Under the new bylaws approved in June 2019, the Chiefs of Ontario has completed the Board of Directors’ implementation. Each PTO has appointed a representative for the Board. The Board members include:
- Association of Iroquois and Allied Indians – Geoff Stonefish
- Nishnawbe Aski Nation – Gary Dokis
- Grand Council Treaty #3 – Lucas King
- Anishinabek Nation – Brendan Huston
The newly appointed Board of Directors convened their first meeting in December 2019. At that time the Board was briefed on the operations of the organization and the recommendations made by the previous Board of Directors in July 2018, which have also been enacted and are in the final stages of implementations. The Board of Directors meet quarterly.
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Media Releases
First Nations bring Bill 5 concerns to Queen’s Park, call for legislation’s reversal
(Toronto, Ont.–May 26, 2025) First Nations Leadership from across Ontario gathered at Queen’s Park today to voice their opposition to the
Media Advisory – Chiefs of Ontario to Hold Media Event Opposing Ontario’s Bill 5
(Toronto, Ont.—May 22, 2025) On May 26, 2025, the Chiefs of Ontario will hold a media event to express First Nations’
The Chiefs of Ontario support the Saugeen Ojibway Nation in release of new research report: Assessing Métis Historical Claims to Rights in SON Territory
(May 22, 2025 – Toronto, Ont.) Ontario Regional Chief Abram Benedict issued the following statement in support of the Saugeen Ojibway
Manitoba Métis Federation and Chiefs of Ontario renew calls for government and institutional action in addressing Indigenous identity fraud
May 20, 2025 – Last week marked one year since the Chiefs of Ontario (COO) and the Manitoba Métis Federation (MMF),