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Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak released the following statement today in response to ...
(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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Dear President Donald J. Trump, As National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations (AFN), I advocate on behalf of First Nations individuals and communities across Canada on matters of national and ...
(March 10, 2025 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa) — National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak, along with compensation administrator Deloitte, announced today the opening of the first two claims ...
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 ...
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 ...
(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 ...
The 45th General Federal Election is taking place on April 28, 2025. The AFN has identified 36 federal ridings across Canada where First Nations electors could decide the outcomes of the April 2025 ...
(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 ...
National Chief Woodhouse Nepinak will be available for interviews following her address and upon request. To arrange an interview, please contact Cherish Francis, Press Secretary, Office of the ...