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First Nations Fishing Rights – Fact Sheet
First Nations Fishing Rights – Fact Sheet NATIONAL DAY OF FIRST NATIONS FISHING RIGHTS – MAY 21, 2018 Fishing is part of First Nations culture and identity. It sustains First Nations peoples and economies and is a constitutionally protected inherent and Treaty right. In the spirit of reconciliation and raising awareness of our shared history […]
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AFN National Chief Bellegarde Says New Approach for Rights Implementation Essential, First Nations Engagement Crucial
AFN National Chief Bellegarde Says New Approach for Rights Implementation Essential, First Nations Engagement Crucial (Ottawa, ON) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde today welcomed the announcement by Prime Minister Trudeau of a new approach to rights recognition and implementation to be developed “in full partnership” with First Nations, including new mechanisms […]
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Statement from National Chief Perry Bellegarde on Second Reading of Bill 262, An Act to Harmonize Canada’s laws with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
Statement from National Chief Perry Bellegarde on Second Reading of Bill 262, An Act to Harmonize Canada’s laws with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples February 8, 2018 (Ottawa, ON) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde released the following statement following the second reading of Bill 262 – […]
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Investment in First Nations Policing Welcome Move for First Nation Families and Safety, AFN National Chief Bellegarde Says
January 11, 2018 Investment in First Nations Policing Welcome Move for First Nation Families and Safety, AFN National Chief Bellegarde Says (Ottawa, ON) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde says today’s announcement on federal support for the First Nations Policing Program (FNPP) is necessary and critical to ensure safety and security […]
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AFN BULLETIN – Report on the AFN Special Chiefs Assembly December 2017
AFN BULLETIN – Report on the AFN Special Chiefs Assembly December 2017 Almost 1,500 Chiefs, Elders, youth and other delegates attended the AFN Special Chiefs Assembly (SCA) in Ottawa, Ontario held December 5 – 7. First Nations gathered under the theme “Our Languages, Our Land, our Future” to discuss key priorities and set direction for […]
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REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! AFN Health Transformation Summit (February 13-14, 2018)
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! AFN Health Transformation Summit (February 13-14, 2018) Greetings, Please be advised that registration is now open for the First Nations Health Transformation Summit – Getting the Relationship Right: Health Governance in the Era of Reconciliation. The Summit will be taking place on February 13-14, 2018, in Toronto, Ontario. We do hope that […]
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REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! AFN Health Transformation Summit (February 13-14, 2018)
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! AFN Health Transformation Summit (February 13-14, 2018) Greetings, Please be advised that registration is now open for the First Nations Health Transformation Summit – Getting the Relationship Right: Health Governance in the Era of Reconciliation. The Summit will be taking place on February 13-14, 2018, in Toronto, Ontario. We do hope that […]
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NATIONAL CHIEF BULLETIN – AFN-Canada Memorandum of Understanding Meeting on Joint Priorities and UN Declaration Update
NATIONAL CHIEF BULLETIN – AFN-Canada Memorandum of Understanding Meeting on Joint Priorities and UN Declaration Update On November 20th, a delegation that included members of the AFN Executive, First Nations Chiefs, regional leadership, Elders and myself met with federal cabinet ministers to discuss joint priorities. This meeting occurred under the AFN-Canada MOU on Joint Priorities, […]
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NationTalk Scene @ AFN Special Chief’s Assembly, National Chief Perry Bellegrade
Opening Remarks from National Chief Perry Bellegrade at the 2017 Special Chiefs Assembly where he discusses new opportunities that will grow strong sustainable communities by strengthening services for all First Nations across Canada. Please visit www.afn.ca
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AFN National Chief Perry Bellegarde Congratulates New Brunswick/Prince Edward Island Regional Chief Roger Augustine on Re-election
AFN National Chief Perry Bellegarde Congratulates New Brunswick/Prince Edward Island Regional Chief Roger Augustine on Re-election November 23, 2017 (Ottawa, ON) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde today congratulated New Brunswick/Prince Edward Island Regional Chief Roger Augustine on his re-election by Chiefs in his region and acknowledged the work of Stewart […]
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