Petition of Support for Grassy Narrows
We are supporting Grassy Narrows First Nation and nearby mercury-affected communities in their call for a National Inquiry into the historic and continuing impact of mercury poisoning and other contamination.
Transforming the Relationship~Sustainable Fiscal Transfers for First Nations *Pre-Budget Submission
Transforming the Relationship ~ Sustainable Fiscal Transfers for First Nations
Pre-Budget Submission, 2010*
AFN National Chief Pays Tribute to Inuit Leader Jose Kusugak
Assembly of First Nations National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo commented today on the passing of Inuit leader Jose Kusugak, President of the regional Inuit organization Kivalliq Inuit Association and former President of the national Inuit organization the Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami.
AFN National Chief Expresses Condolences on the Loss of Royce Wilson
Assembly of First Nations National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo today expressed his condolences and sympathy to the family and friends of Royce Wilson, a citizen of Rolling River First Nation in Manitoba.
Assembly of First Nations Convenes Online “Virtual Summit” for First Nation Students
Assembly of First Nations National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo, along with First Nation students from across the country, will be participating in an online “Virtual Summit”
AFN National Chief Comments on Passing of Mohawk Elder Ernest (Ernie) Kaientaronkwen Benedict
Assembly of First Nations National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo commented today on the passing of Elder Ernest (Ernie) Kaientaronkwen Benedict, a long-serving and highly respected Elder of the Mohawk Nation who resided in Akwesasne.
Implementing the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP / the “Declaration”) was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on September 13, 2007.
Speaking Notes for the National Chief
Welcome to the 2010 Special Chiefs Assembly. We have chosen “Building on Our Success – Moving from Endorsement to Action” as our theme, because like you I believe, that is where we are today – about to deliver real change for our people.
Assembly of First Nations Supports Algonquins of Barriere Lake
Assembly of First Nations National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo commented today
