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National First Nations Homelessness and Mental Wellness Forum
Who Should Attend? First Nations Chiefs and Councillors First Nations Organizations and Technicians Homelessness, Health and Mental Wellness Professionals and Policymakers Individuals with Lived Experiences with Homelessness Knowledge Keepers and Elders Federal, Provincial, and Territorial Government Representatives For general information…
Special Chiefs Assembly – Long-Term Reform of the First Nations Child and Family Services (FNCFS) Program
This event, re-scheduled from September 2024 based on feedback from Chiefs during regional engagement sessions, will feature expert panels, presentations, and discussions related to the Draft Agreement on long-term reform. View the Amended Draft Agreement Special Chiefs Assembly – Long-Term…
3rd National Climate Gathering: Catalyzing First Nations Climate and Conservation Leadership for Transformative Change
Who Should Attend? First Nations leaders and citizens First Nations environmental specialists Dedicated academics, Environmental non-governmental organizations (ENGOs) and government officials 3rd National Climate Gathering Catalyzing First Nations Climate and Conservation Leadership for Transformative Change Gathering Webcast Some parts of…
Virtual Information and Dialogue Session on Long-Term Reform of First Nations Child and Family Services
This session, accessible via Zoom, will include an overview of the Draft Agreement, findings from regional engagement sessions, and a presentation from Indigenous Services Canada. Chiefs and Proxies are encouraged to participate, engage in the dialogue, ask questions, and provide…
Fifth Annual National Forum on Income Assistance
Forum Goals Provide First Nations with information about the on-going reform of the IA Program. Discuss priorities related to reforming IA program rates, performance indicators, data collection, wrap around supports, and case management and pre-employment supports for the reformed IA…
Virtual Information Sessions on Long-Term Reform of First Nations Child and Family Services
Session Topics and Schedule: July 25, 2024 – Chapter 1: Overview of the Draft Agreement August 8, 2024 – Chapter 2: Protection Funding in the Draft Agreement August 22, 2024 – Chapter 3: Prevention in the Draft Agreement September 5,…
45th Annual General Assembly: Strengthening Our Relations
The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Annual General Assembly (AGA) will be held in-person only on July 9–11, 2024 at the Palais des Congrès, on the traditional territory of the Kanien’kehá:ka Nation, in Montreal, Quebec (QC). Dialogue sessions will be…
2nd Indigenous Law Gathering: Holding Space: Elevating Indigenous Laws to Address Historical Wrongs
Objectives Through focused presentations and facilitated dialogue, participants will have the opportunity to learn from First Nations Knowledge Keepers and experts in Indigenous laws and contribute to the development of a fully independent specific claims resolution centre that is fully…
2024 Specific Claims Webinar: Addressing the Cap on Specific Claims Compensation
AFN First Nations-in-Assembly passed Resolution 09/2020, Jointly Develop a Fully Independent Specific Claims Process and Resolution 53/2022, Fair Resolution of Claims over $150 Million. These resolutions direct the AFN to work jointly with the Government of Canada to remove arbitrary…
AFN Regional Engagement Sessions on Bill C-53: An Act Respecting the Recognition of Certain Métis Governments in Alberta, Ontario, and Saskatchewan
Who should attend? First Nations Chiefs First Nations Technicians to a First Nation or First Nations Organization Important: Please register for the session designated to your region to ensure discussions are relevant. If you have any questions or require…
