A New AFN: Key Policy and Priorities

• A commitment to Fundamental Change at the Assembly of First Nations through transparency, community engagement and renewal;
• A renewed Commitment to Youth in all areas, especially education, skills-development and employment;
• Implementing Regional Priorities and working for all regions across Canada;
• A renewed commitment to the Rights-Based Agenda and Treaty Implementation;
• Eliminating First Nations Poverty through enabling self-sufficient First Nations economies, advocating for affordable housing and addressing overcrowding; 
• Taking steps towards constitutional change Recognizing First Nations Governments and changing the way First Nations are funded through transfer payments and equalization;
• Overhauling First Nations Health Services, through integration of federal/provincial/local health programs, a renewed focus on prevention and chronic disease management, a renewed focus on nutrition and exercise, and implementing a systemic health indicators to measure success;
• Restoring our role as Stewards of the Mother Earth in protecting the environment;
• Supporting Nation Building by revitalizing First Nations language and culture, restoring identity and instilling pride in our people;
• Supporting First Nation Citizenship including our right to determine our own citizens and to advocate for our citizens and represent their interests wherever they choose to live;