Assembly of First Nations: Advocating for First Nations in Canada
Advocating for the rights and quality of life of First Nations people in Canada.. AFN advocates for First Nations in Canada, facilitating regional discussions and dialogue, advocacy efforts and campaigns, legal and policy analysis, and building relationships between First Nations, governments, businesses and the general public.
About Us - Assembly of First Nations
The AFN was created out of a desire among First Nations leadership for a strong and effective collective advocacy organization. From this, values such as respect for human rights, diversity, justice, and the sovereignty of each rights-holding First Nation guide the work of the organization.
News - Assembly of First Nations
Oct 24, 2024 · The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) is sharing the Parliamentary Wrap-Up Report, highlighting its parliamentary advocacy over the past year.
Regional Chiefs - Assembly of First Nations
Executive Committee Portfolio letter. Meet Joanna Bernard, Regional Chief, New Brunswick Building sustainable, prosperous, and self-governing Nations. Assembly of First Nations New Brunswick Regional Chief Joanna Bernard, a member of Madawaska Maliseet First Nation in New Brunswick, Canada, is a prominent leader dedicated to advancing prosperity and economic development for First Nations in ...
All News - Assembly of First Nations
6 days ago · January 21, 2025 Dear President Donald J. Trump, As National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations (AFN), I advocate on behalf of First Nations individuals and communities across Canada on matters of national and international importance.
Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Bulletin – Resolutions from Special ...
Nov 5, 2024 · 60/2024 – Addressing Long-Term Reform of the First Nations Child and Family Services Program and Jordan’s Principle 61/2024 – Meaningful Consultation on Long-Term Reform of First Nations Child and Family Services 62/2024 – Support for the family of Mr. Jon Wells of the Kainai-Blood Tribe Summary: From October 16-18, 2024, the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) held a Special Chiefs ...
Our Leadership - Assembly of First Nations
Our Work We work to advise, guide and support the Assembly's advocacy initiatives to improve the lives of all First Nations in Canada.. Supporting activities across the Assembly of First Nations, the AFN’s Executive Committee consists of the National Chief, Regional Chiefs and the Chairperson of the Knowledge Keepers Council.
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Assembly of First Nations Negotiates $47.8 Billion Commitment …
(July 11, 2024 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak announced today that the First Nations Parties to the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal complaint on discrimination in the First Nations Child and Family Services Program (FNCFS) have secured a commitment from the Government of Canada to
AFN National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak Signs Off on Final ...
(December 19, 2024 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa, Ontario) — The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak has signed 34 resolutions passed by First Nations-in-Assembly during the Special Chiefs Assembly (SCA) held this month. These include Resolution 63/2024, Call for a National Inquiry into Systemic Racism in Policing and First Nations, and Resolution ...