'... there are many options for them to make the right choices,' Picard told the young people at the conference.
Picard tells youth at leadership conference to keep pushing
Ghislain Picard, the former head of the AFNQL, told a group gathered at a leadership conference that there are opportunities ahead.
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October 28, 2025 at 4:56 PM
'... there are many options for them to make the right choices,' Picard told the young people at the conference.
I just ran into Brandi Morin, at the UNPFII. This morning I talked to the new AFNQL RC about the potential revival of Energy East. There’s been much talk of “economic reconciliation” this election. He sees the economic, but wonders about the reconciliation. #indigenous
April 21, 2025 at 4:23 PM
I just ran into Brandi Morin, at the UNPFII. This morning I talked to the new AFNQL RC about the potential revival of Energy East. There’s been much talk of “economic reconciliation” this election. He sees the economic, but wonders about the reconciliation. #indigenous
'We are rights holders': First Nations chiefs push back on #Quebec's draft constitution
Leaders were not consulted in the leadup to Bill 1, chief of the AFNQL says
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Leaders were not consulted in the leadup to Bill 1, chief of the AFNQL says
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'We are rights holders': First Nations chiefs push back on Quebec's draft constitution | CBC News
First Nations leaders in Quebec are calling out Premier François Legault's government, saying the province's proposed constitution was drafted without their consent and fails to recognize their status...
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November 26, 2025 at 1:48 PM
'We are rights holders': First Nations chiefs push back on #Quebec's draft constitution
Leaders were not consulted in the leadup to Bill 1, chief of the AFNQL says
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Leaders were not consulted in the leadup to Bill 1, chief of the AFNQL says
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Francis Verreault-Paul from the Innu community of Mashteuiatsh in Quebec’s Lac-St-Jean region takes over from Ghislain Picard, who stepped down after 33 years in the role and 11 terms as chief.
Francis Verreault-Paul picked to lead AFNQL
Francis Verreault-Paul has been elected the new regional chief of the Assembly of First Nations for Quebec and Labrador.
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February 27, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Francis Verreault-Paul from the Innu community of Mashteuiatsh in Quebec’s Lac-St-Jean region takes over from Ghislain Picard, who stepped down after 33 years in the role and 11 terms as chief.
Representatives of the Assembly of First Nations Quebec-Labrador told a provincial legislature committee they reject the government’s proposed forestry reform.
Chief Francis Verreault-Paul said Bill 97 does not respect First Nations’ ancestral rights.
Chief Francis Verreault-Paul said Bill 97 does not respect First Nations’ ancestral rights.
Quebec forestry legislation needs to be scrapped in says AFNQL
The head of the Assembly of First Nations Quebec-Labrador says proposed forestry legislation in the province needs to be scrapped.
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June 3, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Representatives of the Assembly of First Nations Quebec-Labrador told a provincial legislature committee they reject the government’s proposed forestry reform.
Chief Francis Verreault-Paul said Bill 97 does not respect First Nations’ ancestral rights.
Chief Francis Verreault-Paul said Bill 97 does not respect First Nations’ ancestral rights.
The AFNQL statement, released on Feb. 25, argued the raid was “carried out without an adequate understanding of the local context, generated unnecessary tensions, heightened feelings of insecurity, and weakened relations with the community.”
First Nations stand behind Ekuanitshit after aggressive wildlife raid
First Nations in Quebec stand behind Innu Nation of Ekuanitshit after aggressive wildlife raid on Elder’s cabin
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February 27, 2026 at 7:34 PM
The AFNQL statement, released on Feb. 25, argued the raid was “carried out without an adequate understanding of the local context, generated unnecessary tensions, heightened feelings of insecurity, and weakened relations with the community.”
AFNQL calls on CAQ to drop “Quebec Constitution” kahnawakenews.com/afnql-calls-...
AFNQL calls on CAQ to drop “Quebec Constitution”
Kahnawake News, on the Web
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April 2, 2026 at 3:01 PM
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Chief of the Assembly of First Nations of Quebec and Labrador (AFNQL), Francis Verreault-Paul is a man of integrity and honour. His words will fill the UN with wisdom and truth. I am proud of our incredible indigenous communities and look forward to ever increasing engagement between our nations!
April 22, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Chief of the Assembly of First Nations of Quebec and Labrador (AFNQL), Francis Verreault-Paul is a man of integrity and honour. His words will fill the UN with wisdom and truth. I am proud of our incredible indigenous communities and look forward to ever increasing engagement between our nations!
