Highlights from the National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo

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  • 2013 Flood Situation Update - Special Bulletin

    Flooding is a situation faced by many First Nation communities across the country on an annual basis, and generally, the more remote the community, the… read more

  • Communiqué from National Chief Shawn Atleo - April 2013

    As the spring season begins to warm the earth, we extend greetings to all of you. read more

  • Video - National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo delivers the closing keynote at Connecting Water Resources 2013

    Connecting Water Resources 2013: Changing the Water Paradigm. read more

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Parliamentary Relations

Following the AFN Charter and as directed by Chiefs-in-Assembly, the AFN actively engages with Parliamentarians to advocate and advance the aspirations of First Nations. In addition, the AFN monitors and directly engages on legislation which could have impacts on First Nations rights and interests. When Parliament is in session, we provide weekly summaries of activities in the House of Commons, the Senate, and committee business.

Please go here for additional information and analysis on legislation and presentations to committees.

Parliamentary Wrap Up - April 29 - May 3, 2013

Submission to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance
on Bill C-38: Jobs, Growth and Long-term Prosperity Act
June 1, 2012

  • Subcommittee on Bill C-38 (Part III) of the Standing Committee on Finance

National Chief Shawn Atleo visited the Otter Nelson River School in Cross Lake, Manitoba on May 6, 2013. The school submitted one of the winning entries in the AFN Student Video contest on First Nation education.

Assembly of First Nations