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First Nations Women in Leadership: Virtual Speaker Series
The panels will consist of 2-3 women. Each panelist will present on the topic, followed by a moderated question and answer period. Throughout the Virtual Speaker Series various topics will be addressed, including: Decolonizing women’s leadership roles Governance structures, finance,…
National Wellness Gathering for Indian Residential School Survivors: Assembly of First Nations and First Peoples Wellness Circle
A few of the many topics on the agenda include: Cultural activities for healing and wellness. Strengthening the healers: workforce wellness with workforce leaders and experts. Expert panel on the continuation of the Indian Residential Schools Resolution Health Support Program…
Assembly of First Nations Winter Gala 2023: Together in Celebration
Please see the ticket page for ticketing information, costs and event details. Sponsorship options are available! Please see our Sponsorship Package for more details! If you require any assistance with our online ticketing, or any additional information regarding…
Special Chiefs Assembly & National Chief Election
The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) is a national advocacy organization that works to advance the collective aspirations of First Nations. The AFN hosts at least two Assemblies each year, where mandates and directives for the organization are established through…
Assembly of First Nations (AFN) – Election for National Chief
In accordance with AFN Resolution 34/2023, Appointment of a Chief Electoral Officer and the Timing of the Election of the National Chief, Ron Laufer was appointed as the Chief Electoral Officer for the election of the National Chief through an…
4th Annual Virtual Water Summit: A National Dialogue on Urgent and Emerging Water Issues Facing First Nations
Who should attend? Chiefs and Councillors or their representatives, Public Works Managers, First Nations water and wastewater operators, and individuals who are working in the field of water and wastewater management. First Nations organizations and technicians interested in improving the…
Assembly of First Nations (AFN) – Virtual Cannabis Town Hall
Recognition and support of First Nations’ right to exercise complete jurisdiction over cannabis cultivation, processing and retail operations in First Nations territories (Resolutions 54/2019, 02/2018, and 90/2018). Frameworks and incentives that support First Nations’ participation in the cannabis sector while…
National Virtual Justice Speaker Series
There will be four virtual sessions with a panel of subject matter experts. The Virtual Justice Speaker Series builds off the discussions from the National Forum on Justice to explore four key themes with panels that represent a range of…
Long-term and Continuing Care: Virtual National Focus Group
The AFN is guided by AFN Resolution 44/2022, Co-Development of Policy Options with Indigenous Services Canada for a Memorandum to Cabinet on the Wholistic Long-term and Continuing Care Framework, and AFN Resolution 59/2023, Call for Extending Indigenous Services Canada’s Timeline…
Youth Safe Drinking Water Summit
The youth participants will engage in discussions related to the repeal and replacement of the proposed legislation for Safe Drinking Water for First Nations and the ongoing work of the Joint Technical Working Group. There will be breakout group sessions…
