Family of CJ Morningstar Fowler, Assembly of First Nations National Chief Atleo and other First Nation Leaders Urge National Public Commission of Inquiry on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women

Together with parents of Summer Star Elizabeth Krista-Lee Fowler, Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo and other First Nation leaders today continued calls for a commitment by the federal government for a National Public Commission of Inquiry on Missing and Murdered Indigenous women and girls.

Assembly of First Nations National Chief Atleo and Native Women’s Association of Canada President Audette offer support to the Family of CJ Morningstar Fowler

(Ottawa, ON) –Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo joined by Regional Chief Jody Wilson-Raybould together with the Native Women’s Association of Canada issued the following statement today on the discovery of the body of CJ Morningstar Fowler.

First Nation Leaders Across Canada Unite in Efforts to End Violence Against Women

On the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, also known as White Ribbon Day, First Nation leaders from across Canada continue to advance plans to seek justice and end violence against Indigenous women.

Chiefs Gather to Discuss Strategies to Achieve Transformative Change for First Nations

Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo opened a three day Chiefs Assembly in Gatineau, Quebec this morning where First Nation leaders from across Canada are gathered to reaffirm a way forward to achieving transformative change for First Nations in Canada based on strength and unity, empowerment and First Nation-driven solutions.

Assembly of First Nations States Concerns on Bill C-45 to Senate Standing Committee

The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) appeared last week at the Senate Standing Committee on Energy, the Environment and Natural Resources to state their overall concern with Bill C-45, the Government’s latest omnibus budget implementation bill.

Assembly of First Nations National Chief Congratulates Re-elected BC Regional Chief Jody Wilson-Raybould

Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo today offers congratulations to Jody Wilson-Raybould, re-elected to the AFN national executive to represent British Columbia region. 

National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo offers condolences on the passing of Elder Helen Gladue

Assembly of First Nations National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo today offered the following statement of condolence following the funeral service for Mrs. Helen (nee Louis) Gladue, a member of Beaver Cree Nation and descendent of Samson Cree Nation.

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