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Federal Budget 2025

Summary: On November 4, 2025, Minister of Finance and National Revenue François-Philippe Champagne delivered Budget 2025, ...
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National Chief Calls Federal Budget a “Missed Opportunity for First Nations and Canada” – First Nations will Continue to Press for Investments in Prosperity for All

National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak commented on the 2025 federal budget, Canada Strong, unveiled on November 4 in the House of Commons. “There is no Canada Strong without strong First Nations,” ...
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AFN Releases Progress Report on Canada’s Implementation of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act – “Accelerated Action is Needed Now”

As the British Columbia Assembly of First Nations (AFN) hosts its 22nd Annual General Meeting and delegates from across the ...
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About the Event AFN Regional Engagement Sessions on the Pay Equity Act

The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) will be hosting in-person regional engagement sessions on the Pay Equity Act. These sessions will provide an opportunity for First Nations leadership and ...
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AFN National Chief Addresses Planning on Repatriation of Sacred Artifacts

(October 20, 2025 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa) – National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak released the following statement today in response to media reports that sacred First Nations items ...
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National Chief Expresses Serious Concerns on the Lack of Progress on Programs Critical to the Safety and Security of First Nations in the Auditor General of Canada Report Today

(October 21, 2025 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa, Ontario) – Today, Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak raised serious concerns regarding the lack of progress ...
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National Chief Speaks to Critical Police Reforms at Meeting of Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers Responsible for Justice and Public Safety

(October 10, 2025 – Treaty 7 Territory, Kananaskis, Alberta) – National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak will provide opening remarks at the meeting of Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers ...
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National Chief Appears Before Senate Committee on Bill S-2 and Meets with Minister of Finance, François-Philippe Champagne

(October 1 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa) – National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak will appear before the Senate Committee today, October 1, to testify as part of a panel on Bill S-2, An Act ...
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AFN Press Conference with National Chief and Regional Chiefs

Speakers will include the National Chief as well as other AFN Regional Chiefs. This press conference will be conducted in person and virtually via Zoom, followed by a Q&A session. Participation in the ...
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National Chief Calls for Accelerated Action on Implementing the UN Declaration Act Following Release of Federal Report

(August 25, 2025 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa) – National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak released the following statement today in response to the Department of Justice Canada’s release of its ...