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Assembly of First Nations Delegation Meets with His Majesty King Charles III at Buckingham Palace

National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak met today with His Majesty King Charles III at Buckingham Palace as part of a delegation of Chiefs and Regional Chiefs who were accompanied by Elders and ...
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National Climate Strategy

National Climate Strategy Central to our culture, language, and livelihood is a deep connection to the Land, Water, and Environment. In 2016, the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Elders’ Council ...
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News Stories The latest news from the Assembly of First Nations.

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) ...
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The Digital Connectivity Gap

High speed connectivity has become synonymous with positive economic development, quality education, quality healthcare services and the preservation of Indigenous culture. True connectivity will help ...
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Federal Budget 2025

On November 4, 2025, Minister of Finance and National Revenue François-Philippe Champagne delivered Budget 2025, titled “Canada Strong.” The Federal Government positioned the document as an investment ...
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Open Letter to Members of Parliament: Support and Prioritize the Advancement of Bill C-61, First Nations Clean Water Act

The Assembly of First Nations calls on all Members of Parliament to prioritize the advancement of Bill C-61, First Nations Clean Water Act. Your support is needed to ensure this Bill is referred to ...
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Statement from National Chief: Meeting with the Prime Minister and Planning for a Chiefs Forum

(June 6, 2025 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak made a statement following her meeting yesterday with Prime Minister Mark ...
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National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak Responds to the Resignation of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau

(January 6, 2025 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa, Ontario) —National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak issued the following statement in response to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s resignation as ...
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Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Bulletin – Key Ridings Where First Nations Votes Can Determine the Outcomes

The 45th General Federal Election is taking place on April 28, 2025. The AFN has identified 36 federal ridings across Canada where First Nations electors could decide the outcomes of the April 2025 ...
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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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An Open Letter from National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak to President Donald J. Trump

Dear President Donald J. Trump, As National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations (AFN), I advocate on behalf of First Nations individuals and communities across Canada on matters of national and ...
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AFN Responds to Federal Request for Feedback on Outline of National Interest Projects Legislation and Calls for Action on First Nations Infrastructure Gap

(June 2, 2025 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa) – The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) has responded to a request from the federal government to comment on an outline of federal legislation ...