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The Chiefs of Ontario is a political forum and secretariat for collective decision-making, action, and advocacy for the 133 First Nations communities located in Ontario. Guided by the Chiefs in Assembly, we uphold self-determination efforts of the Anishinaabek, Mushkegowuk, Onkwehon:we, and Lenape Peoples in protecting and exercising their inherent and Treaty rights. Keeping in mind the wisdom of our Elders, and the future for our youth, we continue to create the path forward in building our Nations as strong, healthy Peoples respectful of ourselves, each other, and all of creation.

EDUCATION CONFERENCE 2015

The Chiefs of Ontario First Nation Education Coordination Unit is proud to announce

'OUR CHILDREN, OUR FUTURE, OUR VISION'

Registration forms and draft agenda available

 

http://www.chiefs-of-ontario.org/node/1063

CHIEFS OF ONTARIO HEALTH FORUM 2015

Health Forum 2015 ---  'Health as a Shared Priority' --- February 24, 25, 26, 2015 Marriott Eaton Centre Hotel, Toronto, Ontario

http://www.chiefs-of-ontario.org/node/1049

Honouring Our Leaders Gala

Honouring our Leaders Gala honoured six outstanding leaders Nov 26 in a sold-out Gala event hosted by the Chiefs of Ontario.

http://www.chiefs-of-ontario.org/node/1004

Notice of Assertion

The chiefs give formal notice to Canada, the province, resource developers and the general public through this Notice of Assertion that First Nations inherent and Treaty rights will continue to be asserted in original territories and ancestral homelands in Ontario

http://www.chiefs-of-ontario.org/node/930

Seeking First Nations to Participate

The Chiefs of Ontario is pleased to invite you to participate in the First Nations Regional Early Childhood Development, Education and Employment Survey (FNREEES). Click here to find out more.

http://chiefs-of-ontario.org//node/445

60’s Scoop Class Action Lawsuit

An Ontario court has dismissed an appeal Dec 2 by the federal government that sought to quash a class-action lawsuit which claims a devastating loss of cultural identity was suffered by Ontario children caught in the “60s scoop.”

 

http://www.chiefs-of-ontario.org/node/1031

Chiefs of Ontario News

CHIEFS OF ONTARIO STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF YOUNG WARRIOR MAKAYLA SAULT
Posted:
1 week 4 days ago
Toronto (Jan 20, 2015) – On behalf of the First Nation leaders in Ontario, Regional Chief Stan Beardy expresses his deepest condolences and sympathies to the family and friends of young Makayla Sault who tragically passed away yesterday at...
REMEMBERING HISTORICAL ATROCITIES AGAINST INDIGENOUS PEOPLE ON SIR JOHN A. MACDONALD’S 200TH BIRTHDAY
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3 weeks 14 hours ago
Toronto (Jan 9, 2015) – As the federal government commemorates the 200th anniversary of the birth of Sir John A. Macdonald, the first prime minister of Canada this week, First Nation leaders from Ontario are asking the public to educate...
ONTARIO REGIONAL CHIEF CONGRATULATES DEBORAH RICHARDSON ON BEING APPOINTED DEPUTY MINISTER OF THE ONTARIO MINISTRY OF ABORIGINAL AFFAIRS
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3 weeks 3 days ago
Toronto (Jan 6, 2015) – Ontario Regional Chief Stan Beardy congratulates Deborah Richardson on her appointment to the Ontario Ministry of Aboriginal Affairs making her the first First Nations female to be appointed to this position. “I...
CHIEFS OF ONTARIO LOOK FORWARD TO WORKING WITH CANADA AND ONTARIO ON RESTORING THE GREAT LAKES ECOSYSTEM THROUGH A RENEWED AGREEMENT
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3 weeks 5 days ago
Toronto (Dec 19, 2014) – Acting Ontario Regional Chief Ava Hill congratulates the Governments of Canada and Ontario on finalizing the renewed Canada-Ontario Agreement on Great Lakes Water Quality and Ecosystem Health (COA). Acting Ontario...
ONTARIO REGIONAL CHIEF BEARDY RESPONDS TO IPPERWASH BEACH TENSIONS IN CHIPPEWAS OF KETTLE AND STONY POINT FIRST NATION
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1 month 3 weeks ago
TORONTO, ON (December 11, 2014) — Ontario Regional Chief Stan Beardy said he is not surprised by the latest confrontation in Ipperwash Beach calling it a consequence of non-communication and a lack of movement from Ontario on the Ipperwash...
CHIEFS OF ONTARIO LOOK FORWARD TO WORKING WITH THE NEWLY ELECTED NATIONAL CHIEF OF THE ASSEMBLY OF FIRST NATIONS
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1 month 3 weeks ago
Toronto (Dec 10, 2014) – Ontario Regional Chief Stan Beardy congratulates Perry Bellegarde as the newly elected national chief of the Assembly of First Nations and looks forward to sitting on the AFN Executive with him during his term....

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