Assembly of First Nations: Representing First Nation citizens ...
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.
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6 days ago · (November 4, 2024 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa, Ontario) — Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak released the following statement today following the passing of Justice (Calvin) Murray Sinclair, who …
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Oct 24, 2024 · TO: All Chiefs, PTOs, Tribal Councils, AFN Staff FROM: AFN Resolutions Committee DATE: September 27, 2024 – 1st notice RESOLUTION DEADLINE: Friday, October 25, 2024 RESOLUTIONS are the essential mechanism by which First Nations provide specific direction to the Assembly of…
First Nations Leaders Gather to Advance Priorities at ...
2 days ago · (December 1, 2024 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa, Ontario) – The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) will hold its Special Chiefs Assembly (SCA) from December 3-5, 2024, on the traditional unceded territory of the Anishinabe Algonquin Nation in Ottawa, Ontario. Hundreds of Chiefs, Knowledge Keepers, Elders, youth, women, 2SLGBTQQIA+ individuals, …
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.
Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Bulletin – Amendments to ...
Summary: On July 11, 2024, the Assembly of First Nations (AFN), along with Chiefs of Ontario (COO), Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) and the Government of Canada announced a $47.8 billion Draft Agreement on Long-Term Reform of First Nations Child and Family Services (FNCFS) Program. Through a series of national and regional engagements conducted across various
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About AFN. The role of the National Chief and the AFN is to advocate on behalf of First Nations as directed by Chiefs-in-Assembly. This includes facilitation and coordination of national and regional discussions and dialogue, advocacy efforts and campaigns, legal and policy analysis, communicating with governments, including facilitating relationship building between First …