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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 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 ...

(June 5, 2026 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa, Ontario) – National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak today denounced the move by the Senate of Canada to reject an amendment to Bill C-9, often ...

Défendre les droits et la qualité de vie des Premières Nations au Canada. L'APN défend les intérêts des Premières Nations au Canada en facilitant les dialogues régionaux, en menant des efforts de ...

Our Work Explore the infrastructure needs of First Nations in Canada. In 2023, the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) collaborated with industry experts and over 400 First Nations to co-develop a ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The renewed Protocol Agreement will strengthen ongoing cooperation, communication and collaborative strategies on issues of mutual concern while fully respecting the perspectives, priorities and ...

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 ...