About the AFNEN
The Network consists of one representative from each First Nation Community in the Atlantic Region and one representative from each First Nation Organisation interested in environmental issues.
The Confederacy of Mainland Mi’kmaq, located in Millbrook, Nova Scotia, is presently acting as coordinator for AFNEN activities. If you would like to get more involved in the Network and its activities, please feel free to contact us.
More Information: Terms of Reference, Committees and Members
Terms of Reference
The terms of reference for the AFNEN can be viewed with Adobe Acrobat Reader. You can download this free software.
Committees and Members
The Network has a planning committee that meets regularly throughout the year. The following organizations are currently members of the planning committee:
- The Union of Nova Scotia Indians (UNSI)
- The Confederacy of Mainland Mi’kmaq (CMM)
- The Union of New Brunswick Indians (UNBI)
- Atlantic Policy Congress (APC)
- The Saint John River Valley Tribal Council (SJRVTC)
- Mawiw Tribal Council
- Mi’gmawei Mawiomi Secretariat
- North Shore District Tribal Council (NSDTC)
Environmental Issues Subcommittees are formed from time to time to deal with particular environmental issues. These subcommittees consist of interested network members and organizations.
The Network consists of members of Atlantic First Nation communities, including youth and elders, councillors, First Nation staff (Band council staff), as well as First Nation organizations. If you or your organization is interested in becoming more involved in the Network, please contact us.