National Chief Atleo Expresses Support and Solidarity for the People and Communities of Japan
Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo today expressed his support for the people and communities of Japan in response to the growing crisis in the wake of the earthquake, tsunami and consequent nuclear concerns.
AFN Supports Global Efforts to Close the Health Gap Between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Peoples
On March 24, World TB Day, Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo urged the federal government to work with First Nations to address overarching health needs in ways that will close the health gap between First Nations and other Canadians and pointed to Australia’s Close the Gap Day, as a potential model for similar work in Canada.
Federal Budget Does Not Deliver for First Nations: National Chief Continues Call for Stable. . .
Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo responded to the 2011 federal budget today, insisting that a new funding approach is needed to better ensure equitable opportunity, stability and safety for First Nation citizens and communities.
AFN Marks World Water Day on March 22: Safe Drinking Water Remains a Major Concern for First. . .
AFN National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo stated: “World Water Day is an opportunity to make a national commitment to ensuring that First Nations families have safe and clean drinking water. For many First Nations families, it is a daily struggle to get access to clean and adequate supplies of potable water and basic sanitation.”
Assembly of First Nations Disappointed and Concerned About the Welfare of First Nations Children. .
Yesterday, the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal ruled to dismiss a 2007 complaint filed by the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) and the First Nations Child and Family Caring Society of Canada (FNCFCSC) on discrimination caused by unequal funding for First Nation children in the child welfare system.
AFN Supports Calls by First Nation Leaders Opposing First Nation Policing Cuts
Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo today supported a call by First Nation leaders from Quebec and Labrador opposing cuts to First Nation policing.
