THE LATEST FROM CHIEFS OF ONTARIO
Media Releases
Chiefs of Ontario oppose Métis Nation of Ontario’s ongoing attempts to inflate “citizenship” and grant “harvesting rights” in First Nations territories
(Toronto, Ont.- June 12, 2025) Acting Ontario Regional Chief Shelly Moore-Frappier has released the following statement regarding the Métis Nation of
First Nations Leadership responds to the passing of Bill 5 with warning of legal and grassroots action
(Toronto, Ont.—June 5, 2025) First Nations Leadership across Ontario have expressed deep concern and frustration following the passage of Ontario’s Bill
Request for Proposals: Workshop Facilitators and/or Presenters for the 2025 COO ELCC Conference
You are invited to submit a proposal for the Chiefs of Ontario 2025 Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC) Conference as
Request for Proposals: Master of Ceremonies for COO 2025 ELCC Conference
You are invited to submit a proposal for the Chiefs of Ontario 2025 Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC) Conference as
Media Advisory – First Nations Rally and Round Dance to Oppose Bill 5 at Queen’s Park
(Toronto, Ont - May 30 2025) First Nations Leadership, community members, and allies, from across the region, will gather in opposition
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),


