National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak released the following statement in response to the acclamation of BC Regional Chief Terry Teegee ahead of the British Columbia Assembly of First Nations (BCAFN) ...

As Canadian children return to school, the Assembly of First Nations has released a study highlighting the large and growing infrastructure gap facing First Nations children and families. In response, ...

National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak released the following statement in response to news of the passing of Joan Phillip, Amshen, Member of the Legislative Assembly for BC. “On behalf of the ...

Advocating for the rights and quality of life of First Nations people in Canada. AFN advocates for First Nations in Canada, facilitating regional discussions and dialogue, advocacy efforts and ...

The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) has been advocating at the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal (CHRT) for First Nations children and families for over 15 years, including for Compensation for First ...

In February 2007, the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) and the First Nations Child and Family Caring Society (Caring Society) filed a complaint under the Canadian Human Rights Act stating the ...

(July 22, 2026 – Mi’kmaq Territory, Charlottetown, PEI) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak met with Canada’s Premiers today at the Council of the Federation ...

Summary: From July 14-16, 2026, the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) held its 47th Annual General Assembly (AGA) on the traditional unceded territory of the Anishinabe Algonquin Nation, in Ottawa, ...

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 ...

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 ...

In November 2024, the Assembly of First Nations released Benefits for All Canadians (Part 1), developed in partnership with the Conference Board of Canada. The report outlined how closing the First ...

(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 ...