The Chiefs of Ontario is a political forum and secretariat for collective decision-making, action, and advocacy for the 133 First Nations communities located within the boundaries of the province of Ontario. Guided by the Chiefs in Assembly, we uphold self-determination efforts of the Anishinaabek, Mushkegowuk, Onkwehonwe, and Lenape Peoples in protecting and exercising their inherent and Treaty rights.
Guided by the Chiefs in Assembly, we uphold self-determination efforts of the Anishinaabek, Mushkegowuk, Onkwehonwe, 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 creation. The activities of the Chiefs of Ontario are mandated through and guided by:
- Resolutions passed by the Chiefs in Assembly of the 133 First Nations in Ontario.
- The Political Confederacy made up of the Grand Chiefs of Political Territorial Organizations (PTOs) and Independent First Nations.
- The elected Regional Chief for the Chiefs of Ontario.
Our Mission
The main objective of the Chiefs of Ontario office is to facilitate the discussion, planning, implementation and evaluation of all local, regional and national matters affecting the First Nations people of Ontario. The intention of basing the central office in Toronto is to maintain a presence for First Nations in Ontario that is non-government and non-political in order to communicate with government officials on an urgency basis.
THE LATEST FROM CHIEFS OF ONTARIO
Media Releases
Chiefs of Ontario and Ontario Regional Chief Call for Action on National Housing Day
(Toronto, ON, November 22, 2020) Today, the Chiefs of Ontario and Ontario Regional Chief, RoseAnne Archibald, are calling for action on
Chiefs of Ontario and Ontario Regional Chief RoseAnne Archibald Call for Immediate Action to Ensure the Safety and Security of Indigenous Women and Girls on Sisters in Spirit Day
(Toronto, ON, October 2, 2020) The Chiefs of Ontario and Ontario Regional Chief RoseAnne Archibald are marking October 4th, Sisters in
Ontario Regional Chief RoseAnne Archibald Encourages Participation in the 8th Annual Orange Shirt Day
(Toronto, ON, September 30, 2020) Today, the Chiefs of Ontario and Ontario Regional Chief RoseAnne Archibald are encouraging participation in the
Seniors’ Centre Without Walls Micro-Grant Program – Deadline September 30, 2020
Stay social, informed and connected with your members. Seniors’ Centre Without Walls (SCWW) is a free interactive telephone-based group activity program that connects