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AFN National Chief Perry Bellegarde Disappointed with Supreme Court Decision – Time to Implement UN Declaration
July 26, 2017 (Regina SK,) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde responded today to the Supreme Court of Canada decisions today in the Chippewas of the Thames and Clyde River cases dealing with Indigenous peoples right to consultation and accommodation. “It’s clear today that our right to consultation and accommodation must […]
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REPEAT: Assembly of First Nations to Convene 38th Annual General Assembly July 25-27 in Regina, SK – “Our Priority: Our Children, Our Future”
July 21, 2017 – First Nation leaders, Elders, Women, youth and citizens from across the country are set to gather next week for the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) 38th Annual General Assembly (AGA), to be held at the Evraz Place from July 25-27. Chiefs and delegates will discuss key issues and determine strategy to […]
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Assembly of First Nations to Convene 38th Annual General Assembly July 25-27 in Regina, SK – “Our Priority: Our Children, Our Future”
Assembly of First Nations to Convene 38th Annual General Assembly July 25-27 in Regina, SK – “Our Priority: Our Children, Our Future” July 21, 2017 (Ottawa, ON)― First Nation leaders, Elders, Women, youth and citizens from across the country are set to gather next week for the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) 38th Annual General Assembly […]
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AFN National Chief Perry Bellegarde Congratulates New Grand Chief of the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs
July 19, 2017 (Ottawa) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde congratulated the new Grand Chief of the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs, Arlen Dumas, on being elected today by the Chiefs of Manitoba in Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation. “On behalf of the AFN and my colleagues on the AFN Executive Committee I extend […]
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Assembly of First Nations National Chief Perry Bellegarde Welcomes Name Change for June 21: ‘National Indigenous Peoples Day’
June 21, 2017 (Ottawa, ON) – Assembly of First Nations Nation Chief Perry Bellegarde supports the new name for June 21 – National Indigenous Peoples Day – as a name consistent with the international recognition of Indigenous peoples and consistent with an AFN resolution (23/2013) calling for the name change. “I believe this small change […]
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Assembly of First Nations National Chief Perry Bellegarde Commits to Action on an Indigenous Languages Act to Protect and Strengthen First Nations Languages
June 15, 2017 Assembly of First Nations National Chief Perry Bellegarde Commits to Action on an Indigenous Languages Act to Protect and Strengthen First Nations Languages (Ottawa, ON) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde today participated in a joint announcement with the Federal Minister of Canadian Heritage, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, on […]
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AFN National Chief Perry Bellegarde Stands for Gender Equality and the Elimination of Discrimination Under the Indian Act
AFN National Chief Perry Bellegarde Stands for Gender Equality and the Elimination of Discrimination Under the Indian Act June 14, 2017 (Ottawa, ON) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde stands for gender equality and is calling for a thorough and effective response to end discrimination under the Indian Act’s treatment of […]
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Assembly of First Nations National Chief Perry Bellegarde and Prime Minister Trudeau Sign Agreement to Ensure Progress on First Nations Priorities
June 12, 2017 (Ottawa, ON) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde today signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau committing to regular, ongoing engagement between First Nations and the Government of Canada to ensure progress and momentum on First Nations priorities. “This commitment to meet at least three […]
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AFN Bulletin – Significant Amendments to the Indian Act Appear to Be Imminent: Make Your Voices Heard
Significant Amendments to the Indian Act Appear to be Imminent – Make Your Voices Heard June 5, 2017 Beginning the week of June 5th, the House of Commons will be studying and then moving to clause-by-clause consideration of Bill S-3, An Act to amend the Indian Act (elimination of sex-based inequities in registration). This Bill […]
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AFN National Chief Perry Bellegarde Marks TRC Report Anniversary – Calls for Faster Results
AFN National Chief Perry Bellegarde Marks TRC Report Anniversary – Calls for Faster Results June 2, 2017 (Ottawa, ON) – On the second year anniversary of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s (TRC) Calls to Action, Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde today said the work of reconciliation must accelerate. “The past two years has […]
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