AFN National Chief Congratulates Outgoing Auditor General Sheila Fraser for a Decade of Service to Canada and First Nations
Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo today commented on outgoing Auditor General Sheila Fraser and acknowledged her excellent work and contributions to First Nation people and issues.
AFN National Chief Acknowledges Major Land Claims Settlement Offer in Ontario - Citizen Engagement Crucial in Final Step
Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo today acknowledged the potential for a major land claims settlement, noting engagement by citizens of the First Nation communities involved will be crucial as they prepare to make a decision on accepting what could be one of the largest specific land claim settlements in Ontario.
National Chief Supports Calls for Consultations and Review of proposed BC Hydroelectric Dam
Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo today expressed support for First Nations working to raise awareness of the implications of hydro-electric dam development in British Columbia (B.C.), including calls for a full review for the forthcoming environmental assessment of the Site C project on the Peace River.
ADVISORY - Information on the Canada – U.S. Beyond the Border Working Group
A Technical Bulletin from the Assembly of First Nations
May 2011
AFN National Chief Calls for Immediate Action to Support Evacuated First Nations
Assembly of First Nations National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo today called for immediate action to support First Nation citizens and communities impacted by wildfires in Alberta.
Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues - Implementation of the UND on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
Joint Statement of Assembly of First Nations, Chiefs of Ontario, Grand Council of the Crees (Eeyou Istchee), First Nations Summit, Haudenosaunee of Kanehsatà:ke, Indigenous World Association, International Organization of Indigenous Resource Development (IOIRD), Louis Bull Cree Nation, Montana Cree Nation, Native Women’s Association of Canada, National Association of Friendship Centres, Samson Cree Nation, Union of BC Indian Chiefs, Amnesty International, First Peoples Human Rights Coalition, Canadian Friends Service Committee (Quakers), Amnistie Internationale Canada, Hawai’i Institute for Human Rights, KAIROS: Canadian Ecumenical Justice Initiatives
Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues - Free, prior and informed consent
Joint Statement of: Assembly of First Nations, Chiefs of Ontario, Grand Council of the Crees (Eeyou Istchee), First Nations Summit, Haudenosaunee of Kanehsatà:ke, Innu Council of Nitassinan, Indigenous World Association, International Organization of Indigenous Resource Development (IOIRD), Louis Bull Cree Nation, Montana Cree Nation, National Association of Friendship Centres, Native Women’s Association of Canada, Samson Cree Nation, Union of BC Indian Chiefs, Amnesty International, First Peoples Human Rights Coalition, Canadian Friends Service Committee (Quakers), Amnistie Internationale, Hawai’i Institute for Human Rights, KAIROS: Canadian Ecumenical Justice Initiatives
2011 Mother Earth Water Walk from Four Directions
The 2011 Mother Earth Water Walk (east direction) will arrive at Victoria Island in Ottawa, ON on Friday May 20th. The Mother Earth Water Walk started on April 10 in Olympia, Washington (US). Assembly of First Nations National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo will meet the walkers at Victoria Island, traditional territory of the Algonquin Nation.
