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SUMMARY: The AFN Executive Committee, led by National Chief Perry Bellegarde and comprised of Regional Chiefs from across the country, passed a motion on March 23 declaring a State of Emergency respecting First Nations and the COVID-19 pandemic. AFN leadership…

SUMMARY:  The Prime Minister announced on March 18 the “Government of Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan” which includes a number of areas that directly or indirectly impact First Nations. The announcement includes $305 million for an Indigenous Communities Support Fund.…

SUMMARY:  National Chief had a conference call with Prime Minister Trudeau and federal Ministers on the COVID-19 pandemic and planning and preparedness that addresses the unique situation and needs of First Nations. National Chief emphasized the critical need for First…

The COVID-19 pandemic is not over. We must continue to listen, learn, be cautious and take care of one another –  a message from the Assembly of First Nations Knowledge Keepers Council   We would like to give thanks to…

(Ottawa, ON): The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) is officially declaring a State of Emergency for First Nations regarding the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. The AFN is pressing for immediate increases in funding for First Nations and full involvement in all…

Summary: The AFN sent a delegation to the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) held in New York, USA, July 10-20, 2023. The thematic focus for this year was “Accelerating the recovery from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and…

We work with caregivers, policymakers and communities in support of First Nations holistic health.Indigenous Peoples are disproportionately affected by disability, addictions, and mental health issues. Combined with the impacts of the pandemic, First Nations are faced with health challenges at…

Advocacy grounded in First Nations determination and jurisdiction over child, family and community wellbeing.At the direction of the First Nations-in-Assembly by way of resolutions, the AFN Social Development Sector has been mandated to advance First Nations control and jurisdiction over…

SUMMARY:  The federal budget was tabled in the House of Commons on April 7, 2022. The Budget 2022 commits a total of $11 billion over 6 years for Indigenous priorities, an average of $1.8 billion per year. The $11 billion…

More than 900 First Nations leaders, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, Women, Youth and Veterans from across Canada virtually joined together from December 7-9, 2021 for the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Special Chiefs Assembly (SCA) hosted by the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan…