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Remembrance Day is a time for learning, healing, and recognition. As Veterans’ Week ends, we honour the strength, courage, and service of First Nations Veterans, and the values of peace and freedom they carried. Their stories and sacrifices are woven into the fabric of First Nations communities. The government must provide the recognition and culturally respectful support that First Nations Veterans deserve. Discover more learning resources: ow.ly/vc1C51034qw #CanadaRemembers #LestWeForget #VeteransWeek

National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak meeting First Nations Veterans at the National Remembrance Day Ceremony in Ottawa. #RemembranceDay #CanadaRemembers #LestWeForget

We’re one week away from the AFN National First Nations Homelessness and Mental Wellness Forum! First Nations Chiefs, technicians, organizations, and professionals in the fields of homelessness and mental wellness are invited to join us in Toronto, Ontario, to participate in discussions on homelessness research and regional initiatives related to homelessness and mental wellness. Visit ow.ly/blvB5101QFm for more information. #AFNHomelessnessWellnessForum

Today, AFN National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak and Debbie Eisan, Chair of the AFN First Nations Veterans’ Council, are proud to attend the Remembrance Day Ceremony and place a wreath in honour of the courage and sacrifices of First Nations Veterans, and those who continue to protect our homelands. We remember their bravery, acknowledge their contributions, and commit to keeping their stories alive. Lest we forget. #CanadaRemembers #RemembranceDay

On Remembrance Day, we honour the tremendous sacrifices and unwavering commitment of First Nations Veterans, peacekeepers, and their families. During World War I, World War II, and major peacekeeping missions, First Nations people from across Canada volunteered to serve, demonstrating courage and resilience in the face of adversity. We recognize not only their bravery and service, but also the historical injustices and systemic barriers they have faced. The AFN continues to advocate for the rights, recognition, and support that First Nations Veterans deserve, today and every day. #RemembranceDay #CanadaRemembers #LestWeForget

Join First Nations leaders, educators, students, and knowledge holders from across the country in Halifax, Nova Scotia, February 10–11, 2027 for the AFN Education Forum. ow.ly/X3bl5101ROq 🌟 Register today to be part of the conversations shaping the future of First Nations education. ow.ly/4x235101ROy 🎤 Have a story, success, or promising practice to share? Presenter applications are open! ow.ly/Sn405101RMW #AFNEducationForum #FirstNationsEducation #OurKnowledgeOurFuture #EducationLeadership

Are you passionate about advancing First Nations languages, education, and lifelong learning? The AFN is #hiring a director to lead key languages and learning initiatives that support First Nations communities across Canada. Join a dedicated team committed to meaningful change! Apply today: ow.ly/QYGL5105t5P

Become a sponsor and connect with First Nations leaders, innovators, and changemakers from across the country at the AFN Special Chiefs Assembly! This is your chance to showcase your business, build relationships, and support this important First Nations gathering. For the sponsorship package, visit ow.ly/TQpo5105tG9 or contact sponsors@afn.ca for more information. #AFNSCA2026

Siksika artist Adrian Stimson shared the meanings behind the National Monument to Canada’s Mission in Afghanistan, incorporating the medicine wheel, which includes educational, emotional, spiritual, and physical perspectives. We remember those who have fallen and honour those who have served. Learn more about this sacred space of remembrance: ow.ly/16hQ51034kI. #CanadaRemembers #LestWeForget #VeteransWeek

Congratulations to Turtle Team in Manitoba and Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Emergency Management Group in Yukon, recipients of the 2026-27 Government of Canada Emergency Management Exemplary Service Awards. Their commitment to culturally grounded, community-driven, and First Nations-led emergency management is strengthening resilience and safety for First Nations communities across the country. ow.ly/Xs0H5105fYV

A moving ceremony yesterday, November 8, at the Indigenous Veterans Monument Ceremony for Indigenous Veterans Day, organized by the Odawa Native Friendship Centre. It was a day to pay tribute to the courage, dedication, and sacrifices of First Nations Veterans, and to commemorate and honour their legacy. #IndigenousVeteransDay #CanadaRemembers #LestWeForget

Listen to "In Flanders Fields," the iconic Canadian war poem written by Lieutenant-Colonel John McCrae in 1915. This powerful piece captures the grief, courage, and hope felt by people during World War I. It is available in a variety of formats and First Nations languages. Explore "One Poem, Many Voices": ow.ly/vF6M51034iv. #CanadaRemembers #LestWeForget #VeteransWeek

Join us for the AFN 2nd National First Nations Homelessness and Mental Wellness Forum and take part in important discussions on First Nations homelessness and mental wellness. This forum will draw on the AFN's National First Nations Homelessness Action Plan and the First Nations Mental Wellness Continuum Framework to guide conversations and solutions. Register now: ow.ly/7F2a5101QEN. #AFNHomelessnessWellnessForum

On Indigenous Veterans Day, the AFN acknowledges the AFN Veterans’ Council for their unwavering dedication to ensuring First Nations Veterans receive the recognition and support they deserve. Veterans' Council members provide invaluable guidance across all AFN portfolios, embedding their perspectives and values in all our work. We honour all First Nations Veterans for their service, leadership, valour, and ongoing contributions to peacekeeping and community well-being. Learn more: ow.ly/benC51032CM. #CanadaRemembers #IndigenousVeteransDay #LestWeForget

On Indigenous Veterans Day, we honour the long and proud military history of First Nations veterans and peacekeepers. First Nations Veterans brought invaluable skills and perspectives to the military, serving with courage and determination. Despite facing cultural barriers and racial prejudice, they stood up for peace, equal rights, and freedom. Today, we remember their bravery, acknowledge their contributions, and commit to keeping their stories and legacies alive. #CanadaRemembers #IndigenousVeteransDay #LestWeForget

Cree Knowledge Keeper Anthony Dreaver Johnston shares the family story of Chief Joseph Dreaver from Mistawasis First Nation, a true leader who fought for his people and stood for peace and freedom around the world. Watch “My Grandpa Joe” and join us in honouring First Nations Veterans. #LetsNotForget today and every day: ow.ly/9fYl510349V #CanadaRemembers #IndigenousVeteransDay

Join us at the AFN Special Chiefs Assembly, December 8-10, 2026, at the Rogers Centre in Ottawa. This is your opportunity to connect with leaders, share knowledge, and engage in discussions on key priorities. Register and pre-pay by December 7 for a chance to win an awesome prize! Register today and join us in uplifting First Nations voices and driving meaningful change. Secure your spot today: ow.ly/17lM5104Jpm. #AFNSCA2026

During Veterans’ Week, we honour Veteran Percy Joe, a respected First Nations leader, Residential School Survivor, and former Chief of the Shackan Indian Band for 45 years. After 13 years of military service, he continued advocating for First Nations communities. As Co-Chair of the AFN Veterans’ Council for 30 years, Percy Joe championed the voices and rights of First Nations Veterans, recognized their contributions, preserved historical records, advanced reconciliation and healing, and redress for historical injustices. Thank you for all your service, Percy Joe! We appreciate your decades of leadership and advocacy, and your help expanding educational opportunities for youth through the establishment of the Nicola Valley Institute of Technology. Your legacy will continue to make a lasting impact. #CanadaRemembers #LestWeForget #VeteransWeek

The AFN is #hiring a director to join the Language & Learning Sector. This is a unique opportunity to lead important work dedicated to revitalizing, reclaiming, and protecting First Nations languages, while advancing holistic, lifelong education rooted in First Nations values. Learn more about this permanent, full-time position and apply today: ow.ly/kYWJ5104Jqu