Assembly of First Nations National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak acknowledged the tabling of Bill C-37 but said the legislation must be improved through direct engagement with First Nations. She said the bill does not recognize First Nations’ rights to clean water and raised concerns about weak source water protections, ambiguity in the definition of First … Read more
At the General Assembly of the Assembly of First Nations (AFN), a resolution was adopted regarding the proposed project of a Near Surface Disposal Facility on the Chalk River Laboratories site, calling for “an urgent meeting between the AFN and the Government of Canada regarding the consultation policy of the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission as … Read more
At last week’s General Assembly of the Assembly of First Nations, a resolution was adopted regarding the proposed project of a Near Surface Disposal Facility on the Chalk River Laboratories site, calling for “an urgent meeting between the AFN and the Government of Canada regarding the consultation policy of the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission as it … Read more
Perry Bellegarde, National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations, issued a statement: “[The] Speech from the Throne promised to maintain the important commitments made in the 2019 Speech with additional specifics on infrastructure, housing, policing as an essential service, and a number of other items,” he said. “We must now ensure these commitments are reflected in the … Read more
Due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, the Assembly of First Nations’ Executive Committee has made the difficult but necessary decision to cancel the AFN Annual General Assembly that was planned for July 7-9, 2020 in Halifax, N.S. Reporting normally provided at the Summer AGA will be available on our website. The full release is available online.
The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) is officially declaring a State of Emergency for First Nations regarding the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. The AFN is pressing for immediate increases in funding for First Nations and full involvement in all discussions with governments on planning and preparedness to ensure the unique needs of First Nations are addressed. On March … Read more
The Assembly of First Nations urges all federal leaders commit to substantial investments for mental wellness for First Nations as a top priority and to work diligently with First Nations and ensure First Nations enjoy the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health. “One of the priorities we are seeking during this federal election … Read more
Assembly of First Nations National Chief Perry Bellegarde told Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) and Premiers at the First Ministers Meeting that permits and licenses should not be given out by governments until companies can prove that they have developed a relationship with the local First Nations. “The enormous wealth generated in this country from … Read more
Indigenous leaders from across the country gathered at the Assembly of First Nations’ special assembly to demand the federal government honour its promise to ensure adequate time for consultation over the Trans Mountain Expansion pipeline and to engage in real consultation that listens to Indigenous peoples. “We know the Trudeau government is encouraging other Nations to support the … Read more
Assembly of First Nations National Chief Perry Bellegarde issued the following statement in response to the announcement by U.S. President Donald Trump that his administration has approved the Keystone XL pipeline: “This is an important moment to remind Canadians that First Nations hold inherent rights and Treaty rights recognized in Canada’s constitution and remind governments … Read more
