First Nations leaders attending the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) annual general meeting in Ottawa continue their discussions for a second day. Multiple outlets report that the leaders are expected to debate the terms of an upcoming meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney as well as provincial premiers and territorial leaders.
One report notes that in her opening remarks on Tuesday, AFN National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak addresses the gathering, setting the stage for subsequent discussions. The focus of the meetings, according to both accounts, is preparing for negotiations with federal and regional governments. The leaders’ agenda is described as centering on what should be included in the agenda and how the upcoming discussions will be framed.
Overall, the coverage characterizes the second day of the AFN general assembly as part of internal coordination among First Nations chiefs ahead of scheduled talks involving senior levels of government, with members reviewing and refining their positions before meeting with Carney and other leaders.
