National Chief Congratulates New Cabinet - Calls for Focused Action to Advance First Nation. . .
Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo said today he looks forward to advancing First Nation priorities with the new federal cabinet and all of Parliament.
AFN National Chief Atleo to Present at the United Nations Permanent Forum of Indigenous . . .
Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo will be participating tomorrow at the meeting of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII) during the afternoon session focusing on the implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People (UNDRIP). National Chief Atleo will make recommendations to the Permanent Forum on what needs to be done to advance the Declaration in Canada as well as at the international level. The National Chief will also give his support to all other UN agencies that already use the Declaration as the tool to advance Indigenous rights and interests and, more generally, to advance Indigenous political, economic, social and cultural needs and entitlements.
AFN National Chief Expresses Support for Search and Rescue of Neskonlith Man
(Ottawa, ON) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo continues to express support for search and rescue efforts for Neskonlith Lake Indian Band member Neskie Manuel.
Urgent Measures Needed for Citizens of Little Buffalo First Nation in Alberta
Little Buffalo First Nation in northern Alberta is in the midst of an ecological disaster and Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo today stated that the federal government, the Alberta provincial government, the Alberta Energy Resources Conservation Board (ERCB) and Plains Midstream Canada must take responsibility and immediate action to support the residents of the First Nation. There are reports of more than 28,000 barrels of oil spilled at a site 30 kilometers from the Lubicon Cree community.
AFN National Chief Honours Strength of Wabasse Family and Community, Calls for Improved. . .
Assembly of First Nations National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo today offered heartfelt condolences to the family of Jordan Wabasse and the community of Webequie First Nation, and called for better supports for all First Nation youth actively pursuing education and opportunities outside their home communities.
National Chief Atleo Speaks to Manitoba Premier Selinger on Action for First Nations During Flooding
Assembly of First Nations National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo spoke with Manitoba Premier Greg Selinger today to ensure there is action to protect First Nations people and communities in the current flooding crisis and clarify the potential impacts of current activities, including the controlled release of waters at an Assiniboine River dike that could create further flooding in some regions.
Assembly of First Nations National Chief to Continue Focus on First Nations with New Government
Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo said today he will continue efforts to ensure the new government and all political parties work with First Nations to address First Nation priorities.
Assembly of First Nations, Amnesty International and Council of Canadians urge political leaders. .
The Assembly of First Nations (AFN), Amnesty International Canada and the Council of Canadians are calling on all political parties to recognize explicitly the human right to water and sanitation and to commit to ensuring that Canada meets its obligations in upholding these rights for people in Canada.
AFN National Chief says Long-term Solutions Needed Now for Chronic Flooding in First Nations
Following a community visit to Peguis First Nation yesterday, Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo calls on the Federal Government and all political parties to make a clear commitment to address the ongoing flooding crises in First Nation communities across Canada, now and following the federal election.
