On National Indigenous Peoples Day and the fourth anniversary of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous ...

The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) is a national advocacy organization that works to advance the collective aspirations of First Nations individuals and communities across Canada on matters of ...

The AFN-NYC operates as a 22-member council of First Nations youth from each of the 11 AFN regions. Each region appoints two representatives of either the same or all genders/sexes, inclusive of ...

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 ...

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 to ...

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, repeatedly ...

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 ...

National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak will testify today to the House Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and ...

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

In 2016, the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Elders’ Council released an Elders’ Statement on Environment and Climate Change, acknowledging the climate crisis. In the face of government inaction, an ...

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 ...

We support transformational change in housing to provide a better quality of life for First Nations. There is a tremendous housing gap in First Nations communities, and First Nations people experience ...