Assembly of First Nations: Representing First Nation citizens in …
WEBOct 16 - 18, 2024. Hybrid Calgary, Alberta Online (Zoom) Event Details. Find Out More About Us. The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) is a national advocacy organization that works to advance the collective aspirations of First Nations individuals and communities across Canada on matters of national or international nature and concern.
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WEBPublished: Sep 27, 2024 Press Release Read the Story. (September 27, 2024 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa, Ontario) — Today, the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) reiterated its support for the Inherent right to self-determination for First Nations youth, Two Spirit, and gender-diverse individuals. “First Nations traditions respect ...
Cindy Woodhouse Elected as National Chief of Assembly of First …
WEBDec 7, 2023 — Assembly of First Nations. (613) 292-0857 (mobile) kreid@afn.ca. (Ottawa, Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ontario) – Cindy Woodhouse has been elected as the National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations (AFN). Cindy Woodhouse was elected following David Pratt’s concession after six ballots …
National Chief - Assembly of First Nations
WEBProtecting collective rights–Treaty, inherent rights, title and jurisdiction, the right to self-determination, and all human rights. National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak was born and raised in Pinaymootang First Nation, Manitoba. Her ancestor, Chief Richard Woodhouse, was an original signatory of Treaty No.2. She began her term as National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations
About Us - Assembly of First Nations
WEBThe Assembly of First Nations is committed to making all our digital sites and products accessible for people living with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone while applying relevant accessibility standards: we strive to meet or exceed the W3C’s WCAG 2.1 Level AA for all our digital offerings. AFN is an ...
45th Annual General Assembly - Assembly of First Nations
WEBThe Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Annual General Assembly (AGA) will be held in-person only on July 9–11, 2024 at the Palais des Congrès, on the traditional territory of the Kanien’kehá:ka Nation, in Montreal, Quebec (QC). Dialogue sessions will be conducted on July 8, 2024. The theme of the 2024 AFN AGA is “Strengthening Our
2. Maps – AFN It's Our Time Toolkit - Assembly of First Nations
WEBNative Land. This interactive tool provides an overview of Indigenous territories, languages and Treaties across the globe. Other similar maps display each nation’s territories as bordering on other nations. This map, however, demonstrates that First Nations territories often overlap each other. View Map View Teacher’s Guide.
Press Release - Assembly of First Nations
WEBPublished: Aug 29, 2024 Press Release Read the Story. (August 29, 2024 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa, Ontario) — The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak is extending congratulations to Garrison Settee on his re-election as Grand Chief of Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO). “On behalf….
Assembly of First Nations Bulletin – Update on First Nations Child …
WEBSUMMARY: The AFN appeared before the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal (CHRT) on September 15 and 16, 2022, to seek the CHRT’s endorsement of the $20-billion Final Settlement Agreement to compensate First Nations children and families harmed by discriminatory underfunding of the First Nations Child and Family Services Program and for the federal government's narrow application
Our Leadership - Assembly of First Nations
WEBOur 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.