About the Event Assembly of First Nations (AFN) - Annual General Assembly
The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Annual General Assembly (AGA) will be held on September 3-5, 2025 at the RBC Convention Centre in Winnipeg which is located on Treaty One lands, the original territories of the Anishinaabe, Cree, Anisininew, Dakota, Lakota, Dene peoples.
The RBC Convention Centre is located at 375 York Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3C 3J3.
Register NowHow to Attend Find out how to register, how to get there, and where to stay.
Registration
Where does your registration fee go?
Registration fees help to offset the direct costs of holding 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. Participants who pre-register/ pre-pay will have access to the Express Line for badge pick up at the event.
- Register Online. Credit cards are accepted. Once registered, you will receive a confirmation email. Please provide your confirmation number at the event for badge pick up.
- Register by Email or Fax. Complete the registration form and fax it to 613-241-5808 or send by email to [email protected]. Please provide your confirmation number at the event for badge pick-up.
To enter the Assembly, full registration and payment are required. On-site registration and payment are also available.
To avoid line-ups, delegates are encouraged to pick up their badges and complete on-site registration on Tuesday, September 2 from 12:00pm–6:00pm at the RBC Convention Centre.
Registration Fees*
| Chief/Proxy (Proxy Letter required) | $450.00 |
| First Nations Citizen, Councilor, Grand Chief, Hereditary Chief | $450.00 |
| Observer and Non-Government Organization | $1,000.00 |
| Other Governments: | $1,000.00 |
| Senior Citizen (age 65 and older): | $50.00 |
| Student (valid student card required): | $50.00 |
| Veteran | Complimentary |
| Elder | Complimentary |
| Accredited Media | Complimentary |
*Please note that registration fees are non-refundable after August 20, 2025. An administration fee of $50 will apply to cancellations. Photo identification will also be requested at badge pick-up for Chiefs, Proxies, students, and media.
Pre-Registration Bonus
Register early and pay by September 2, 2025, to avoid long line ups and be entered into the draw to win a prize. The draw will take place on September 5, 2025.
Hotel Accommodations
The AFN has reserved blocks of guestrooms at several hotels for the event. When booking, please mention “2025 AFN Annual General Assembly” to receive the preferred group rate.
Be sure to make your reservation before the cut-off dates to guarantee availability and access to the discounted rate. Bookings made after these dates will be subject to regular hotel pricing. All travel, meals, and accommodation costs are the responsibility of the guest or group, unless you have been contacted directly by an AFN representative. All expenses must be settled upon check-out.
- Alt Hotel Winnipeg
310 Donald Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 2H3
Deadline to book: August 4, 2025
Rate: Traditional $159.00 or $169.00
Reservation Link: Details – Alt Hotel Winnipeg - Fairmont Winnipeg
2 Lombard Place, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 0Y3
Deadline to Book: August 1, 2025
Rate: $329 Fairmont Corner
$419 Fairmont Gold
$399 Fairmont 1 bedroom suit
$519 Fairmont Gold – one bedroom suit
Room Block Reservation Link: https://book.passkey.com/e/51078226 - Holiday Inn & Suites Downtown
360 Colony St., Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3B 2P3
Deadline to Book: June 15, 2025
Rate: $179 for Standard 1 or 2 beds
Room Block Reservation Link: AFN ANNUAL GENERAL ASSEMBLY - Holiday Inn Winnipeg South
1330 Pembina Highway, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3T 2B4
Deadline to Book: May 13, 2025
Rate: $199 for Standard 2 Queens
Room Block Reservation Link: Annual General Assembly - Hyatt House
700 Sterling Lyon Parkway, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3P 1J9
Deadline to Book: August 12, 2025
Rate: $205 for King Den
$215 for Two Queen Den
$220 for King Studio
