Sovereignty takes centre stage as 91³ÉÈ˵¼º½s Leaders gather at AFN Annual General Assembly
At the AFN assembly, Grand Council Chief Linda Debassige critiqued federal economic and nuclear policies, urging true Indigenous sovereignty and consent.
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OTTAWA — Questions of sovereignty, environmental protection, emergency preparedness and the future relationship between 91³ÉÈ˵¼º½s and government shaped discussions at the Assembly of 91³ÉÈ˵¼º½s (AFN) Annual General Assembly this week, as Chiefs, Elders, youth and leaders from across the country gathered on unceded Algonquin Territory.
The AFN Annual General Assembly, held July 14 to 16, 2026, brought together 91³ÉÈ˵¼º½s leadership to debate resolutions, address national priorities and engage with federal representatives on issues affecting communities across Canada.
Among the central themes was the growing tension between economic development agendas and Indigenous rights, particularly as governments move to accelerate major projects, reform environmental assessments and respond to increasingly severe climate emergencies.
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