By Sam Laskaris Writer MONTREAL-First Nations leaders from across the country have assembled in Montreal this week for the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Annual General Assembly. The three-day event, the 45th annual assembly, began on Tuesday morning and continues until Thursday. The assembly is being held at the Palais des Congres in Montreal. The theme of this year’s event is Strengthening Our Relations. That will act as the foundation for discussions in dialogue sessions, caucusing and plenaries. This is the AFN’s first annual general assembly since Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak was elected to be the national chief this past December. “This year’s theme, Strengthening Our Relations, highlights the importance of our connections on multiple levels, connection with our nations, connection to this country, connection with each other,” she said. “It…
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