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News National Chief Calls for Immediate Engagement with First Nations to Address Racism in Canada’s Health Systems
(Ottawa, ON) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde reiterated recommendations and called for urgency in addressing systemic racism in Canada’s health care systems at a two-day virtual meeting with federal, provincial and territorial ministers and Metis…
News First Nations leaders and delegates to gather virtually Tuesday and Wednesday for the 41st AFN Annual General Assembly
(Ottawa, ON) – For the first time, hundreds of First Nations Chiefs, leaders, Elders and youth are gathering virtually on December 8-9, 2020 for the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Annual General Assembly (AGA). This year’s theme, “All Our Relations:…
News AFN National Chief Bellegarde discouraged by Canada’s Announcement that clean water targets will be missed
(Ottawa, ON) – AFN National Chief Perry Bellegarde says First Nations are frustrated, yet not surprised, by today’s announcement from Indigenous Services Minister Marc Miller, confirming that Canada will not be able to lift all First Nations long-term drinking water…
News National Chief Bulletin – Update on federal engagement for a Bill to advance implementation of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
SUMMARY In early October, the federal Department of Justice (DoJ) initiated an engagement process respecting a proposed federal Bill to advance implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UN Declaration). The focus of federal engagement…
News Technical Reports – Housing Unit – October 2020
The AFN is the national organization representing First Nations citizens in Canada. Follow AFN on Twitter @AFN_Updates. 1.What has the Housing Unit worked on over the last quarter? Over the last quarter, the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Housing Unit…
News AFN Women’s Council Call For Immediate Action To End Violence Against Indigenous Women And Girls
(Ottawa, ON) – On Sunday, vigils in honour of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) will take place across the country. These annual vigils raise public awareness and consciousness on the ongoing issue of MMIWG and helps healing…
News AFN National Chief Bellegarde says Nanos numbers show majority of Canadians see addressing First Nations concerns as a priority, even during a pandemic
(Ottawa, ON) – Today, the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) is releasing a Nanos poll that shows support for the direction of the AFN’s advocacy and that Canadians give First Nations issues high priority, including supporting improvements in social and…
News AFN National Chief Bellegarde welcomes new funding to support First Nations economic development and tourism
(Ottawa, ON) – National Chief Perry Bellegarde of the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) said he welcomes the newly announced funding to help First Nations’ economic development initiatives and tourism industry get through the COVID-19 pandemic. Today, Indigenous Services Minister…
News One year after the National Inquiry’s final report on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, National Chief Bellegarde maintains immediate action can be taken
(Ottawa, ON) – One year after the release of the National Inquiry’s final report on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG), Canada’s governments must remain focused on ending violence against First Nations women, girls and LGBTQ2S. National Chief…
News AFN National Chief Perry Bellegarde Welcomes Funding to Help Ensure Health and Safety for Residents in Northern Saskatchewan
(Ottawa, ON) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde says the federal government’s announcement yesterday of $2.3 million to support efforts to combat the COVID-19 crisis in northwestern Saskatchewan is important to ensure the safety and security…