The Chiefs of Ontario Resource Database contains relevant information, reports, news releases, and other resource documents pertaining to First Nations communities in Ontario.
THE LATEST FROM CHIEFS OF ONTARIO
Media Releases
Chiefs of Ontario Mark the 10th Anniversary of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Final Report
Content Warning: A national Indian Residential School Crisis Line is available to provide support for Survivors and those affected. People can
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