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Legislative Assembly of Ontario: Call for Submissions – Indigenous Artwork

The Legislative Assembly of Ontario invites Ontario-based Indigenous wood artists to submit for consideration an Expression of Interest to design and carve a fixed art piece for the Legislative Chamber. BACKGROUND As the seat of Ontario’s provincial parliament, the Legislative Building is a physical symbol representing our province.  At the heart of the building is

2020-10-29T16:40:15-04:00July 17th, 2019|Categories: Communications, Political|Tags: |

Ontario Regional Chief RoseAnne Archibald Congratulates Tesa Fiddler of Muskrat Dam First Nation and Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug on Receiving the Canadian Teachers’ Federation 2019 Outstanding Indigenous Educator Award

(Toronto, July 12, 2019) Today, Chiefs of Ontario and Ontario Regional Chief RoseAnne Archibald would like to congratulate recipient Tesa Fiddler of Muskrat Dam First Nation and Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug on receiving the prestigious Canadian Teachers’ Federation 2019 Outstanding Indigenous Educator award, nominated by the Ontario English Catholic Teachers’ Association for her leadership in Indigenous education

2020-10-29T16:40:15-04:00July 12th, 2019|Categories: Communications, Education|

Ontario Regional Chief RoseAnne Archibald responds to the Northern Ontario Fire Crisis and Calls on all levels of Government for Assistance

(Toronto, July 11, 2019) Ontario Regional Chief RoseAnne Archibald is responding to the second evacuation of Pikangikum First Nation in just over a month. Community members of Pikangikum First Nation are being evacuated due to an ongoing and out of control fire crisis that is quickly spreading over Northern Ontario and impacting neighbouring communities. Pikangikum

2020-10-29T16:40:15-04:00July 11th, 2019|Categories: Communications, Environment|

Ontario Regional Chief RoseAnne Archibald Statement on the Passing of Bill C-92

(Toronto, June 21, 2019) –  On June 20, 2019, Bill C-92, the federal child welfare legislation, passed in Parliament. The Chiefs of Ontario are disappointed to see that the legislation as adopted failed to include most of the significant amendments put forward from our leaders to the relevant committees within the House of Commons and

2020-10-29T16:40:15-04:00June 21st, 2019|Categories: Communications, Political, Social, Youth|Tags: |

Ontario Regional Chief RoseAnne Archibald marks National Indigenous Peoples Day for June 21, 2019

(Toronto, June 20, 2019) June 21, 2019 marks the beginning of the summer solstice and National Indigenous Peoples Day. This day is meant to recognize and celebrate, the vibrant culture, diversity and contributions of Indigenous peoples across this country called Canada. “National Indigenous Peoples Day 2019 is an opportunity to acknowledge and learn more of

2020-10-29T16:40:15-04:00June 20th, 2019|Categories: Communications|

Ontario Regional Chief RoseAnne Archibald Statement on Today’s Ontario Cabinet Shuffle

(Toronto, ON, June 20, 2019) – Ontario Regional Chief RoseAnne Archibald welcomes the new Ontario cabinet members and those others impacted by today’s cabinet shuffle in their new portfolio’s. “On behalf of the Chiefs of Ontario, I’d like to welcome and offer my congratulations to those coming into Premier Ford’s cabinet, and I look forward

2020-10-29T16:40:15-04:00June 20th, 2019|Categories: Communications, Political|Tags: |

Ontario Regional Chief RoseAnne Archibald on the Release of the Final Report for the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Inquiry

(Toronto, June 3, 2019) Today, after nearly three years, the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women has concluded and released their long anticipated final report titled “Reclaiming Power and Place”. This 1,200 page document details the decades of violence that has been experienced by Indigenous women across Canada and features over 230 recommendations

2020-10-29T16:40:15-04:00June 3rd, 2019|Categories: Communications, Social|

Ontario Regional Chief RoseAnne Archibald Congratulates Chief Leo Friday and the Community of Kashechewan First Nation on the Signing of the 2019 Framework Agreement for Relocation

(Toronto, May 9, 2019) Ontario Regional Chief RoseAnne Archibald is applauding Kashechewan First Nation on their signing of the 2019 Framework Agreement – Relocation Implementation Plan along with the Governments of Canada and Ontario. For 17 years, Kashechewan First Nation has been forced to evacuate their community due to flooding and infrastructure concerns. This agreement

2020-10-29T16:40:15-04:00May 9th, 2019|Categories: Communications, Economic, Political|Tags: , |

Ontario Regional Chief RoseAnne Archibald offers Condolences to Those Impacted by a Tragic House Fire in KI First Nation

(Toronto, May 2, 2019) – Today, Ontario Regional Chief RoseAnne Archibald expressed her utmost sadness as a tragic house fire has claimed the lives of five people in Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug First Nation. “On behalf of the Chiefs of Ontario, we send our heartfelt condolences, and our prayers and thoughts to the family, friends, Chief and

2020-10-29T16:40:15-04:00May 2nd, 2019|Categories: Communications|

Ontario Regional Chief RoseAnne Archibald’s response to the tabling of the Ontario 2019 Budget

(Toronto, ON, April 12, 2019) –  “The release of today’s Ontario Budget titled; ‘Protecting What Matters Most‘ provides for some serious concern on the direction by the Ford government, which neglects direct investments and commitments to First Nations in Ontario. As the Ontario Regional Chief, I have communicated with Premier Ford, and shared that I

2020-10-29T16:40:15-04:00April 12th, 2019|Categories: Communications, Economic, Education, Political|Tags: |
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