Assembly of First Nations Celebrates the Canonization of Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha
Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo joins First Nations citizens in celebrating the canonization of Kateri Tekakwitha, the first Indigenous woman from North America to become a saint.
Assembly of First Nations National Chief Says Work to Move Beyond Indian Act must be Led by First Nations
The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) released the following statement from National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo today following yesterday’s announcement of Government support for Bill C-428, the Indian Act Amendment and Replacement Act.
Assembly of First Nations National Chief Reiterates Need for National Public Commission of Inquiry on Ending Violence Against Indigenous Women and Girls
On the national day of action to end violence among and against Indigenous peoples, Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo further urged Canada to commit to a National Public Commission of Inquiry on violence against Indigenous women and girls.
Assembly of First Nations offers condolences following Samson Cree Nation Fire
Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo today offered condolences following a house fire in Samson Cree Nation that claimed the lives of three young community members.
Assembly of First Nations Offers Condolences on the Passing of Randell Morris,President of the Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies
National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo today offered the following statement on the passing of Randell Morris, a member of the George Gordon First Nation in Saskatchewan
2013 Indspire Award recipients
Today, Assembly of First Nations National Chief Atleo released this statement following the announcement of the 2013 Indspire Award recipients
Request for proposal - Health Secretariat
Seeking evaluator for an evaluation of the five-year flexible contribution agreement (CA) between Health Canada (HC) and the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Health Secretariat.
Fire Prevention Week - October 7- 13, 2012
The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) would like to recognize and bring attention to Fire Prevention Week (October 7 to 13, 2012). In recognition of this year’s theme, “HAVE TWO WAYS OUT.©”, the AFN encourages all First Nation citizens to take the time to become aware of fire hazards with a thorough inspection of their homes and businesses and develop a fire escape plan.
Assembly of First Nations Declares National Days of Remembrance and Action to End Violence Against Indigenous Peoples
Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo today pledged to act to end violence against and among all Indigenous peoples in Canada, and identified two specific dates in October to honour missing and murdered Indigenous women.
Assembly of First Nations Reaffirms First Nations Control of First Nations Education
Following a three day Special Chiefs Assembly on First Nation education, Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo today expressed the direction of leadership across Canada who reaffirmed a direction forward with the goal of achieving real results for First Nation students.
