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AFN’s National Climate Gathering a Successful Dialogue with First Nations Leadership, Elders and Youth Aimed at Taking Action on the Climate Crisis
AFN’s National Climate Gathering a Successful Dialogue with First Nations Leadership, Elders and Youth Aimed at Taking Action on the Climate Crisis WHITEHORSE, YT, March 4, 2020 – The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) hosted a successful National Climate Gathering in Whitehorse, YT, that brought together over 380 First Nations leaders, Elders, women and youth […]
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Media Advisory – AFN Holds Climate Gathering in Whitehorse, YT from March 3-4
Media Advisory – AFN Holds Climate Gathering in Whitehorse, YT from March 3-4 OTTAWA, March 2, 2020 – The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) is hosting a National Climate Gathering on March 3-4, 2020, at the Coast High Country Inn, in Whitehorse, Yukon. The Gathering will bring together First Nations experts, leadership, youth, women, knowledge […]
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Canada Must Ensure First Nations Rights, Title and Jurisdiction Are Respected in Trans Mountain Expansion Project
Canada Must Ensure First Nations Rights, Title and Jurisdiction Are Respected in Trans Mountain Expansion Project February 4, 2020 (Ottawa, ON) – Following the Federal Court of Appeal’s decision today on the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project, Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde says the federal government must ensure that First Nations’ […]
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Assembly of First Nations Offers Condolences on the Passing of Elder Pearl Keenan
Assembly of First Nations Offers Condolences on the Passing of Elder Pearl Keenan OTTAWA, Jan. 31, 2020 – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde and AFN Yukon Regional Chief Kluane Adamek offer their condolences on behalf of the AFN to the family and friends of Pearl Keenan, a highly respected Teslin Tlingit […]
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Registration now Open for the Assembly of First Nations National Climate Gathering in Whitehorse, Yukon on March 3-4, 2020
Registration now Open for the Assembly of First Nations National Climate Gathering in Whitehorse, Yukon on March 3-4, 2020 Greetings, The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) is hosting the National Climate Gathering on March 3-4, 2020, at the Coast High Country Inn in Whitehorse, Yukon. The Gathering will bring together First Nations experts, leadership, youth, […]
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Statement by Dené National Chief Norman Yakeleya on the opening of the Indian Day School claims process for former students
Statement by Dené National Chief Norman Yakeleya on the opening of the Indian Day School claims process for former students FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE [Yellowknife, Northwest Territories – January 13, 2019] – The Dené Nation is pleased to announce that the Federal Indian Day Schools Class Action is now moving to implementation. Starting today January 13th, […]
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An Act Respecting First Nations, Inuit and Metis children, youth and Families
An Act Respecting First Nations, Inuit and Metis children, youth and Families NOVEMBER 8, 2019 New federal child welfare legislation, An Act Respecting First Nations, Inuit and Metis children youth and families, is coming into force on January 1, 2020. This legislation will bring significant positive changes to First Nations Child and Family Services, while […]
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AFN National Chief Bellegarde Addresses United Nations General Assembly Urging Action on Indigenous Languages and Support for an International Decade on Indigenous Languages
AFN National Chief Bellegarde Addresses United Nations General Assembly Urging Action on Indigenous Languages and Support for an International Decade on Indigenous Languages December 17, 2019 (New York City, New York): Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde addressed the full United Nations (UN) General Assembly today and spoke forcefully about the need […]
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Assembly of First Nations in Court to Challenge Government’s Attempt to Overturn Human Rights Tribunal Ruling on Compensation for First Nations Children and Families
Assembly of First Nations in Court to Challenge Government’s Attempt to Overturn Human Rights Tribunal Ruling on Compensation for First Nations Children and Families (Ottawa, ON): The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) is in federal court on Monday, November 25 to oppose the federal government’s Judicial Review of the recent Canadian Human Rights Tribunal (CHRT) […]
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Media Advisory – Assembly of First Nations 3rd Annual National Water Symposium and Tradeshow November 20-22, 2019
Media Advisory – Assembly of First Nations 3rd Annual National Water Symposium and Tradeshow November 20-22, 2019 TORONTO, Nov. 19, 2019 – The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) is hosting its 3rd Annual National Water Symposium and Tradeshow from November 20-22, 2019, at the Fairmont Royal York in Toronto, ON. The theme this year is […]
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