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Assembly of First Nations

British  

noun

  1.  AFN.  the national organization which represents the First Nations in Canada

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There were also meetings with leaders of Canada's indigenous and First Nations groups, including Cindy Woodhouse, the national chief of the Assembly of First Nations.

From BBC • May 26, 2025

"This C$23 billion final settlement agreement is a long overdue turning point for so many thousands of families," said Cindy Woodhouse, regional chief of the Assembly of First Nations Manitoba.

From Reuters • Apr. 5, 2023

“It was a pivotal moment,” said Mr. Fontaine, the former national chief of the Assembly of First Nations, who first sought an apology from Pope Benedict XVI during a Vatican meeting 13 years ago.

From New York Times • Jul. 24, 2022

The Assembly of First Nations and plaintiffs in two class action lawsuits agreed to the deal.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 4, 2022

This week, the former national chief of the Assembly of First Nations will recount it again to Pope Francis.

From Washington Post • Mar. 27, 2022

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