$230 for Two Queen Studio
Room Block Reservation Link: https://www.hyatt.com/shop/rooms/ywgxw?checkinDate=2025-09-02&checkoutDate=2025-09-06&rooms=1&adults=1&kids=0&corp_id=G-AFN9&accessibilityCheck=false - Radisson Hotel Winnipeg Downtown
288 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3C 0B8
Deadline to Book: August 3, 2025
Rate: $189 for a Standard Room
Room Block Reservation Link: https://choicehotels.com/reservations/groups/oy59u3 - Mere Hotel
333 Waterfront Drive, Winnipeg Manitoba, R3B 0V1
Deadline to Book: August 3, 2025
Rate: $214 for a Standard Room
Group Reservation # 700184
Room Block Reservation Link: https://reservations.travelclick.com/113465?groupID=4829538 - Hampton Inn by Hilton
730 Berry Street, Winnipeg MB, R3H 0S6
Deadline to Book: August 6, 2025
Rate: $179 for a Standard Queen or Standard King
$189 for a King Suite with Sofabed
Room Block Reservation: Assembly of First Nation - Sandman Signature Winnipeg Airport Hotel & Suites
1760 Sargent Avenue, Winnipeg MB, R3H 0C7
Deadline to Book: August 6, 2025
Rate: $179 Standard 2 Queen
$189 Standard 2 Queen with Kitchenette
$179 Standard 1 King with Sofa Bed
$199 Standard Suite 1 King, with Sofa Bed and Kitchen
Room Block Reservation: https://reservations.sandmanhotels.com/9879385?groupID=4862631 - Sandman Hotel Winnipeg Airport
Same address as above 2 different hotels.
Deadline to Book: August 6, 2025
Rate: $149 Standard 2 Queen
$149 Standard 1 King with Sofa Bed
$159 Standard 2 Queen with Sofa Bed
$159 Standard 1 King with Sofa Bed and Kitchen
Room Block Reservation: https://reservations.sandmanhotels.com/113123?groupID=4862622 - Fort Garry Hotel
222 Broadway St., Winnipeg MB, R3C 0R3
Deadline to Book: August 11, 2025
Rate: $249 for a Standard 2 Queen Room
$249 for a Standard King Room
Room Block Reservation: ChoiceHotels.com/reservations/groups/TS03R0
Travel
Corporate Traveller is the preferred travel agency of the AFN. The AFN and Corporate Traveller have obtained discounted travel rates for delegates attending the 2025 Annual General Assembly. To access these rates, contact Corporate Traveller and mention that your travel is for the “AFN Annual General Assembly.” Corporate Traveller will provide a quote and book your travel using exclusive fares arranged for this event.
To book your travel, please contact:
Amy Brennan
[email protected]
613-236-2444 (Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST)
Leigha Timlin
[email protected]
613-236-2444 (Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST)
Sponsorship Opportunities
If you are interested in being a sponsor of one of our events at the AGA, please contact [email protected].
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Circle of Trade Show
The AFN Circle of Trade will take place September 3-5, 2025. The trade show is an excellent opportunity to facilitate networking among First Nations, organizations, businesses, and government. For information about the Circle of Trade, please contact [email protected].
Golf Tournament
Updates will be available soon.
Accessibility
The AFN is committed to ensuring that all attendees can participate fully and equally. For accessibility support or to request services such as American Sign Language interpretation, interpretation Langue des Signes Québécoise, reserved seating for those who use mobility devices, access to a quiet room for those with sensory processing disabilities, and other services, please contact [email protected] by August 15, 2025.
Host Region Events
Coming soon!
Contact Information
If you have questions or require assistance, please contact the appropriate area below:
Registration Inquiries
Email: [email protected]
Tradeshow Information
Email: [email protected]
Sponsorship Opportunities
Email: [email protected]
Accessibility Requests (Disability)
Email: [email protected]
General AGA Coordination
Khamarie Desjarlais – [email protected]
Lili Miller – [email protected]
Joyce McDougall – [email protected]
Documents Assembly of First Nations (AFN) – Annual General Assembly Documents
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