Assembly of First Nations National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak Responds to the Resignation of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau

January 6, 2025 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa, Ontario —Assembly of First Nations National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak issued the following statement in response to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s resignation as Liberal Leader:   “During his decade in office, Prime Minister Trudeau has taken meaningful steps to address issues that matter to First Nations. His leadership brought attention to longstanding challenges and resulted in important progress in areas such as clean water, housing, education, and child welfare. The passing of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act was a milestone in aligning Canadian law with the rights and self-determination of First Nations,” said National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak. “While much work remains, these actions have laid a foundation for future governments to build upon. On behalf…

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