Opinion Letter - AFNQL - Bill 97: First Nations forced to suspend participation in high-level consultation table
#Bill97 #PL97 #Polqc #FirstNations #Autochtones #PremièresNations #APNQL
#Bill97 #PL97 #Polqc #FirstNations #Autochtones #PremièresNations #APNQL
July 22, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Opinion Letter - AFNQL - Bill 97: First Nations forced to suspend participation in high-level consultation table
#Bill97 #PL97 #Polqc #FirstNations #Autochtones #PremièresNations #APNQL
#Bill97 #PL97 #Polqc #FirstNations #Autochtones #PremièresNations #APNQL
After 33 years as Regional Chief of the AFNQL, Ghislain Picard reflects on what led him into politics. In this special French-language episode of Face to Face, we talk about his journey, his legacy and the new chapter ahead.
Ghislain Picard : son entrée en politique, son héritage, et ce qui vient après | Face to Face
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April 30, 2025 at 12:29 AM
After 33 years as Regional Chief of the AFNQL, Ghislain Picard reflects on what led him into politics. In this special French-language episode of Face to Face, we talk about his journey, his legacy and the new chapter ahead.
The Assembly of First Nations of Quebec and Labrador welcomed a new regional chief yesterday.
Francis Verreault-Paul has been elected, following the resignation of Ghislain Picard in January after 33 years in the role.
Francis Verreault-Paul has been elected, following the resignation of Ghislain Picard in January after 33 years in the role.
Francis Verreault-Paul elected as new regional chief of AFNQL | APTN News
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February 26, 2025 at 7:47 PM
The Assembly of First Nations of Quebec and Labrador welcomed a new regional chief yesterday.
Francis Verreault-Paul has been elected, following the resignation of Ghislain Picard in January after 33 years in the role.
Francis Verreault-Paul has been elected, following the resignation of Ghislain Picard in January after 33 years in the role.
Press release: Powerful message from Quebec First Nations broadcast on Times Square demands respect for their rights
#FirstNations #UNPFII2025 #UN #IndiginousRights #TimesSquare #UNDRIP #AFNQL #Quebec #SEIZE03
#FirstNations #UNPFII2025 #UN #IndiginousRights #TimesSquare #UNDRIP #AFNQL #Quebec #SEIZE03
April 22, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Press release: Powerful message from Quebec First Nations broadcast on Times Square demands respect for their rights
#FirstNations #UNPFII2025 #UN #IndiginousRights #TimesSquare #UNDRIP #AFNQL #Quebec #SEIZE03
#FirstNations #UNPFII2025 #UN #IndiginousRights #TimesSquare #UNDRIP #AFNQL #Quebec #SEIZE03
Press release: The AFNQL seeks support from the UN to ensure compliance of First Nations rights in Quebec #FirstNations #FirstNationsRights #ONU #UN #APNQL #LacSimon #ITUM #Polqc #polcan #Autochtones #PremièresNations
July 18, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Press release: The AFNQL seeks support from the UN to ensure compliance of First Nations rights in Quebec #FirstNations #FirstNationsRights #ONU #UN #APNQL #LacSimon #ITUM #Polqc #polcan #Autochtones #PremièresNations
When Picard became the AFNQL's regional chief, Brian Mulroney was PM, the Siege at Kanesatake was a recent and traumatic memory and RCAP had just been struck.
He sits down with APTN’s Kim Sullivan to reflect on his career and what comes next.
He sits down with APTN’s Kim Sullivan to reflect on his career and what comes next.
Ghislain Picard reflects on 3 decades of leading AFNQL
Ghislain Picard speaks to APTN host Kim Sullivan about his 33 years leading the Assembly of First Nations Quebec and Labrador.
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April 30, 2025 at 4:52 PM
When Picard became the AFNQL's regional chief, Brian Mulroney was PM, the Siege at Kanesatake was a recent and traumatic memory and RCAP had just been struck.
He sits down with APTN’s Kim Sullivan to reflect on his career and what comes next.
He sits down with APTN’s Kim Sullivan to reflect on his career and what comes next.
Press release: Quebec Native Women congratulates Francis Verreault-Paul on his election as head of AFNQL and pays tribute to Ghislain Picard
#QNL #AFNQL #FirstNations #Indigenous #Election #Chief #SEIZE03
#QNL #AFNQL #FirstNations #Indigenous #Election #Chief #SEIZE03
February 27, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Press release: Quebec Native Women congratulates Francis Verreault-Paul on his election as head of AFNQL and pays tribute to Ghislain Picard
#QNL #AFNQL #FirstNations #Indigenous #Election #Chief #SEIZE03
#QNL #AFNQL #FirstNations #Indigenous #Election #Chief #SEIZE03
Press release: Forestry Regime Reform: Avoid escalating tensions, prioritize dialogue
#AFNQL #Indigenous #FirstNations #ForestryRegime #Bill97 #Rights
#AFNQL #Indigenous #FirstNations #ForestryRegime #Bill97 #Rights
August 18, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Press release: Forestry Regime Reform: Avoid escalating tensions, prioritize dialogue
#AFNQL #Indigenous #FirstNations #ForestryRegime #Bill97 #Rights
#AFNQL #Indigenous #FirstNations #ForestryRegime #Bill97 #Rights
Innu Nation welcomes Memorial University's Verification Policy as essential protection of Indigenous rights. #innu #indigenouseducation #Indigenousacademia #inuit #AFN #AFNQL #ITK gazette.mun.ca/campus-and-c...
