AFN’s Federal Class Action Lawsuit Will Fight for Justice for Victims of First Nations Child Welfare System
(Ottawa, ON) – The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) has filed a federal class action lawsuit to seek damages and justice for the thousands of…
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Canada Must Ensure First Nations Rights, Title and Jurisdiction Are Respected in TMX Project
(February 4) – Following the Federal Court of Appeal’s decision today on the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project, Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief…
AFN: The Passing of British Columbia’s Legislation on the UN Declaration is an Historic Achievement
OTTAWA, Nov. 27, 2019 /CNW/ – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde calls the passing of British Columbia’s Bill 41, the Declaration on…
AFN challenges Canada’s judicial review of the compensation for First Nations children wrongfully removed from their families
OTTAWA, Nov. 24, 2019 /CNW/ – The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) is in federal court on Monday, November 25 to oppose the federal government’s…
Statement by the Alberta Regional Chief on the results of the 43 Canadian Election
amiskwaciwâskahikan (Edmonton) – Canadians voted in the 43rd federal election on October 21, 2019. Assembly of First Nations Alberta Regional Chief Marlene Poitras issued the…
AFN slams Feds for seeking judicial review of Human Rights decision
(Ottawa, ON): Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde is extremely disappointed to hear of last week’s request for judicial review by the…
AFN Chiefs declare the climate crisis is a state of emergency
August 2, 2019, amiskwaciwâskahikan (Edmonton, AB): On July 23, 2019, the Chiefs at the Assembly of First Nations annual general meeting, unanimously passed a resolution…
First Nations Children Most Impoverished in Canada: Report
(Ottawa, ON) – While premiers and territorial leaders met in Saskatchewan last week to discuss the well-being of Indigenous children, youth and families, a new…
AFN: Newly Passed Legislation will Help Build Stronger and Healthier First Nations
OTTAWA, June 20, 2019 /CNW/ – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde today welcomes the passing of two new pieces of federal legislation…
Coordinated and Immediate Action Required to End Violence Against Indigenous Women and Girls and those at Risk
(Ottawa, ON) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde says immediate and sustained action in coordination with First Nations is essential to…