AFN Honours First Nation Veterans on Remembrance Day
Assembly of First Nations National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo and Veteran Eldon Bernard of the Tobique First Nation will mark Remembrance Day by laying wreaths in honour of Canada’s First Nations veterans.
Eleventh Annual Award Of Excellence In Nursing
Eleventh Annual Award Of Excellence In Nursing
Assembly of First Nations Supports Tools and Skills Building for Financial Literacy
During Financial Literacy Month, Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo expressed support for continued skills building and capacity development for First Nations in business and financial management.
Assembly of First Nations Commends Fundraising Efforts Promoting Sport and Opportunities for First Nations Youth
Assembly of First Nations National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo today commended the efforts of former National Hockey League player and coach John Chabot’s First Assist Charity in supporting and promoting sport and other opportunities for First Nations young people.
Assembly of First Nations Reiterates Support for Matawa Chiefs while attending Back to Our Roots Gathering III; Free Prior and Informed Consent Required
Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo was in Neskantaga First Nation today, along with AFN Ontario Regional Chief Stan Beardy and Nishnawbe Aski Nation Grand Chief Harvey Yesno for the Matawa First Nations Back to Our Roots Gathering III. The Gathering is the third of its kind, bringing together Matawa Chiefs, Elders, and front line health workers to address prescription drug abuse and misuse in the community, which has increased as a result of increased development, exclusion from resource extraction, and existing third world conditions in the north. This year’s gathering is focused on showcasing successful community-based programs and initiatives focused on recovery and aftercare.
National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo congratulates Sioux Valley Dakota Nation on Self-Government Votes
On behalf of the Assembly of First Nations and the AFN Executive, I offer congratulations to the citizens of Sioux Valley Dakota Nation in your recent successful ratification of historic self-government agreements with the governments of Canada and Manitoba.
National Chief Shawn Atleo congratulates Perry Bellegarde on election as Chief of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations
Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo congratulates Perry Bellegarde on his election today as Chief of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations and welcomes him to the AFN National Executive as Regional Chief of the Saskatchewan region.
