Special Chiefs Assembly – Long-Term Reform of the First Nations Child and Family Services (FNCFS) Program

Special Chiefs Assembly – Long-Term Reform of the First Nations Child and Family Services (FNCFS) Program

About the Event

The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) will host the Special Chiefs Assembly on Long-Term Reform of the First Nations Child and Family Services (FNCFS) Program from September 17-19, 2024, at the RBC Convention Centre, located on the ancestral lands of the Anishinaabe, Ininew, Anisininew, Dene, and Dakota, within Treaty No. 1 Territory in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

The SCA will focus on discussions and decision-making regarding the draft Final Settlement Agreement (FSA) related to the long-term reforms of the FNCFS Program, where Chiefs and Proxies will have an opportunity to deliberate on and vote on the proposed reforms. The SCA will feature expert panels, presentations, and discussions on the latest research, developments, and updates related to the FNCFS Program. Additionally, an in-depth review of the draft agreement will be conducted to provide clarity on each proposed reform.

In the lead-up to the SCA, the AFN will support regional engagement sessions from July to mid-September 2024 to provide Chiefs with detailed information about the proposed suite of reforms to ensure that all participants are well-informed and prepared for substantive discussions at the SCA. More information on these engagement sessions will be provided in the coming weeks.

Details on registration, accommodations, and other information will be provided in the coming weeks. Please check our website regularly for the latest updates.

Registration

Details on registration and other information will be provided in the coming weeks. Please check our website regularly for the latest updates.