About the Event Assembly of First Nations (AFN) - Annual General Assembly
The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) will host its Annual General Assembly from July 15-17, 2025, at the RBC Convention Centre, located at 375 York Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3C 3J3. The AGA will be held on Treaty 1 territory, the traditional lands of the Anishinaabe, Cree, Anisininew, Dakota, Lakota, and Dene peoples.
Register NowPlease note that delegates who pre-register by July 14, 2025, will be entered into a bonus draw!
How to Attend Find out how to register, how to get there, and where to stay.
Registration
Note: Due to recent budget reductions, registration fees for Chiefs and Proxies have been reinstated.
Registration is now open for the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Annual General Assembly (AGA). To enter the Assembly, full registration and payment are required. On-site registration will be available, and all badges must be scanned prior to entering the plenary room.
How to Register
- Register Online – Credit cards are accepted. You will receive a confirmation email after registering. Please provide your confirmation number at the event to pick up your badge.
- Register by Email or Fax – Complete the registration form and submit it by emailing [email protected] or by fax to 613-241-5808. . You will receive a confirmation email after registering. Please provide your confirmation number at the event to pick up your badge.
- Register On-Site – On-site registration will be held on Monday, July 14, 2025, from 2:00pm to 8:00pm at the RBC Convention Centre.
Please note that delegates who pre-register by July 14, 2025, will be entered into a bonus draw! The draw will take place July 17, 2025.
Registration Fees
| Chief/Proxy (Proxy Letter required) | $450.00 |
| First Nations Citizen | $450.00 |
| Councilor, Grand Chief, Hereditary Chief | $450.00 |
| Observer and Non-Government Organization | $1000.00 |
| Other Governments | $1000.00 |
| Senior Citizen (age 65 and older): | $50.00 |
| Student (valid student card required): | $50.00 |
| Veteran | Complimentary |
| Elder | Complimentary |
| Accredited Media | Complimentary |
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.
Note: Registration fees are non-refundable after July 4, 2025. An administration fee of $50 will apply to cancellations.
Registration Process
Photo identification is required at registration for Chiefs, Proxies, accredited media, and students. All participants and groups are encouraged to pre-register and pre-pay, even if their registration is complimentary. Those who pre-register and pre-pay will have access to the Express Line for badge pick-up at the event.
Badge Pick-Up
Badge pick-up will be held on Monday, July 14, 2025, from 2:00pm to 8:00pm at the RBC Convention Centre. To avoid delays, all delegates are strongly encouraged to pick up their badges during this time.
Accommodations
The AFN has reserved blocks of guestrooms at several hotels for the event. When booking, please mention “2025 AFN Special Chiefs 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
Booking Deadline: June 30, 2025
Rates: Traditional $159.00 or $169.00
Reservation Link: Alt Hotel Winnipeg – AFN AGA 2025 - Fairmont Winnipeg
2 Lombard Place, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 0Y3
Booking Deadline: June 13, 2025
Rates: $199 Traditional
$229 Fairmont Corner
$319 Fairmont Gold
$299 Fairmont 1 bedroom
$418 Fairmont Gold 1 bedroom
Reservation Link: Fairmont Winnipeg – AFN AGA 2025 - Holiday Inn & Suites Downtown
360 Colony St., Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3B 2P3
Booking Deadline: June 15, 2025
Rates: $179 for Standard 1 or 2 beds
Reservation Link: Holiday Inn – AFN AGA 2025 - Holiday Inn Winnipeg South
1330 Pembina Highway, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3T 2B4
Booking Deadline: June 13, 2025
Rates: $209 for Standard 2 Queens
Reservation Link: Holiday Inn Winnipeg South – AFN AGA 2025 - Hyatt House
700 Sterling Lyon Parkway, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3P 1J9
Booking Deadline: June 22, 2025
Rates: $180 for King Den
$190 for Two Queen Den
$195 for King Studio
$205 for Two Queen Studio
Reservation Link: Hyatt – AFN AGA 2025 - Inn at the Forks
75 Forks Market Road, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3C 0A2
Booking Deadline: June 13, 2025
Rates: $249 for Standard Queen, Deluxe King, Superior King
Reservation Link: Inn at the Forks – AFN AGA 2025 - Radisson Hotel Winnipeg Downtown
288 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3C 0B8
Booking Deadline: 30 days prior to event
Rates: $189 for a Standard Room
Reservation Link: Radisson Hotel – AFN AGA 2025 - Wyndham Garden Winnipeg Airport
460 Madison St., Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3J 1J1
Booking Deadline: June 29, 2025
Rates: $209 for Standard King/2 Queen
$239 for King Junior Suite
Reservation Link: Wyndham Garden Winnipeg Airport Rooms & Rates - Mere Hotel
333 Waterfront Drive, Winnipeg Manitoba, R3B 0V1
Booking Deadline: Until sold out
Rates: $214 for a Standard Room
Reservation Information: Call 204-594-0333 and reserve under Groups Reservation #672794. - Delta
350 St. Mary Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3C 3J2
Booking Deadline: June 23, 2025
Rates: $209 Standard King/Queen Room
$239 Deluxe King
$289 Club King
Reservation Link: Delta – AFN AGA 2025
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].
Circle of Trade
The AFN Circle of Trade will take place July 15 to 17, 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].
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 mobility devices users, access to a quiet room for sensory processing needs, and other accommodations, please contact [email protected] by June 23, 2025.
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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