Chiefs of Ontario and AIA welcome historic federal announcement
The Chiefs of Ontario welcomed the December 8 announcement that the federal government will soon be launching a National Inquiry on Missing and Murdered Indigenous…
Politics
Trudeau: It is time for a total renewal of the relationship between Canada and First Nations
(Dec. 8, 2015) – The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, issued the following statement after delivering a speech today to the Assembly of First Nations Special…
Inaction ends today: Canada launches Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women
The Government of Canada has announced the launch of a national inquiry to address the high number of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls….
Throne Speech commitment to Renewing the Relationship is essential to reconciliation
OTTAWA, Dec. 4, 2015 /CNW/ – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde said that the commitment in today’s Speech from the Throne…
Lubicon Lake Nation elects first women councillor to traditional government
Little Buffalo, AB – On December 3, 2015 the Lubicon Lake Nation, led by Chief Bernard Ominayak and Council, held a by-election to fill a…
AFN Chief welcomes Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and new Liberal Cabinet
(Ottawa, ON): Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde congratulated Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the newly appointed Liberal cabinet sworn in today…
First Nation leaders optimistic as PM Trudeau appoints new Liberal Cabinet
Coast Salish Territory (Vancouver, BC) – BC First Nations Leaders are optimistic following today’s appointment of the new federal Liberal Cabinet by Prime Minister Justin…
First Nations Summit leaders congratulate Prime Minister Elect Justin Trudeau
Coast Salish Traditional Territory (Vancouver) – Leaders of the First Nations Summit (FNS) congratulate Prime Minister-Elect Justin Trudeau and the members of…
AFN Chief congratulates new Prime Minister Trudeau, looks forward to action
(Ottawa, ON) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde congratulated newly-elected Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and said today that he is looking…
AFN Chief: Conservative Party Platform does not do enough to close the gap
OTTAWA, Oct. 14, 2015 /CNW/ – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde said the Conservative Party of Canada election platform released on…