THE LATEST FROM CHIEFS OF ONTARIO
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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
Chiefs of Ontario Marks Anniversary of the Independent Special Interlocutor’s Final Report and Calls for Immediate Action from Canadian Governments
(Toronto, Ont.–Oct. 30, 2025) Today, the Chiefs of Ontario released a statement marking the one-year anniversary of the Independent Special Interlocutor’s
First Nation Employment Services Framework Survey
First Nation Employment Services Framework Survey The Chiefs of Ontario (COO), in partnership with the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and
Chiefs of Ontario Respond to Auditor General’s Report Highlighting Ongoing Federal Failures to Support First Nations
(Toronto, Ont. - October 22, 2025) The Chiefs of Ontario are expressing deep concern following the Auditor General of Canada’s latest
Chiefs of Ontario Call for Unity and Urgent Action to Protect First Nations Children
(Toronto, Ont. – October 14, 2025) – Ontario Regional Chief Abram Benedict and the Chiefs of Ontario Leadership Council are calling
Chiefs of Ontario Stand in Solidarity with Nishnawbe Aski Nation, Demanding Urgent Action from Treaty Partners on Community Safety Crisis
(Toronto, Ont. -- October 10, 2025) The Chiefs of Ontario stand in full support of the Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) as
Chiefs of Ontario Discontinue Judicial Reviews of the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act
(Toronto, Ont.—October 6, 2025) Ontario Regional Chief Abram Benedict and the Chiefs of Ontario’s Leadership Council have issued the following statement
First Nations people in Ontario disproportionately affected by opioid crisis, new report shows
(Toronto, Ont.–Oct. 6, 2025) Opioids are killing and harming First Nations people in Ontario at an alarming rate much higher than
Chiefs of Ontario Support Joint Police Operations Against Organized Crime, Reiterate Call for Federal Recognition of First Nations Policing as an Essential Service
(Toronto, Ont.–October, 1 2025) The Chiefs of Ontario express strong support for recent investigations between First Nation police services and the
Chiefs of Ontario Releases a Statement on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
(Toronto, Ont.–Sept. 30, 2025) On the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the Chiefs of Ontario and its Leadership reflect on