(Toronto, ON, May 9, 2020) – The Ontario Regional Chief, RoseAnne Archibald released the following statement on the passing of well loved and respected Chief Celia Echum of Ginoogaming First Nation. “On behalf of the Chiefs of Ontario, we offer our utmost respect and condolences to the family, friends and the community of Ginoogaming First
(Cochrane, ON, May 5, 2020) – The Regional Chief of Ontario, RoseAnne Archibald fully supports Chief Debassige and the council of M’Chigeeng First Nation and the continued implementation of a non-essential travel ban, with checkpoints entering into their community. I also support the establishment of a committee between Indigenous and non-Indigenous leadership on Manitoulin Island
(Toronto, ON, April 29, 2020) – The Ontario Regional Chief, RoseAnne Archibald released the following statement on the passing of well loved and respected Oneida Elder, Lois Cornelius. “On behalf of Chiefs of Ontario, we offer our deepest condolences to the family and friends of beloved Elder, Lois Cornelius of the Oneida Nation. Lois was
(Toronto – April 22, 2020) Ontario Regional Chief RoseAnne Archibald acknowledges the first Great Lakes Day, proclaimed by Anishinabek Nations Grand Council Chief, Glen Hare, in June 2019 after the passing of Josephine Mandamin, along with the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. “Today marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, and Great Lakes Day, a
(Toronto, ON, March 31, 2020) – Early today, Ontario Northland suspended passenger service between Cochrane and Moosonee, Ontario Regional Chief RoseAnne Archibald applauds this action, stemming the flow of potential Coronavirus carriers into the Mushkegowuk communities. “I am relieved that Ontario Northland made the decision to suspend the passenger service after hearing the concerns of
“We are facing a serious health crisis…” (Toronto, ON, March 24, 2020) – Ontario Regional Chief RoseAnne Archibald supported the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) motion yesterday which led to the COVID-19 Declaration of a State of Emergency for First Nations across the country. Many First Nations across Canada have already declared a State of
(March 8, 2020) Ontario Regional Chief RoseAnne Archibald made the following statement marking International Women’s Day 2020 (#IWD2020): “Today, people around the world are celebrating International Women’s Day with the theme #EachforEqual. International Women’s Day marks an important day to recognize the vibrant economic, social, political, and cultural achievements of women across the globe, as
'It isn't just a pipeline protest. It's actually about land rights' | AFN Ont. Regional Chief RoseAnne Archibald February 29, 2020 Assembly of First Nations Ontario Regional Chief RoseAnne Archibald discusses the issue of land rights in Canada in light of the Wetʼsuwetʼen hereditary chiefs opposition to the Coastal GasLink pipeline. https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/powerandpolitics/it-isn-t-just-a-pipeline-protest-it-s-actually-about-land-rights-afn-ont-regional-chief-roseanne-archibald-1.5480913 Land
(Toronto, ON, Feb. 22, 2020) “We are hopeful that with the recent order for Coastal GasLink to consult further with the Wet’suwet’en that all parties will work together to find a common resolution. It’s essential that the Crown through both Federal and the BC governments fulfill their fiduciary obligation to First Nations. Both governments must continue to
Ontario Regional Chief RoseAnne Archibald on the the Prime Ministers statement regarding Taking Down the Barricades (Toronto, ON, Feb. 21, 2020) “Prime Minister Trudeau has abandoned First Nations and our land protectors and has put our lives at risk in his latest statements warning that the onus is now on the Indigenous Leaders to end
