Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde responded to the announcement by the federal government that Canada will review several key pieces of environmental assessment and protection legislation. “Any approach to environmental assessment and protection must respect First Nations rights, title and jurisdiction and recognize our responsibilities to our traditional territories,” said AFN … Read more
Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde welcomes the decision by the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal (CHRT) for the federal government to jointly develop a new system of child welfare for First Nations on reserve and is calling for immediate action by the federal government to work with First Nations to ensure safety, … Read more
Assembly of First Nations National Chief Perry Bellegarde presented priorities for the upcoming federal election that will close the gap in quality of life between First Nations people and Canadians. The AFN released Closing the Gap: 2015 Federal Election Priorities for First Nations and Canada which sets out action items and a vision for change through themes of Strengthening First … Read more
On a day when many children, students and teachers are returning to school, the national chief of the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) is calling for all Canadians to join First Nations in committing to action on education for First Nations children based on the principle of First Nations control of First Nations education. “As … Read more
The Chiefs of the First Nations in Manitoba have jointly put forward a request to the Executive Committee of the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) for AFN to adopt Jan. 24, 2013, as the date for the next meeting between First Nation leadership and Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, Alta.) and Governor General David … Read more
According to the Assembly of First Nations, emerging from First Nations dialogue and strategy sessions on Jan. 9-10, 2013, in Ottawa the following are some of the elements of consensus as reflected at the conclusion of the discussion: 1) Commitment to an immediate high level working process with Treaty Nation leadership for establishing frameworks with … Read more
Assembly of First Nations National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo and Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami president Mary Simon together with champions of Indigenous fitness and wellness from across Canada, announced the launch of an online, community-based physical activity and wellness initiative aimed at improving health and fitness among indigenous communities in Canada. The initiative entitled, "Just Move … Read more
Assembly of First Nations National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo issued a statement on the Crown-First Nation Gathering held Jan. 24, 2012, in Ottawa. Atleo said that the Crown-First Nation Gathering is an important first step in renewing the relationship between First Nations and its historic partner. Atleo added that the government and First Nations have … Read more
The Assembly of First Nations called on federal leaders to commit to defending and modernizing the Canada Health Act and enhancing the health of First Nations peoples across Canada. Call 1-800-663-7336.
Assembly of First Nations National Chief Shawn Atleo joined the chiefs of the six Tsilhqot’in First Nations in Williams Lake to reaffirm country-wide support for their battle to save Teztan Biny (Fish Lake) and to get an update on developments. Call 250-305-8282.
