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Fall Chiefs Assembly 2025 – Participant Survey
The Chiefs of Ontario Secretariat is requesting that all delegates of the Fall Chiefs Assembly 2025 complete the survey linked below
Chiefs of Ontario call for urgent implementation of 2021 water settlement and legislation as a third of Ontario First Nations face drinking water advisories
(Ottawa, Ont.–Dec. 3, 2025) After years of unacceptable delays, Chiefs of Ontario is demanding the Government of Canada stop delaying implementing
ORIC Roles and Responsibilities for at Large Members
The Chiefs of Ontario are seeking submissions for ORIC Implementation Committee Members. The Ontario Reform Implementation Committee (“ORIC”) is the central
MEDIA ADVISORY: The Chiefs of Ontario will hold a press conference to discuss ongoing water issues plaguing First Nations, the 2021 class action drinking water settlement conditions and Bill C-61
(Ottawa, Ont.—Dec. 1, 2025) Nearly a third of First Nations in Ontario are currently under a short- or long-term drinking water
Ontario First Nations Demand Immediate Action to Address Jordan’s Principle Crisis Following Fall Chiefs Assembly
(Toronto, Ont. – November 26, 2025) Following the two-day Fall Chiefs Assembly on November 18-19, 2025, First Nation Leadership has formally
Ontario Regional Chief Abram Benedict and the Keepers of the Circle – 2S/LGBTQQIAPD+ Council Release Joint Statement on Trans Day of Remembrance
(Toronto, Ont. – November 20, 2025) Ontario Regional Chief Abram Benedict and the Keepers of the Circle – 2S/LGBTQQIADP+ have released
Media Advisory – Chiefs of Ontario Host Fall Chiefs Assembly
(Toronto, Ont -- November 17 2025) The Chiefs of Ontario will host the Fall Chiefs Assembly (FCA) on November 18-19, 2025,
Chiefs of Ontario Honour the Memory of Chief Lorraine Cobiness, Niisaachewan Anishinaabe Nation
(Toronto, Ont. -- November 14, 2025) The Chiefs of Ontario and Ontario Regional Chief Abram Benedict extends their deepest condolences to
Chiefs of Ontario Respond to the Tabling of 2025 Ontario Economic Outlook and Fiscal Review
(Toronto, ON—November 7, 2025) Yesterday, the Ford government tabled its 2025 Ontario Economic Outlook and Fiscal Review: A Plan to Protect
Request for Proposals: Off-Reserve First Nation Representative Services Delivery Pathway
The Chiefs of Ontario are seeking submissions for a request for proposals for Off-Reserve First Nation Representative Services Delivery Pathway. The
Request for Proposals: Second Edition of ‘The 1965 Agreement: Comparison & Review’ Judith Rae Report (2006)
The Chiefs of Ontario are seeking submissions for a request for proposals to create an updated Second Edition of the 2006
Chiefs of Ontario Respond to Canada Strong: Federal Budget 2025
(Toronto, Ont. – Nov 5, 2025) The Chiefs are Ontario are calling for stronger, distinctions-based investment following the release of Canada