Assembly of First Nations Welcomes All-Party Support for Treaty Implementation and Respect for Aboriginal Title and Rights
Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo today welcomed all-party support for concrete action on Treaty implementation and respect for Aboriginal title and rights, including the full and meaningful consultation of First Nations on legislation, and making improved economic outcomes for Indigenous peoples a central focus of the next federal budget.
National Chief Shawn Atleo congratulates Cameron Alexis on election as Alberta Regional Chief
Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo congratulates Chief Cameron Alexis on his election today as Alberta Regional Chief and welcomes him to the AFN National Executive.
Assembly of First Nations Welcomes Ontario Superior Court Decision to Disclose Documents to Truth and Reconciliation Commission
Assembly of First Nations National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo said today he welcomes this morning’s Ontario Superior Court decision requiring the federal government to disclose and provide all documents related to the Indian Residential Schools era to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission consistent with the Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement (Settlement Agreement).
Assembly of First Nations National Chief Congratulates Ghislain Picard on Re-Election as Regional Chief of Quebec and Labrador
Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo offers congratulations to Ghislain Picard, who was re-elected today to the AFN National Executive to represent the Quebec/Labrador region.
Assembly of First Nations Supports Declaration, Women’s Council Honours Leadership of Chief Theresa Spence
Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Executive Committee, together with the AFN National Women’s Council today expressed their continued support of Attawapiskat Chief Theresa Spence and supporters.
DECLARATION OF COMMITMENT - January 23, 2013
In the true spirit of commitment to initiate dialogue to discuss both Treaty and non-Treaty Indigenous issues on behalf of our First Nations Peoples of Canada, Chief Theresa Spence of Attawapiskat First Nation and Mr. Raymond Robinson of Cross Lake, Manitoba will continue their Hunger Strike, pending outcome of this written Declaration. We also like to acknowledge Mr. Jean Sock of Elsipogtog, New Brunswick and all other Fasters who have shown their deep dedication and courage in support of protecting and honouring both Treaty and non-Treaty obligations as written, entered into or understood by all Peoples, with the Federal Government of Canada including each Provincial/Territorial signatory.
Statement by National Chief Shawn Atleo
First, let me express my sincere thanks to all of those who reached out to wish me well in the past week. Indeed, I am making good progress. I am keen to return to my full duties reinvigorated later this week.
