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Spring Economic Update 2026

On April 28, 2026, Minister of Finance and National Revenue François-Philippe Champagne delivered the Spring Economic Update, titled Canada Strong for All. The Spring Economic Update was positioned by ...
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National Chief Calls for Clarity Around Canada Strong Fund, Says Spring Economic Update Lacks Critical Infrastructure Funding for First Nations

AFN National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak released the following statement today in response to the Spring Economic Update. “Canada’s proposed path to building strong does not appear to involve First ...
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AFN National Chief Raises Serious Concerns About Infringement of First Nations Rights in Bill C-21 – Calls for Immediate Withdrawal of Bill and First Nations Engagement

This piece of legislation must not proceed until First Nations voices’ are heard and our rights are respected, protected and upheld,” said National Chief Woodhouse Nepinak. “The Treaty Agreement ...
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BC Premier’s Move to Undermine First Nations Rights is Shameful – AFN National Chief Will Raise Concerns This Week at UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues

National Chief Woodhouse Nepinak recognized AFN Regional Chief Terry Teegee and all other British Columbia Chiefs speaking out and standing up to these changes. The National Chief will raise these ...
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First Nations Leaders from Canada and the United States Demonstrate Unity and Joint Action at UNPFII

The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) and the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) met today during the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII) to advance work on their ...
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About the Event Annual General Assembly

The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Annual General Assembly (AGA) will be held on July 14-16, 2026 at the Rogers Centre in Ottawa which is located on Algonquin Territory, the unceded unsurrendered ...
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Housing & Homelessness

Our Work 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 ...
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Build Canada Homes – Bill C-20

Make Your Voice Heard on Bill C-20, An Act respecting the establishment of Build Canada Homes. Make Your Voice Heard on Bill C-20, An Act respecting the establishment of Build Canada Homes. An Act ...
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Assembly of First Nations National Chief Says Federal Majority Government Provides Key Opportunity for Action on First Nations Priorities

(April 14, 2026 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa, Ontario) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak commented on the Liberal Party of Canada securing a majority ...
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La Cheffe nationale de l’Assemblée des Premières Nations affirme que le gouvernement fédéral majoritaire offre une occasion unique de prendre des mesures concrètes ...

(Le 14 avril 2026 – Territoire algonquin non cédé, Ottawa, Ontario) – La Cheffe nationale de l’Assemblée des Premières Nations (APN), Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak, a commenté l’obtention d’une majorité ...
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Maisons Canada – Projet de loi C-20

Le projet de loi C-20, Loi concernant la constitution de Maisons Canada, a franchi l’étape de la deuxième lecture et est actuellement examiné par le Comité permanent des ressources humaines, du ...