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Modern Canada › Indigenous Rights
What is the Assembly of First Nations?
- A council of provincial Indigenous representatives
- A United Nations body representing Indigenous Canadians
- The federal parliament representing First Nations territories
- A national organization representing First Nations people across Canada, advocating for their rights and interests
Why this is the correct answer
Founded in 1982, the Assembly of First Nations is a national advocacy organization that represents First Nations bands and their citizens across Canada. It works to advance Indigenous rights, land claims, self-government, and access to education, health, and other services.