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Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Bulletin On-Time Resolutions and Electronic Voting at the AFN Annual General Assembly

Summary: The On-Time Resolutions package is now ready for the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Annual General Assembly (AGA) taking place July 14-16, 2026, at the Rogers Centre in Ottawa, Ontario. The ...
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National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak Congratulates Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs Delegation Participating in Team Canada Trade Mission to Tokyo

I congratulate Grand Chief Kyra Wilson, Chief Sheldon Kent, and Councillor Rachel Ferreira as they represent Manitoba ...
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On National Indigenous Peoples Day, National Chief Calls for Action on First Nations Rights, Clean Water, and Infrastructure

(June 21, 2026 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa, Ontario) – National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak marked National Indigenous Peoples Day by honouring the cultures, languages, histories, and ...
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Assembly of First Nations National Chief Says Federal Government’s Clean Water Legislation Must Be Improved through Engagement with First Nations

(June 16, 2026 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa, Ontario) – National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak acknowledged the tabling of Bill C-37 today, saying it must be improved through direct ...
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AFN National Chief Calls Senate’s Rejection of Indian Residential Schools Denialism in Hate Speech Bill Regressive, Disappointing and a Setback for Reconciliation

(June 5, 2026 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa, Ontario) – National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak today denounced the move by the Senate of Canada to reject an amendment to Bill C-9, often ...
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Spring Economic Update 2026

On April 28, 2026, Minister of Finance and National Revenue François-Philippe Champagne delivered the Spring Economic Update, titled Canada Strong for All. The Spring Economic Update makes some ...
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National Chief Calls for Clarity Around Canada Strong Fund, Says Spring Economic Update Lacks Critical Infrastructure Funding for First Nations

(April 28, 2026 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa) – AFN National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak released the following statement today in response to the Spring Economic Update. “Canada’s proposed ...
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Assembly of First Nations National Chief Responds to Impending Federal Budget Cuts Impacting First Nations

(February 20, 2026 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa) – National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak released the following statement today in response to impending federal budget cuts impacting First ...
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Research and Engagement Services – Supports for First Nations Transition from the Criminal Justice System

The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) is a national advocacy organization that works to advance the collective aspirations of First Nations. The AFN hosts at least two Assemblies each year where ...
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AFN calls for Urgent and Transformative Climate Action Led by Indigenous Peoples following COP30: UN Climate Change Conference 2025

In line with the First Nations-in-Assembly Resolution 36/2023, Urgent and Transformative Climate Action through the AFN National Climate Strategy, and Resolution 05/2019, Declaring a First Nations ...