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 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


