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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.

All Ontario Chiefs Conference 2017

Proudly hosted by Lac Seul First Nation 

June 13-15, 2017 

Click here for further details.

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COO Special Chiefs Assembly

Special Chiefs Assembly

May 2 - 3, 2017

*Hilton Lac Leamy, Gatineua-Ottawa*

Environment, Energy, Housing and Infrastructure

Agenda and Registration

http://www.chiefs-of-ontario.org/node/1528

Chiefs of Ontario New Magazine

Dynamic Magazine features voices from the communities, leaders and citizens

ISSUE 2 NOW AVAILABLE

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

Leaders in the Legislature 2016

First Nation Leaders and Cabinet Ministers from across Ontario gathered for annual Leaders in the Legislature event to discuss joint priorities regarding issues and opportunities

http://www.chiefs-of-ontario.org/node/1462

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

REGIONAL CHIEF ISADORE DAY STATEMENT: FOR THE SAKE OF OUR CHILDREN AND YOUTH IT'S TIME TO PUT RECONCILIATION INTO ACTION
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1 day 7 hours ago
(May 25, 2017) First Nation children and youth are dying senseless and needless deaths in ever increasing numbers. The latest incident was the discovery of a 14-year-old child’s body last Thursday in a Thunder Bay river, where far too...
ONTARIO FIRST NATIONS YOUNG PEOPLES COUNCIL STATEMENT: WE ARE TROUBLED BY RECENT YOUTH DEATHS IN THUNDER BAY
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2 days 10 hours ago
TORONTO -  (May 24, 2017) We are very troubled by the recent deaths of two First Nation youth, Tammy Keeash, 17, a youth in Child and Family Services Care and Josiah Begg, 14, a youth who left his community with his father who needed...
REGIONAL CHIEF ISADORE DAY STATEMENT: WE MUST PROTECT OUR CHILDREN; CONCERNS AND PRIORITIES OF GRAND COUNCIL TREATY 3 CHIEFS WILL BE BROUGHT FORWARD
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1 week 2 days ago
TORONTO – (May 17, 2017) In yesterday’s address at the Grand Council Treaty 3 Spring Assembly in Mitaanjigamiing First Nation, Regional Chief Isadore Day pledged that Chiefs of Ontario will continue to strengthen collaborations and...
ONTARIO REGIONAL CHIEF ISADORE DAY STATEMENT: ELIMINATING SEXIST ELEMENTS IN THE INDIAN ACT IS NOT THE ANSWER; DISMANTLING THE INDIAN ACT IS THE SOLUTION
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2 weeks 13 hours ago
TORONTO, ON (May 12, 2017)  “As the Senate of Canada currently debates proposed changes to eliminate sexism in the Indian Act, the simple solution is to begin dismantling this colonial, racist, oppressive piece of legislation. In 1876,...
REGIONAL CHIEF ISADORE DAY ADDRESSES NISHNAWBE ASKI NATION (NAN) CHIEFS SPRING ASSEMBLY: REJECTING DESTRUCTIVE COLONIAL SYSTEMS AND RE-INSTATING INDIGENOUS VALUES IS THE ONLY SOLUTION TO SAVING FIRST NATION YOUTH
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2 weeks 1 day ago
TIMMINS, ON (May 10, 2017) In this morning’s address to NAN Chiefs in Assembly, Regional Chief Isadore Day pledged that Chiefs of Ontario will continue to support the unique needs of northern communities. The combined youth suicide and...
FIRST NATION LEADER CALLS UPON CARNIVAL BAND TO RECALL DISRESPECTFUL INDIGENOUS OUTFIT FROM THE 2017 TORONTO CARIBBEAN CARNIVAL
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3 weeks 2 days ago
OTTAWA (May 3, 2017) --- A First Nation leader is calling for a traditional Indigenous headdress and outfit be withdrawn from the Toronto Caribbean Carnival, which is marking its theme to mark Canada's 150th year of Confederation, because it...

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