CMHC Reductions Concerning, Assembly of First Nations National Chief
Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo today expressed serious concern over reductions in Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) allocations for housing on-reserve through the On Reserve Non Profit Housing Program Section 95, continuing calls for urgent attention and concrete action in coordination with First Nations to address the housing crisis in First Nation communities across the country.
Assembly of First Nations National Chief Reiterates Urgent Need to End Violence Against Indigenous Women and Girls
Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo today offered condolences to the family and friends of the late Tanya Nepinak, reiterating the urgent need to address the many unresolved cases of missing and murdered women and ending violence against all Indigenous peoples.
Assembly of First Nations National Chief Celebrates World Indigenous Day
Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo today acknowledged the United Nations International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, highlighting the need for and benefits of political and economic participation of Indigenous peoples here in Canada and around the globe.
Communiqué from National Chief Shawn Atleo - August 2012
On behalf of the Assembly of First Nations (AFN), I offer a special thank you to all those who participated in AFN’s 33rd Annual General Assembly July 17-19, 2012, hosted by the Chiefs of Ontario and the Mississaugas of New Credit in Toronto, Ontario.
Federal Court Ruling Appointment of Attawapiskat Third Party Manager “Unreasonable
Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo responded to today’s Federal Court decision declaring the federal appointment of a third-party manager to address the housing crisis in Attawapiskat First Nation as unreasonable.
Assembly of First Nations Celebrates Ojibwe Olympian Boxer Mary Spencer
Assembly of First Nations National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo today offered congratulations and the best of luck to boxer Mary Spencer of Cape Croker Ojibwe First Nation in Ontario who will be competing in the 2012 London Summer Olympics.
Assembly of First Nations 33rd Annual General Assembly Welcomes More than 3000 Delegates, Reaffirms Direction Forward
Over 3000 delegates gathered in Toronto last week for the 33rd Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Annual General Assembly, where more than 500 First Nation leaders reaffirmed a direction forward re-electing National Chief Shawn Atleo and engaging in focused dialogue and strategy sessions for action in First Nation priority areas. National Chief Atleo will take forward the clear and focused mandate as reaffirmed by Chiefs-in-Assembly last week to the Council of the Federation taking place in Halifax, Nova Scotia this week.
Assembly of First Nations National Chief to Attend Council of Federation, Takes Forward First Nation-directed Priorities
Less than one week after his re-election as National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations (AFN), Shawn A-in-chut Atleo will take the strong message and mandate from First Nations in Canada to the Council of the Federation taking place in Halifax this week.
Assembly of First Nations National Chief Supports Kwicksutaineuk/Ah-Kwa-Mish First Nation in Asserting Rights
Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo today expressed support for Kwicksutaineuk/Ah-Kwa-Mish First Nation in continuing to assert their constitutionally protected Aboriginal rights to fish wild salmon for sustenance, food, social and ceremonial purposes.
Assembly of First Nations Applauds Wilton Littlechild Appointment to UN Expert Mechanism on Rights of Indigenous Peoples
Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo today offered congratulations to Wilton Littlechild who was appointed Chairperson of the United Nations Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (EMRIP) at the commencement of the 5th Session on EMRIP this week.
