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Protected: Assembly of First Nations National Chief Responds to Impending Federal Budget Cuts Impacting First Nations

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News Stories The latest news from the Assembly of First Nations.

(November 27, 2025 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa, ON.) – The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Women’s Council is calling for immediate action to protect the rights and safety of First Nations ...
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News Stories The latest news from the Assembly of First Nations.

(November 21, 2025 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa) – National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak released the following statement today in response to British Columbia legislators voting down two ...
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AFN National MMIWG2S+ Gathering

The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) is pleased to host a national MMIWG2S+ Gathering with plenary and dialogue sessions to discuss the National Action Plan to End Violence Against Indigenous Women, ...
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Assembly of First Nations National Chief Extends Condolences to Communities of Kitigan Zibi and Tumbler Ridge

Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak released the following statement today in response to shootings that occurred in Kitigan Zibi, Quebec and Tumbler Ridge, B.C.
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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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An Open Letter from National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak to President Donald J. Trump

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 ...
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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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Lettre ouverte aux députés : Appuyer et accorder la priorité à l’avancement du projet de loi C-61, Loi sur l’eau propre des Premières Nations

(Le 12 décembre 2024 – Territoire algonquin non cédé, Ottawa, Ontario) – L’Assemblée des Premières Nations a publié une lettre ouverte à l’intention de tous les députés pour leur demander d’appuyer le ...
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Decade-long, mega-study finds barriers to access to healthy traditional foods are eroding food security for First Nations

(OTTAWA, ON) Today, the Assembly of First Nations (AFN), the University of Ottawa, and Université de Montréal released the draft results of the First Nations Food, Nutrition and Environment Study ...
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Federal Budget 2025

On November 4, 2025, Minister of Finance and National Revenue François-Philippe Champagne delivered Budget 2025, titled “Canada Strong.” The Federal Government positioned the document as an investment ...