Assembly of First Nations

Years after release of TRC report, most Canadians want accelerated action to remedy damage done by residential school system, says poll

A poll conducted by the Canadian Race Relations Foundation, the Assembly of First Nations and Abacus Data shows that the majority of Canadians believe governments are not doing enough to teach ...
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Human Resources Assistant – 2019-HR-01

Description: The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) requires an energetic, conscientious and career-minded Human Resources (HR) Assistant, to be responsible for providing transactional support to the HR ...
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Assembly of First Nations National Chief Expresses Support for Plan Submitted to Human Rights Tribunal to Reform First Nations Child and Family Services

Assembly of First Nations National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak expressed support in principle for the plan submitted today ...
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The Digital Connectivity Gap

High speed connectivity has become synonymous with positive economic development, quality education, quality healthcare services and the preservation of Indigenous culture. True connectivity will help ...
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National Climate Strategy

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 ...
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National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak Speaks to National Aboriginal Capital Corporations Association

National Chief will be available for media interviews on this and other topics following the address and upon request. To arrange an interview, please contact Cherish Francis Press Secretary, Office ...
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Open Letter to Members of Parliament: Support and Prioritize the Advancement of Bill C-61, First Nations Clean Water Act

The Assembly of First Nations calls on all Members of Parliament to prioritize the advancement of Bill C-61, First Nations Clean Water Act. Your support is needed to ensure this Bill is referred to ...
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Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Marks the Fifth Anniversary of National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) with Progress Report on the ...

(June 3, 2024 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa, Ontario) – Today, on the fifth anniversary of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) Final Report, the ...
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Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Hosts National Virtual Forum on the Amended Bill C-5, One Canadian Economy

The event is closed to media. National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak will be available for interviews after the National Virtual Forum. A recording of the Forum will be released online shortly ...
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Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Marks Third Anniversary of National Ribbon Skirt Day

(January 4, 2025 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa, Ontario) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak issued the following statement to commemorate the third ...
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Statement from National Chief Regarding Building Canada Act: Enormous Responsibility Rests on MPs and Senators to Uphold the Honour of the Crown

(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 ...
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Statement from National Chief: Meeting with the Prime Minister and Planning for a Chiefs Forum

(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 ...