After a divisive year marked by disagreements over a child-welfare agreement with Canada, National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak aims to unite First Nations and strengthen the Assembly's voice. She believes discussions on child-care issues, though unsuccessful in securing immediate funding, represent progress and highlight the shared commitment to empowering First Nations families.
Assembly of First Nations chief says focus in new year is on unity after a divisive first year of leadership National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak said it’s her job to unite First Nations by bringing them together for discussions that will move along the child-care issue. Ms. Woodhouse Nepinak is seen during the AFN Special Chiefs Assembly in Ottawa on Dec. 3, 2024.
“For far too long, we have been focused inward, and now we are talking about real issues that matter to the lives of First Nations across the country,” Ms. Woodhouse Nepinak said in a year-end interview with The Globe and Mail. “We are also unified behind a common belief that First Nations families must be empowered to take care of our own children.”meeting as National Chief in July, Ms.
In her interview with The Globe, Ms. Woodhouse Nepinak said she’s thankful for the different positions held by the chiefs on the matter.
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