Highlights from the National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo
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AFN Special Chiefs Assembly - National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo Speaking Points
How good it is to see you all. It’s a tremendous honour to have been re-elected. Through the campaign and our Assembly, the theme that… read more
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Communiqué from National Chief Shawn Atleo - November 2012
Together with families of missing and murdered Indigenous women, the Native Women’s Association of Canada (NWAC) and other supporters, I and members of the Assembly… read more
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National Chief Speaking Notes - Thirty years later: Section 35 Still Necessary Path Forward
National Chief Speaking Notes - Thirty years later: Section 35 Still Necessary Path Forward -Institute on Governance Symposium – Section 35 and BeyondNovember 9, 2012Rideau… read more
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 - February 4 - 8, 2013
Bill C-38
Bill C-45
- National Chief's letter on Bill C-45 (Nov. 21, 2012)
- External link: http://mikmaqrights.com/page.asp?ID=661
Submission to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance
on Bill C-38: Jobs, Growth and Long-term Prosperity Act
June 1, 2012
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
The Iroquois Caucus signed a Statement of Partnership with the Assembly of First Nations during the Special Chiefs Assembly on Dec. 4, 2012
