The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) is a body of Aboriginal leaders in Canada. The aims of the organization are to protect the rights, treaty obligations, and claims of citizens of the First Nations in Canada.

The organisation began in 1968 as the National Indian Brotherhood and adopted its present name in 1982.

The current National Chief of the AFN is Phil Fontaine.

See also: Assembly of First Nations leadership conventions.

Chiefs of the Assembly of First Nations

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• 1968 - 1970 - Walter Dieter
• 1970 - 1976 - George Manuel
• 1976 - 1980 - Noel Starblanket
• 1980 - 1982 - Delbert Riley
• 1982 - 1985 - David Ahenakew
• 1985 - 1991 - Georges Erasmus
• 1991 - 1997 - Ovide Mercredi
• 1997 - 2000 - Phil Fontaine (first term)
• 2000 - 2003 - Matthew Coon Come
• 2003 - 2006 - Phil Fontaine (second term)
• 2006 - present - Phil Fontaine (third term)

See also

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Other Canadian First Nations organisations:

• Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami
• Métis National Council
• Native Women's Association of Canada
• Pauktuutit

External links

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• Assembly of First Nations
• Continuing Negotiations: First Nations and the State — Historical essay, illustrated with photographs, drawings and artifacts

First Nations | Organizations based in Canada

Versammlung der First Nations | Assemblée des premières nations