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The Chiefs of Ontario is an advocacy 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.

Chiefs of Ontario Advocate Magazine

Summer Edition of the Advocate Magazine available now!

Have a read about First Nations communities, leaders, youth and programs from across Ontario.

ISSUE 3 NOW AVAILABLE!

http://www.chiefs-of-ontario.org/node/1454

First Nations Energy/Hydro Resources

Information & Resources on Hydro -- Click here for recent updates on hydro and energy issues and initiatives

http://www.chiefs-of-ontario.org/node/1328

The Political Accord

On August 24, 2015 the Chiefs of Ontario and the Province of Ontario signed a historical Political Accord. “This Accord captures this social shift and is a tremendous step forward in building a new political relationship between First Nations and the Government of Ontario.”

 

View photos and video of the ceremony here

http://www.chiefs-of-ontario.org/node/1168

Chiefs of Ontario News

ONTARIO REGIONAL CHIEF ISADORE DAY'S RESPONSE TO THE JOINT STATEMENT FROM THE ONTARIO MINISTER OF ENERGY AND THE QUEBEC MINISTER OF ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES
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21 hours 15 min ago
(Toronto, August 15, 2017) The Province of Ontario released a statement yesterday indicating the intended collaboration between Ontario and Quebec regarding energy sector related opportunities. The two provinces have been examining opportunities to...
ONTARIO REGIONAL CHIEF ISADORE DAY - STATEMENT: CANADA NEEDS TO COMMIT TO SECURING A FUTURE FOR OUR CHILDREN BY ADDRESSING CANADIAN HUMAN RIGHTS TRIBUNAL RULING
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2 days 1 hour ago
(Toronto, August 14, 2017)  -  Earlier today, the Chiefs of Ontario met with Indigenous Affairs and Northern Development Minister Carolyn Bennett, and Minister of Child and Youth Services, Michael Coteau and Minister of Indigenous...
ONTARIO REGIONAL CHIEF DAY STATEMENT ON THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE WORLD’S INDIGENOUS PEOPLES & 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE UNITED NATIONS DECLARATION ON THE RIGHTS OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLES
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6 days 22 hours ago
(Toronto, August 9, 2017) Today marks the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples, the 2017 theme of the 10th Anniversary of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), marks one decade since the...
ONTARIO REGIONAL CHIEF SAYS CANADA AND USA MUST RECOGNIZE FIRST/TRIBAL NATIONS LIKE THE POTAWATOMI AT THE NAFTA TABLE
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1 week 4 days ago
ONTARIO REGIONAL CHIEF SAYS CANADA AND USA MUST RECOGNIZE FIRST/TRIBAL NATIONS LIKE THE POTAWATOMI AT THE NAFTA TABLE (Walpole Island, Ontario, August 4, 2017) The Ontario Regional Chief is meeting with the Potawatomi to learn about how trade,...
STATEMENT FROM THE ONTARIO REGIONAL CHIEF ON CONTINUED SUPPORT FOR THE CHIPPEWAS OF THE THAMES AND THEIR FIGHT TO PROTECT FIRST NATIONS RIGHTS AND WATERWAYS.
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2 weeks 6 days ago
(Toronto, July 26, 2017)   Earlier today the Supreme Court of Canada released its ruling concerning the Chippewas of the Thames First Nations, which found that the Crown had satisfied its duty to consult the Chippewas of the Thames in...
ONTARIO REGIONAL CHIEF PUSHES ONTARIO FOR RECOGNITION OF THE GOVERNMENT TO GOVERNMENT RELATIONS WITH FIRST NATIONS
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3 weeks 6 days ago
(TORONTO, July 19, 2017)  The Council of the Federation (COF) met this week in Edmonton to focus on a number of important issues; mostly on economic matters such as NAFTA, cross-border trade and cannabis legalization.  As reported in the...

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