Assembly of First Nations calls for Stable and Equitable Funding for First Nations Children
The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) continues to press for real change for First Nations children in this country. Today, Canadian officials are presenting a report at the United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child regarding policies and measures including their efforts in addressing the gaps between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal children in the fulfillment of their rights to health and education.
AFN Submission to the Committee on the Rights of the Child
The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) is submitting information to the Committee on the Rights of the Child, Sixty-first session that calls upon Canada to submit in writing information regarding the well-being of Indigenous children, specifically First Nations children living in Canada.
Assembly of First Nations Continues Calls for Extension for IAP Application Deadline
The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) continues advocacy and legal efforts to extend today’s application deadline to better ensure all eligible former residential school students have adequate time to fill out the applications for the Independent Assessment Process (IAP).
2012 Special Chiefs Assembly
Assembly of First Nations Special Chiefs Assembly December 4 - 6, 2012 Hilton Lac Leamy Gatineau, Quebec
Assembly of First Nations National Chief Supports Call by Coastal First Nations to End Trophy Bear Hunting
Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo and Regional Chief Jody Wilson-Raybould, British Columbia strongly support the effort of several First Nations along the North and Central Coast of British Columbia to prohibit trophy bear hunting. First Nations along the coast have joined together and have declared a ban on the trophy bear hunt in their traditional territories.
Assembly of First Nations Recognizes World Suicide Prevention Day
Today, on World Suicide Prevention Day, Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo expressed support for community-based suicide prevention plans, including programs, initiatives and opportunities that empower and promote healthy living and education among First Nations youth.
Assembly of First Nations Opposes Job Losses and Cuts to First Nation Organizations
Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo today expressed strong opposition to federal funding cuts to First Nation organizations, urging the federal government to commit to working with First Nations on positive, long-term steps toward reconciliation.
Assembly of First Nations National Chief Calls for Action on Crown-First Nations Gathering Commitment on Comprehensive Claims
Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo today expressed concern about the federal government’s announcement of a new approach to treaty and self-government negotiations.
The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Webinar on September 13th
The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
Webinar on September 13th
from 1:30 - 4:00 p.m.
Assembly of First Nations National Chief Supports Grassroots Efforts to End Discrimination and Racism
Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo today expressed his support for grassroots leadership and efforts aimed at addressing discrimination and racism against First Nation peoples in Canada.
