Assembly of First Nations

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The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) is the national organization representing First Nations citizens in Canada. The AFN represents all citizens regardless of age, gender or place of residence.

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Indian Residential School Unit

First Nations seek clarification on status of $160 million in Aboriginal language funding

AFN Chiefs Committee on Languages shocked at funding cuts announced by Minister of Canadian Heritage

National Chief cautions new investment in on-reserve shelters must lead to a longer-term solution for first nations women and children

Assembly of First Nations pleased by the passage on Second Reading of Bill C-292: An Act to Implement the Kelowna Accord

Assembly of First Nations statement on Bill C-292: An Act to Implement the Kelowna Accord

Assembly of First Nations National Chief Phil Fontaine visiting Australia: Will Meet “Stolen Generation” Survivors; Members of Parliament during tour of country

Number of Aboriginal People in Canada’s Prisons Growing

AFN National Chief Phil Fontaine disappointed by Prime Minister’s latest dismissal of First Nations rights to fish

On the Occasion of First Nations Women’s Day, October 5th, Assembly of First Nations National Chief Denounces the High Rates of Poverty among First Nations Women and Children

A Communiqué from National Chief Phil Fontaine
Matrimonial Real Property

Public forum: Canadian leadership in the international protection of Indigenous rights

Draft Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Moves Forward Despite Canadian Government Interference

Assembly of First nations to Begin Nation-wide Regional Dialogue Process with First Nations on Matrimonial Real Property

RCMP
The Indian Residential School Settlement and the Role of Policing

Memorandum of Understanding Between the Assembly of First Nations and National Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres

Whats New

	2007/08 NFNECP Call for Research Proposals
	Report of the Auditor General of Canada: 2006 Status Report Management of Programs for First Nations
	First Nations-Federal Crown Political Accord and Cabinet Retreat Signal Steps Towards Self-Determination and Self-Government for First Nations Read the Political Accord Signed in Ottawa on Tuesday May 31, 2005
	AFN Conducting National Nursing Wage Parity Study

Accountability for Results

First Ministers Meeting
Kelowna, BC

Programs/Policy Areas

AFN Youth	Education	Health and Social Secretariat	Indian Residential Schools Unit
AFN Women’s Council	Environment	Housing	Languages
Communications Unit	Finance	Improving the System of Justice	Strategic Planning and Policy Coordination
Economic Partnerships	Fisheries	International Cooperation	Recognition and Implementation of First Nation Governments
Resolving Land Claims

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