第一民族大会首次与政府举行会议,讨论重大的基础设施项目。 Assembly of First Nations meets to discuss major infrastructure projects with government for the first time.

第一民族大会将从9月3日开始举行年度大会,这是第一次代表600多名第一民族酋长正式与政府就重大基础设施项目进行接触。 The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) will hold its annual general assembly starting September 3, marking the first time it will formally engage with governments on major infrastructure projects on behalf of over 600 First Nations chiefs. 据悉, 美国第一民族联盟 (AFN) 领导人Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak将讨论与联邦重大项目相关的决议, The AFN, led by Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak, will discuss resolutions related to federal major projects legislation, which has faced opposition from some First Nations leaders over concerns of insufficient rights protection. 大会还将讨论诸如毒品危机和儿童福利改革等问题,并邀请联邦部长出席。 The assembly will also address issues such as the drug crisis and child welfare reform, with federal ministers invited to attend.