Our Work Supporting First Nations communities and fragile ecosystems in the face of climate change. As original stewards of our lands and waters, First Nations are uniquely positioned to lead efforts ...

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 ...

The Women’s Council works with the AFN Secretariat to ensure that the concerns and perspectives of First Nations women inform the work of the AFN. Council members hold portfolio responsibilities and ...

Special Chiefs Assembly (SCA) will be held on December 8-10, 2026 at the Rogers Centre in Ottawa which is located on ...

Our Work Explore the infrastructure needs of First Nations in Canada. The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) collaborated with industry experts and over 400 First Nations to co-develop a landmark report ...

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Overview Working toward a fully independent specific claims process. For generations, First Nations have advocated for a fair, open, transparent, and fully independent specific claims process, ...

Meet our Regional Chiefs The AFN is guided by Regional Chiefs from across the country. As part of the Executive Committee, our Regional Chiefs work with the National Chief and the Chairperson of the ...

(Ottawa, ON) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde today said the Liberal government’s support of An Act to ensure that the laws of Canada are in harmony with the United ...

45 th General Federal Election The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) is working with Elections Canada to support First Nations electors by providing information on the federal election process and ...

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 ...

Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak Protecting collective rights–Treaty, inherent rights, title and jurisdiction, the right to self-determination, and all human rights. National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak was ...