Chiefs Gather to Discuss Strategies to Achieve Transformative Change for First Nations
Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo opened a three day Chiefs Assembly in Gatineau, Quebec this morning where First Nation leaders from across Canada are gathered to reaffirm a way forward to achieving transformative change for First Nations in Canada based on strength and unity, empowerment and First Nation-driven solutions.
Live Webinar - Sagamok Anishnawbek
Sagamok Anishnawbek is one of the leading First Nations in Canada to be registered to ISO 9001 with SAI Global. This Webinar will describe Sagamok's experience implementing and registering to ISO, and will explore how other First Nations across Canada can also benefit from this process.
Assembly of First Nations States Concerns on Bill C-45 to Senate Standing Committee
The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) appeared last week at the Senate Standing Committee on Energy, the Environment and Natural Resources to state their overall concern with Bill C-45, the Government’s latest omnibus budget implementation bill.
Special Panel Discussion on “Where to Next: Beyond the Indian Act, Fulfilling the Promise of section 35”
The Assembly of First Nations, the Carleton University Centre for Aboriginal Culture and Education, and the School of Canadian Studies present a Special Panel Discussion on “Where to Next: Beyond the Indian Act, Fulfilling the Promise of section 35”
Assembly of First Nations National Chief Congratulates Re-elected BC Regional Chief Jody Wilson-Raybould
Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo today offers congratulations to Jody Wilson-Raybould, re-elected to the AFN national executive to represent British Columbia region.
National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo offers condolences on the passing of Elder Helen Gladue
Assembly of First Nations National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo today offered the following statement of condolence following the funeral service for Mrs. Helen (nee Louis) Gladue, a member of Beaver Cree Nation and descendent of Samson Cree Nation.
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.
Assembly of First Nations Encourages Sharing of Successful Healthy Living and Physical Fitness Plans
In recognition of World Diabetes Day, Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo encourages Indigenous peoples across Canada to join the growing IndigenACTION movement and to share their ideas for community-based physical fitness through Just Move It Canada.
Assembly of First Nations Mourns the Loss of Treaty Rights Champion, Jim Sinclair
Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo issued the following statement today on the passing of Jim Sinclair, born in Punnichy (SK), died at the age of 79 years old following a courageous battle against cancer.