Indigenous verification policy approved
Memorial took a significant step on its shared path toward truth and reconciliation on Feb. 25, 2026.
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February 25, 2026 at 7:25 PM
Innu Nation welcomes Memorial University's Verification Policy as essential protection of Indigenous rights. #innu #indigenouseducation #Indigenousacademia #inuit #AFN #AFNQL #ITK gazette.mun.ca/campus-and-c...
As leader of AFNQL for 30+ years, Regional Chief Ghislain Picard fought against systemic racism and discrimination affecting First Nations in Quebec, Labrador, and across Canada. I am so grateful for the chances we’ve had to work together. Tshinashkumitinan for your leadership.
February 25, 2025 at 4:40 PM
As leader of AFNQL for 30+ years, Regional Chief Ghislain Picard fought against systemic racism and discrimination affecting First Nations in Quebec, Labrador, and across Canada. I am so grateful for the chances we’ve had to work together. Tshinashkumitinan for your leadership.
"I would like to remind you of an essential truth: the #food #sovereignty of #Indigenous peoples is intimately linked to the #health of our territories, the protection of ecosystems and the survival of the species... For us, this sovereignty is based on an age-old balance with our #environment.”
Support sought from United Nations to ensure compliance of First Nations rights in Quebec
On July 18, the Assembly of First Nations Quebec-Labrador (AFNQL) concluded a major diplomatic and political mission at the 18th session of the United Nations Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigen...
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July 21, 2025 at 5:02 PM
"I would like to remind you of an essential truth: the #food #sovereignty of #Indigenous peoples is intimately linked to the #health of our territories, the protection of ecosystems and the survival of the species... For us, this sovereignty is based on an age-old balance with our #environment.”
Press Release : First Nations Rights in Quebec: Governments called upon by the UN Expert Mechanism in Geneva
#UN #Geneva #ExpertMechanism #UNDRIP #AFNQL #FirstNations #FirstNationsRights
#UN #Geneva #ExpertMechanism #UNDRIP #AFNQL #FirstNations #FirstNationsRights
July 14, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Press Release : First Nations Rights in Quebec: Governments called upon by the UN Expert Mechanism in Geneva
#UN #Geneva #ExpertMechanism #UNDRIP #AFNQL #FirstNations #FirstNationsRights
#UN #Geneva #ExpertMechanism #UNDRIP #AFNQL #FirstNations #FirstNationsRights
ENGLAIS: The Assembly of First Nations Quebec-Labrador (AFNQL) has not received an apology from the Speaker of the National Assembly for events involving an Indigenous leader and his sacred objects.
L’Assemblée des Premières Nations Québec-Labrador a rencontré mardi la présidente de l’Assemblée nationale Nathalie Roy. #polqc
Pas d’excuses de l’Assemblée nationale pour l’incident impliquant un objet autochtone sacré
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February 18, 2026 at 3:46 PM
ENGLAIS: The Assembly of First Nations Quebec-Labrador (AFNQL) has not received an apology from the Speaker of the National Assembly for events involving an Indigenous leader and his sacred objects.
El jefe de la Asamblea de las Primeras Naciones de Quebec y Labrador (APNQL) dijo que los líderes indígenas no fueron consultados antes de la presentación del proyecto de una constitución de Quebec.
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Organizaciones indígenas rechazan proyecto de constitución de Quebec | RCI
La AFNQL está conformada por los jefes de 43 comunidades de las Primeras Naciones de Quebec y Labrador.
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November 27, 2025 at 12:30 AM
El jefe de la Asamblea de las Primeras Naciones de Quebec y Labrador (APNQL) dijo que los líderes indígenas no fueron consultados antes de la presentación del proyecto de una constitución de Quebec.
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“Opposition to Bill 97 goes far beyond First Nations. Our members, like forestry workers, find themselves held hostage by a legislative deadlock that could easily be defused…”
#Indigenous #FirstNations #forestry #Quebec #pqpoli
#Indigenous #FirstNations #forestry #Quebec #pqpoli
Avoid escalating tensions, prioritize dialogue on forestry regime
In light of growing tensions on the ground in response to Bill 97 concerning the reform of the forestry regime, the Assembly of First Nations Quebec-Labrador (AFNQL) expresses deep concern and issues ...
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August 18, 2025 at 1:18 PM
“Opposition to Bill 97 goes far beyond First Nations. Our members, like forestry workers, find themselves held hostage by a legislative deadlock that could easily be defused…”
#Indigenous #FirstNations #forestry #Quebec #pqpoli
#Indigenous #FirstNations #forestry #Quebec #pqpoli