Assembly of First Nations annual general assembly begins in Winnipeg – CBC

Sep 03, 2025

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First Nations chiefs and delegates from across the country are gathering in Winnipeg for the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) annual general assembly starting Wednesday.

AFN National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak said she’s looking forward to welcoming leaders to Treaty 1 territory for the three-day event at the RBC Convention Centre, with a theme of “prosperity for all.”

Originally scheduled for July, the gathering was postponed as wildfires forced thousands of residents in Manitoba to evacuate and hotel space was prioritized for those displaced families.

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