Annual General Assembly Call for Resolutions – New Deadline

Press Release

RESOLUTIONS are the essential mechanism by which First Nations provide specific direction to the Assembly of First Nations (AFN). Resolutions should be national in scope and can: (1) define a mandate for the AFN; (2) relate to internal matters regarding the operation of the AFN; or (3) support  a particular issue, event, or situation. Please visit www.afn.ca where the complete  AFN Resolution Procedures and Rules of Procedure for AFN Assemblies are provided.

ADVANCE SUBMISSION OF A RESOLUTION IS REQUIRED. To ensure a more efficient resolution process, advance submission of resolutions is required. The new resolution deadline for the 2025 AFN Annual General Assembly is Friday, July 25, 2025.

(NEW) RESOLUTION DEADLINE: Friday, July 25, 2025

WHO CAN SUBMIT A RESOLUTION? Proposed resolutions must be both moved and seconded by either a Chief or a duly mandated Proxy who is available to speak to the Resolution at the Assembly. If the mover and seconder are not noted on a resolution submitted for consideration, then the resolution will not be entered into the process as an official draft resolution for consideration by the First Nations-in-Assembly.

WHAT MUST A RESOLUTION INCLUDE? All resolutions submitted for consideration must meet the following criteria:

• Includes the name and contact information of the Mover.
• Includes the name and contact information of the Seconder.
• Has a short but descriptive title.
• Is national in scope (cannot be purely regional).
• Is identified as either mandate/directional, organizational or support.
• Has a timeline or lifespan.
• Is relevant and strategic.
• Uses consistent wording (demand, request, direct, etc.).
• Considers the cost of implementation and available sources of funding.
• Is clear in its purpose and intent.
• Is consistent with the AFN Charter.
• Is not in conflict with previously passed resolutions (or clearly state within the new draft that there is a conflict).
• Is not in conflict with other draft resolutions that have been submitted.
• Is concise and to the point (typically no longer than two (2) pages).

If you wish to submit a resolution, please use the template attached to this notice.

Please direct all resolution submissions and inquiries to resolutions@afn.ca.

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