Assembly of First Nations expresses full support for Tsilhqot’in Nation Aboriginal Title Recognition Case, Underscores Implications for all First Nations and Canada
Following a meeting with Tsilhqot’in Nation leadership May 16, 2013 in Williams Lake BC, Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo announces the National AFN Executive will apply to intervene in the Supreme Court of Canada appeal hearing of the Tsilhqot’in Nation Aboriginal title recognition case, stating that recognition is the starting point to achieve reconciliation and is urgently required to advance certainty and economic opportunity.
Assembly of First Nations Pays Tribute to the Late Elder Bertha Commonda
Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo today offered condolences to the family and friends of Elder Bertha Commonda of Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg who passed away late Friday.
Assembly of First Nations Offers Condolences after passing of Elijah Harper
Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo today offered condolences to the family and friends of Elijah Harper of Red Sucker Lake First Nation who passed away this morning in Ottawa.
Assembly of First Nations National Chief Commends Innovative Economic Development Plans and Partnerships in Mi’gmaq Territory
Assembly of First Nations National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo commends the leadership and innovation of the Mi’gmawei Mawiomi representing the Mi’gmaq communities of Gesgapegiag, Gespeg and Listuguj for driving forward economic development plans for their communities through sustainable development and meaningful partnerships.
Assembly of First Nations Congratulates Winning Teams and All Participants in the 2013 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships held in Kahnawake
Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo today congratulated the two winning teams and all players for their spirit and effort during the National Aboriginal Hockey Championships (NAHC) hosted in the Mohawk territory of Kahnawake (QC). Team BC won in the male division and Team Eastern Door and the North (Quebec) won the Female Division.
Assembly of First Nations National Chief Frustrated By Federal Appeal of Beadle Case, Neglect for Jordan’s Principle
Assembly of First Nations National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo expressed concern regarding the Government of Canada’s appeal of the April 2013 federal court decision reaffirming Jordan’s Principle – a 2007 parliamentary motion requiring governments to put jurisdictional disputes related to payment aside in order to ensure First Nations children receive the same care available to non-First Nations children.
Statistics Canada Release Reiterates Importance of Investing in Potential of First Nations
Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo says the Statistics Canada data released today from the 2011 National Household Survey (NHS) underscores the importance of investing in potential and opportunity of First Nations in Canada.
National Chief Atleo congratulates Grand Chief Edward John on Re-Appointment to the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues
The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) congratulates Grand Chief Edward John on his new three-year mandate as North American Representative to the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII).
Assembly of First Nations Offers Condolences after passing of Shirley Firth Larrson
Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo today offered condolences to the family and friends of mother, sister, wife, teacher and Olympian, Ms. Shirley Firth Larrson who passed away in Yellowknife last week.
National Chief Atleo to Visit the Winning Schools in AFN Student Video Contest
The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) congratulates all participants in the AFN Student Video contest. Two schools have been selected and will receive a visit by National Chief Shawn a-in-chut Atleo and others in the coming weeks – Otter Nelson River School in Cross Lake, Manitoba and the iCount school in Moricetown, B.C.
