Communiqué - January 16, 2013
The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) is pleased to offer this update regarding recent discussions, strategy sessions, meetings and developments regarding the First Nation-Crown relationship, and the continued priorities of First Nations in achieving change for our peoples, communities and nations.
Message from the National Chief - January 14, 2013
First Nations citizens have just witnessed one of the most important chapters in our recent history. Through the pressure of the grassroots, the sacrifices made by Chief Spence and her fellow strikers, and the work of many regional Chiefs and the National Executive of the AFN, we have seized the attention of Canadians and of this government.
Communiqué from National Chief Shawn Atleo - January 7, 2013
Further to the January 4, 2013 agreement by Prime Minister Stephen Harper to meet with a delegation of First Nation leaders in Ottawa on January 11, 2013, the Assembly of First Nations National Executive Committee immediately began coordination efforts, and is pleased to offer this update.
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 we must stand up and stand together predominated. I have no doubt we are stronger together. Now this may be more important than ever before
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 of First Nations (AFN) national executive stood to honour missing and murdered Indigenous women at a Sisters In Spirit Vigil in Ottawa on October 4, 2012. As you know, this past July, AFN Chiefs-in-Assembly declared October 4 a national day of remembrance of those impacted by and lost to violence. At the same time, we reiterated calls for a National Public Commission of Inquiry on ending violence against Indigenous women and girls, specifically calling for urgent action by governments and all Canadians to end violence.
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 Beyond
November 9, 2012
Rideau Club, Ottawa, ON
National Chief’s Remarks - Ryerson University
National Chief's Remarks - Ryerson University - October 18, 2012
