  
Standard Mahihkan Management  
Standard NB Power  
Standard Office of the Special Interlocutor for Missing Children and Unmarked Graves Executive Assistant and Burial Sites  
Standard Pacific Homes  
Standard River Rock Casino Resort  
Standard Rocktree MGO Construction Materials Inc  
Standard River Rock Casino Resort  
Standard River Rock Casino Resort  
  NR Can  

Social and Cultural Events

The Assembly of First Nations Nova Scotia is proud to be hosting the 44th AFN AGA in Halifax, NS, located in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaw people. The AFN Nova Scotia is planning exciting social and cultural events for the AGA. More details will be provided as these events are confirmed.

Golf Tournament

Please be advised that the Golf Tournament during the AGA on July 10, 2023, is postponed. The Golf Tournament will be rescheduled later in the summer in Ottawa, ON. Please monitor our website for more information.

 
 

AGA Information

Please visit the AFN website at www.afn.ca or contact the following individuals for more information:

AGA Coordination

Joyce McDougall
E-mail: [email protected]

and/or

Veronica Wemigwans
E-mail: [email protected]

Accessibility (Disability)

The AFN continues to ensure that our all events are safe and accessible spaces where people of all abilities can participate fully and with dignity.

If you, or someone you know requires accommodations (such as American Sign Language interpretation, interpretation Langue des Signes Québécoise, reserved seating for persons using mobility devices, access to a quiet room for persons with sensory processing disabilities, Braille materials, etc.) we invite you to contact [email protected] to make an accommodation request. Requests should be made by June 30, 2023 at the latest in order to give us sufficient time to make the accommodations.

On behalf of the Assembly of First Nations, we look forward to seeing you in Halifax!

Sponsors

 

 

 

 

If you are interested in sponsoring one of our events during the AGA, please contact [email protected].

North American Indigenous Games

Dialogue Sessions

Monday, July 10

1:00PM – 2:30PM

Sessions Room

Update on Long-Term Reform of the First Nations Child and Family Services Program and Jordan’s Principle: The Path Forward

A1

Peace on the Waters 2023

A2

Wholistic Long-Term and Continuing Care Framework

A3

Land Back: Reforming Canada’s Additions-to-Reserve Policy

201

Update on Legislative Framework Recognizing First Nations Policing as an Essential Service

202

3:00PM – 4:30PM

Sessions Room

Canada’s ‘Action Plan’ to Implement the UN Declaration: Risks and Opportunities

A1

Climate and Conservation Leadership

A2

Safe Drinking Water Dialogue Session on Canada’s Proposed Draft Legislation: An Act respecting drinking water, wastewater and related infrastructure on First Nation lands

A3

Urban, Rural and Northern Housing and First Nations

201

 

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