THE LATEST FROM CHIEFS OF ONTARIO
Media Releases
Ontario Regional Chief Abram Benedict Commends Robinson Huron Waawiindamaagewin Conference Examining Metis Claims in Ontario
(Toronto – Ont, Dec. 15, 2025) Ontario Regional Chief Abram Benedict has released the following statement following Robinson Huron Waawiindamaagewin’s (Un)Making
Chiefs of Ontario Raises Concerns Regarding Provincial Proposal to Allow Mining Project Proponents to Take Water Without Permit
(Toronto, Ont.–Dec. 10, 2025) The Chiefs of Ontario has released the following statement regarding the provincial government’s recent proposal to remove
Chiefs of Ontario welcomes court decisions affirming government’s responsibility to ensure adequate housing and safe drinking water for First Nations
(Toronto, Ont.–Dec. 9, 2025) The Federal Court handed down two decisions on Friday that make clear the federal government has a
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