Assembly of First Nations 2026 First Nations-First Ministers’ Meeting (FNFMM)

Press Release

A First Ministers’ Meeting (FMM) is a high-level intergovernmental forum that brings together the Prime Minister of Canada and provincial and territorial premiers to discuss issues of national significance. FMMs are typically supported by extensive preparatory work led by senior officials and ministers and are used to set political direction, confirm agreements, and signal shared priorities.

During the 2025 AFN Special Chiefs Assembly, the Prime Minister announced that a joint First Nations-First Ministers’ Meeting (FNFMM) will be held later this year and confirmed that First Nations will set the agenda.

The FNFMM is being advanced at a critical time as First Nations continue to assert their role in shaping national priorities and advancing self-determined approaches across key areas. The 2026 FNFMM will bring together First Nations leadership alongside the Prime Minister and provincial and territorial premiers to establish shared priorities, set direction, and strengthen nation-to-nation relationships grounded in First Nations leadership.

Engagement Sessions

The planning process will be supported by a series of engagements with First Nations leadership and technicians to inform the agenda, drawing on lessons from past processes and identifying priority issues for collective action. These engagements will create space for both leadership-only discussions as well as joint leadership and technical sessions, ensuring that priorities are shaped in a way that reflects First Nations perspectives, expertise, and diverse regional realities.

Several virtual Town Halls will be offered to support broad participation from First Nations across the country. Further details will be shared as planning progresses.

April 15, 2026 – First Nations Technicians

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