Mission Statement:
To address the expedient resolution of the residential schools claims filed in court by the survivors with the emphasis on the elderly and sick and to ensure an effective process is identified and carried out for healing strategies in relation to the loss of languages and culture of First Nation people and their communities.
Breaking News:
November 22-24, 2006 - AFN Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement Conference for Frontline Workers - EASTERN REGION
November 13-14, 2006 - AFN Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement Conference for Frontline Workers - CENTRAL REGION Sept 11-13, 2006 - AFN Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement Conference
for Frontline Workers
June 22, 2006 -
Notice Program -Residential Schools Settlement Agreement May 10, 2006 -
Assembly of First Nations National Chief Applauds Announcement of Cabinet Approval of Residential Schools Final Agreement and Early Payments for Survivors: “We Will See Justice in Our Lifetime”
MAY 10, 2006 - the Government of Canada has approved the Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement, and has announced an Advance Payment program for former students 65 years of age or older on May 30, 2005, the day the negotiations began. As of today, application forms for the Advance Payment are available on the Government website at www.irsr-rqpi.gc.ca or by calling:
1-800-816-7293
April 25, 2006 - Assembly of First Nations National Chief Statement on Minister of Indian Affairs Announcement on the Residential Schools Final Agreement
April 23, 2006 - Assembly of First Nations Approves Final Agreement on Residential Schools Resolution: Urges All
Other Parties in Negotiations to Sign-off So Agreement Can Be
Approved by Federal Cabinet
March 16, 2006 - AFN Residential School Survivors Communication
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