Newly Found Diaries shed Essential Light on Oral Promises Made during Treaty Making in James Bay…

Fort Albany First Nation -- Assembly of First Nations National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo, AFN Ontario Regional Chief Angus Toulouse and Mushkegowuk Council Grand Chief Stan Louttit expressed satisfaction and appreciation for a successful event today at the closing of the “Conference on the James Bay Treaty - Treaty No. 9”, held at the Peetabeck Academy in Fort Albany First Nation.

Assembly of First Nations Supports Manitoba Chiefs’ Declaration for the Implementation…

On the sixth anniversary of the tragic death of Jordan Anderson, a child from Norway House Cree Nation in Manitoba, Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo and AFN Manitoba Regional Chief Bill Traverse today called for effective and immediate implementation of Jordan’s Principle.

AFN National Chief Pays Tribute to Inuit Leader Jose Kusugak

Assembly of First Nations National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo commented today on the passing of Inuit leader Jose Kusugak, President of the regional Inuit organization Kivalliq Inuit Association and former President of the national Inuit organization the Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami.

AFN National Chief Expresses Condolences on the Loss of Royce Wilson

Assembly of First Nations National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo today expressed his condolences and sympathy to the family and friends of Royce Wilson, a citizen of Rolling River First Nation in Manitoba.

Assembly of First Nations Convenes Online “Virtual Summit” for First Nation Students

Assembly of First Nations National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo, along with First Nation students from across the country, will be participating in an online “Virtual Summit”

AFN National Chief Comments on Passing of Mohawk Elder Ernest (Ernie) Kaientaronkwen Benedict

Assembly of First Nations National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo commented today on the passing of Elder Ernest (Ernie) Kaientaronkwen Benedict, a long-serving and highly respected Elder of the Mohawk Nation who resided in Akwesasne.

Speaking Notes for the National Chief

Welcome to the 2010 Special Chiefs Assembly. We have chosen “Building on Our Success – Moving from Endorsement to Action” as our theme, because like you I believe, that is where we are today – about to deliver real change for our people.

Assembly of First Nations Supports Algonquins of Barriere Lake

Assembly of First Nations National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo commented today

Assembly of First Nations