b'CIRCLEWinter Issue 1 2020THEThe official publication of the Assembly of First Nations38 About the AFN The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) represents First Nations citizens in Canada. This means we work for you. All our efforts are mandated by leaders from across the country and the priorities for action set by the Chiefs-in-Assembly. In AFNs The Circle, learn more about the role of the National Chief, Regional Chiefs, councils, committees, assemblies and the AFN staff. We look forward to hearing your feedback.43 AFN Working This is a section on progress happening in the various sectors at the AFN through its work with Chiefs committees, First Nations citizens, tribal councils, professionals and people on the frontline. From environment and emergency services to economicFEATURESdevelopment, health and language, these are the updates on how were driving change based on theThe Great Reset65 priorities of First Nations. Perry Bellegarde on the unprecedented opportunity to re-align core values around the world80 Art & MediaArt, film, literature and music are all here rolled into75Marten Falls Community Leadsone section. We tried to capture the interesting, the successful and the under-the-radar artists makingEnvironmental Assessment Processimportant contributions. Words, sounds and imagesA change to development as usualare vital to our nations, and its essential that we promote our stories and storytellers.DEPARTMENTSCOVER STORY 10Message from the CEO/68 this issue of The Circle shows instancesMessage de la directrice gnrale The theme of By Janice Ciavagliaof volunteerism across the country. How are First Nations people donating their time to improve their14Message from the National Chief/communities and help their neighbours? You willMessage du Chef national read an overview of the Bear Clan Patrol, which inBy Perry Bellegarde the last year has branched into two new chapters in different communities. Also included is an overview18Messages from the Regional Chiefs/of four different organizationsNimkii Aazhibikong,Messages des Chefs rgionauxNeechee Studio, Think Indigenous and theMoose Hide Campaignwhich seek to promote40Around Turtle Islandlearning, culture and nationhood in communities across Canada. 85Professional Services Directory www.afn.ca 7'