(Ottawa, ON): First Nations leaders appearing this week during hearings at the Supreme Court of Canada on An Act respecting First Nations, Inuit, and Metis children, youth and families (Act C-92) and the potential passing of Bill C-29, which would establish an oversight committee regarding the Act’s implementation. Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Manitoba Regional Chief Cindy Woodhouse, AFN Quebec and Labrador Regional Chief Ghislain Picard, and Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations Vice Chief David Pratt will address the media on these hearings, the need for the full implementation of the Act, and the ongoing fight for First Nations self-determination.

DATE:
December 5, 2022

 TIME:
12:00 p.m. EST

 LOCATION:
Westin Ottawa
11 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, ON

 

The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) is a national advocacy organization that works to advance the collective aspirations of First Nations individuals and communities across Canada on matters of national or international nature and concern. Follow the AFN on Twitter @AFN_Updates.

 

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For more information please contact:

 Kelly Reid
Communications Officer
Assembly of First Nations
613-292-0857 (mobile)
[email protected]

Ayman Hammamieh
Communications Officer
Assembly of First Nations
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Matthew Bisson
Communications Officer
Assembly of First Nations
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