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National Climate Strategy Central to our culture, language, and livelihood is a deep connection to the Land, Water, and Environment. In 2016, the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Elders’ Council ...
The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) is hosting a National Conservation Gathering, Upholding our Relationship to Mother Earth and Stewarding for Abundance, on October 7-8, 2025. The Gathering will be ...
The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) is a national advocacy organization that works to advance the collective aspirations of ...
(July 21, 2025 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa) – National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak will hold a media scrum after joining Canada’s premiers for the Council of the Federation (COF) summer ...
(June 27, 2025 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa) – National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak made the following statement today in response to the Senate’s approval of Bill C-5, the One Canadian ...
“This is a meaningful day to release this summary report, as we reflect on this fourth anniversary how much work remains to be done on the implementation of UNDA,” said National Chief Woodhouse ...
Summary: On June 16, 2025, the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) held a National Virtual Forum on Bill C-5, One Canadian Economy: An Act to enact the Free Trade and Labour Mobility in Canada Act and the ...
National Chief Woodhouse Nepinak will be available for media interviews in person following her testimony at the Senate Committee. To schedule an interview, please contact Cherish Francis, Press ...
(June 10, 2025 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa) – The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) will formally release its National First Nations Justice Strategy on June 11, 2025, during a press ...
(June 10, 2025 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak issued the following statement today on the tabling of Bill C-5, One ...
(June 6, 2025 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak made a statement following her meeting yesterday with Prime Minister Mark ...
(June 2, 2025 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa) – The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) has responded to a request from the federal government to comment on an outline of federal legislation ...