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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

(Ottawa, ON): The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief RoseAnne Archibald will publicly release The Healing Path Forward: 2021 Federal Election Priorities for First Nations and Canada, at a ...

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 ...

The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) collaborated with industry experts and over 400 First Nations to co-develop a landmark report with Indigenous Services Canada that estimates the national capital ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

Careers with AFN Join a team of passionate individuals committed to making a real difference in the lives of First Nations, and creating a more just and equitable Canada for all. With opportunities ...