Assembly of First Nations meets with premiers today, ending boycott – CBC
National groups representing Inuit, Métis will not attend annual meeting
Jul 09, 2019
The Assembly of First Nations will attend a meeting of Indigenous leaders and premiers Tuesday, ending a boycott it launched in 2017.
Chief Bruce Morin of Big River First Nation will co-host the half-day of talks with Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe in Big River First Nation. Moe also is hosting his provincial and territorial counterparts in Saskatoon for the annual Council of the Federation summer meeting Wednesday and Thursday.
This year’s meeting marks the first time since 2016 that AFN National Chief Perry Bellegarde has accepted the council’s invitation to meet with premiers. This year’s meeting is expected to touch on economic development and services for Indigenous children and families.
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