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Assembly of First Nations - National Indian Brotherhood

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Areas of expertise & Fields of activity:	Economic and Social: Biodiversity Children Citizenship and Governance Climate Change Culture Disabled Persons Education Environment Family Food Governance Human Rights Indigenous Peoples Social Development Sustainable Development Water Women Women/gender Equality Youth Gender Issues and Advancement of Women: Advocacy and outreach Indigenous women Millennium Development Goals Violence against women Women in power and decision-making Sustainable Development: Education Health Human settlements Land management Protecting and managing the natural resources
Geographic scope:	National
Country of activity:	Canada
Mission statement:	Historically the First Nations have a unique and special relationship with the Crown and the people of Canada, as manifested in treaties and other historical documents. In essence, the special relationship is one of (negotiated agreement with a view toward) peaceful coexistence based on equitable sharing of lands and resources, and ultimately on respect, recognition, and enforcement of our respective right to govern ourselves. The AFN exists to promote the "restoration and enhancement" of this relationship and to ensure that it is mutually beneficial to the First Nations people. The Assembly of First Nations is a national aboriginal advocacy organization.
Year established:	1985
Year of registration:	2002
Number and type of members:	representatives of the First Nations of Canada
Funding structure other:	Federal Government of Canada (Health Canada, DIAND, Environment Canada, Foreign Affairs, HRDC, Solicitor General, Justice Canada, Fisheries and Oceans, Heritage Canada).

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