Statement by National Chief Shawn Atleo
First, let me express my sincere thanks to all of those who reached out to wish me well in the past week. Indeed, I am making good progress. I am keen to return to my full duties reinvigorated later this week.
Prime Minster Harper Commits to Clear Mandate for Change in Relationship with First Nations
Today, Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo met with the Prime Minister of Canada, Cabinet members, Chiefs and delegates to take forward pressing priorities of First Nations to seek action for transformative change, respecting our rights and responsibilities.
Assembly of First Nations National Executive Release Statement: First Nations United for Real Change
(Ottawa, ON) –Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo, together with the AFN National Executive today released the following statement expressing the need to continue all efforts to achieve the transformative change required for First Nations in Canada:
FUNDAMENTAL CHANGE, REMEDIES AND ACTIONS REQUIRED FOR FIRST NATIONS IMMEDIATELY
Emerging from First Nations dialogue and strategy sessions on January 9-10, 2013 in Ottawa the following are the elements of consensus as reflected at the conclusion of the discussion:
UPDATED - Assembly of First Nations National Chief Atleo and Members of National Executive to Set Out Expectations for Meeting Between First Nations and Prime Minister
(Ottawa, ON) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo, together with members of the AFN national executive committee, Saskatchewan Regional Chief Perry Bellegarde and British Columbia Regional Chief Jody Wilson-Raybould, will address media at the National Press Theatre tomorrow to set out clear expectations in advance of the January 11 meeting of a delegation coordinated by the Assembly of First Nations and Prime Minister Stephen Harper and members of Cabinet.
