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AFN Statement on Regional Chief Removal by Regional Leadership
AFN Statement on Regional Chief Removal by Regional Leadership October 11, 2019 The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Executive recognizes and respects the removal of Morley Googoo as Regional Chief for Nova Scotia-Newfoundland by First Nations leadership in the region, consistent with article 17 of the AFN Charter. Under AFN By-Laws, Mr. Googoo is no […]
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AFN TECHNICAL BULLETIN – Chronic Wasting Disease
AFN TECHNICAL BULLETIN – Chronic Wasting Disease October 1, 2019 The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) is providing this Bulletin to all First Nations to share some important information on an environmental health issue that is affecting deer, elk, moose and caribou. Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) is a fatal neurological disease that affects species in […]
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Yukon First Nations Leaders Launch Federal Election Strategy 2019 ‘A Yukon That Leads’ with AFN National Chief Perry Bellegarde at AFN 2019 Annual General Assembly
Yukon First Nations Leaders Launch Federal Election Strategy 2019 ‘A Yukon That Leads’ with AFN National Chief Perry Bellegarde at AFN 2019 Annual General Assembly FREDERICTON, July 24, 2019 – Yukon First Nations Chiefs, Elders, women’s and youth representatives travelled across the country to the traditional territory of the Wolastoqey – Maliseet this week for […]
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Assembly of First Nations (AFN) will be hosting its 40th Annual General Assembly (AGA) under the theme of ‘Celebrating Successes and Giving Thanks’
Assembly of First Nations (AFN) will be hosting its 40th Annual General Assembly (AGA) under the theme of ‘Celebrating Successes and Giving Thanks’ The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) will be hosting its 40th Annual General Assembly (AGA) under the theme of ‘Celebrating Successes and Giving Thanks’, from July 23 to 25, 2019 in Fredericton, New […]
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Assembly of First Nations Bulletin – 2019 AFN Annual General Assembly
Assembly of First Nations Bulletin – 2019 AFN Annual General Assembly AFN Annual General Assembly Fredericton, NB – July 23-25, 2019 The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) is looking forward to hosting its 40th Annual General Assembly (AGA) in Fredericton, New Brunswick from July 23 to 25, 2019 under the theme of “Celebrating our Successes […]
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AFN Fully Supports Natoaganeg First Nation in Exercising Their Treaty Right to Fish in their Territory
AFN Fully Supports Natoaganeg First Nation in Exercising Their Treaty Right to Fish in their Territory June 7, 2019 (Ottawa, ON) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde says immediate action is required to ensure the rights of Natoaganeg (Eel Ground) First Nation are respected and upheld by all governments. The Natoaganeg […]
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AFN National Chief Perry Bellegarde Says Supreme Court Win in Residential Schools Compensation Case “A Victory for Justice and for Survivors of the Indian Residential Schools”
AFN National Chief Perry Bellegarde Says Supreme Court Win in Residential Schools Compensation Case “A Victory for Justice and for Survivors of the Indian Residential Schools” (Ottawa, ON) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde called today’s ruling by the Supreme Court of Canada in J.W. v. Canada (Attorney General) an important victory […]
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AFN National Mental Wellness Forum Focuses on Life Promotion and Cultural Pathways to Closing Health Gap
AFN National Mental Wellness Forum Focuses on Life Promotion and Cultural Pathways to Closing Health Gap (Ottawa, ON) – In advance of World Health Day, First Nations from across Canada gathered in Winnipeg, Manitoba this week for the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Mental Wellness Forum. More than 500 First Nations citizens, health providers and […]
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AFN National Chief Perry Bellegarde Statement on Departure of Ms. Jody Wilson-Raybould and Dr. Jane Philpott from Liberal Caucus
AFN National Chief Perry Bellegarde Statement on Departure of Ms. Jody Wilson-Raybould and Dr. Jane Philpott from Liberal Caucus April 3, 2019 (Ottawa, ON) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde released the below statement following Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s announcement to remove Ms. Jody Wilson-Raybould and Dr. Jane Philpott from Liberal caucus. […]
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AFN National Chief Bellegarde Says First Nations Responsibility for Child Welfare Key to New Legislation, Urges Investments to Support New Approach
AFN National Chief Bellegarde Says First Nations Responsibility for Child Welfare Key to New Legislation, Urges Investments to Support New Approach (Ottawa, ON) – Following the introduction of federal legislation on Indigenous child welfare today in Parliament, Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde said that First Nations children are the first priority […]
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