Call For Bids To Host The Assembly Of First Nations 2018 Annual General Assembly

CALL FOR BIDS TO HOST THE ASSEMBLY OF FIRST NATIONS 2018 ANNUAL GENERAL ASSEMBLY BACKGROUND The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) is the national organization representing First Nations citizens and the over 630 First Nations communities in Canada. The AFN Secretariat is designed to present the views of First Nations through their leaders in areas […]

by pmnationtalk on March 31, 20170 Views

AFN National Chief Perry Bellegarde Says Second Serious Installment to Close the Gap, Must Lead to Real Change Faster

AFN National Chief Perry Bellegarde Says Second Serious Installment to Close the Gap, Must Lead to Real Change Faster OTTAWA, March 22, 2017  – Budget 2017 makes important and positive investments to help close the socio-economic gap for First Nations, but these investments must lead to real change, faster, says Assembly of First Nations (AFN) […]

by pmnationtalk on March 23, 2017501 Views

National Circle of Ceremony and Healing for Our Spirits

Credits: Assembly of First Nations Published on Mar 9, 2017 National Chief Perry Bellegarde Video Message – National Circle of Ceremony and Healing for Our Spirits.

by pmnationtalk on March 13, 2017475 Views

Update on Day Scholars Class Action

Press Release View FAQ’s  View Form  Vancouver, March 1, 2017 The Representative Plaintiffs in the Day Scholars Class Action anticipate a busy few months ahead as discussions with Canada’s Ministerial Special Representative, Tom Isaac move into high gear. Following Mr. Isaac’s appointment by the Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister for Indigenous Affairs, the two sides have […]

by pmnationtalk on March 8, 2017498 Views

AFN and Caring Society Mark 10th Anniversary of Human Rights Complaint on Discrimination Against First Nations Children

AFN and Caring Society Mark 10th Anniversary of Human Rights Complaint on Discrimination Against First Nations Children OTTAWA, Feb. 23, 2017  – Today, Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde and Cindy Blackstock, Executive Director of the First Nations Child and Family Caring Society (the Caring Society), marked the 10th anniversary of the […]

by pmnationtalk on February 23, 2017469 Views

AFN National Chief Perry Bellegarde Says Federal Law and Policy Reform Must Proceed in Full Partnership with First Nations

AFN National Chief Perry Bellegarde Says Federal Law and Policy Reform Must Proceed in Full Partnership with First Nations February 22, 2017 (Ottawa, ON) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde today said the federal government’s Working Group of Ministers responsible for a review of laws and policies related to Indigenous peoples […]

by ahnationtalk on February 22, 2017432 Views

Media Advisory – AFN National Chief Perry Bellegarde and Cindy Blackstock of FNCFCS to Mark Ten Year Anniversary of Canadian Human Rights Tribunal Complaint on Discrimination Against First Nations Children

Media Advisory – AFN National Chief Perry Bellegarde and Cindy Blackstock of FNCFCS to Mark Ten Year Anniversary of Canadian Human Rights Tribunal Complaint on Discrimination Against First Nations Children OTTAWA, Feb. 22, 2017  – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde and Cindy Blackstock, Executive Director of the First Nations Child and Family […]

by ahnationtalk on February 22, 2017449 Views

What does an Accessible First Nation Mean to You?

What does an Accessible First Nation Mean to You? First Nations and First Nations Persons with Disabilities The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) invites you to participate in a free webinar taking place on February 23, 2017 to include a survey that will assist us in working together to build more inclusive and accessible First […]

by ahnationtalk on February 15, 2017459 Views

CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS 2017 Assembly of First Nations (AFN) First Nation Directors of Education National Forum (K-12 and Post Secondary Education)

CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS 2017 Assembly of First Nations (AFN) First Nation Directors of Education National Forum (K-12 and Post Secondary Education) LEADING EDUCATIONAL CHANGE: RESTORING BALANCE February 28, March 1 & 2, 2017, Grey Eagle Resort, Tsuut’ina First Nation / Calgary, AB It is with great enthusiasm and excitement that the AFN announces this National […]

by ahnationtalk on January 6, 2017515 Views

AFN Letter to First Nations and Provicial Territorial Organizations – Information on Qualified Donee Status

by pmnationtalk on January 4, 2017536 Views