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AFN National Chief Calls on Canada to Make Changes to Cannabis Act, Align with UN Declaration and Expert Panel Recommendations

Speaking to a Nova Scotia Chiefs Leadership Gathering, Assembly of First Nations National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak called on the federal government to finally make changes to the federal Cannabis ...
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Assembly of First Nations Calls for Implementation of the Ontario Final Agreement on First Nations Child Welfare

Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak today expressed her full support for Ontario First Nations calling for implementation of their $8.5 billion final agreement with ...
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AFN National Chief Acknowledges the Work and Inspiration of Outgoing Governor General Mary Simon, Welcomes Appointment of New Governor General Louise Arbour

The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief acknowledged today the announcement of Louise Arbour as Canada’s next Governor General, and extended her appreciation to Governor General Mary Simon ...
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Assembly of First Nations National Chief Calls for Action to Alleviate Impacts of High Fuel Prices on First Nations

As fuel prices across Canada surge to ever-higher levels, Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak is calling on the federal government to work immediately with First ...
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Regional Chiefs

Meet our Regional Chiefs The AFN is guided by Regional Chiefs from across the country. As part of the Executive Committee, our Regional Chiefs work with the National Chief and the Chairperson of the ...
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Community Services

AFN’s Community Services sector works in partnership with governments and First Nations communities to help develop culturally and linguistically-relevant education, health, culture, housing and ...
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First Nations in a Changing Climate

The First Nations Climate Lens A critical, decolonizing lens on climate that promotes holistic, multi-dimensional and interconnected solutions for climate issues. First Nations face unique climate ...
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AFN National Chief Raises Serious Concerns About Infringement of First Nations Rights in Bill C-21 – Calls for Immediate Withdrawal of Bill and First Nations Engagement

(April 23, 2026 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa, Ontario) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak released the following statement today in response to Bill C-21 ...
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National Chief Calls for Clarity Around Canada Strong Fund, Says Spring Economic Update Lacks Critical Infrastructure Funding for First Nations

(April 28, 2026 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa) – AFN National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak released the following statement today in response to the Spring Economic Update. “Canada’s proposed ...
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Spring Economic Update 2026

On April 28, 2026, Minister of Finance and National Revenue François-Philippe Champagne delivered the Spring Economic Update, titled Canada Strong for All. The Spring Economic Update makes some ...
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First Nations Leaders from Canada and the United States Demonstrate Unity and Joint Action at UNPFII

NEW YORK (April 20, 2026) — The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) and the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) met today during the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII) ...