National Indigenous Peoples Day is a celebration of our Peoples, cultures, and Nations, but it must also be a day of accountability,” said National Chief Woodhouse Nepinak. “Reconciliation cannot be ...

I congratulate Grand Chief Kyra Wilson, Chief Sheldon Kent, and Councillor Rachel Ferreira as they represent Manitoba ...

The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) will host its 4th National Climate Gathering “Strengthening First Nations Climate Leadership: Braiding Relationships, Knowledge Systems, and Inherent ...

(June 2, 2026 – London, England) – 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 ...

The Assembly of First Nations is committed to making all our digital sites and products accessible for people living with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone ...

(May 8, 2026 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa, Ontario) – As fuel prices across Canada surge to ever-higher levels, Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak is ...

Clean drinking water is a human right, and it is an obligation for governments to honour that right for everyone, including First ...

Summary: On June 16, 2026, Minister of Indigenous Services Canada Mandy-Gull Masty tabled Bill C-37, The First Nations Clean Water Act, which would legislate provisions to ensure clean drinking water ...

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 ...

On June 16, 2025, the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) held a National Virtual Forum on Bill C-5, Building Canada Act. The event brought together First Nations leadership for an important dialogue on ...

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 ...

(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 ...