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Nishnawbe Aski Nation and Chiefs of Ontario Release Documentary, Call for Urgent Action on Remote Airport Crisis

Charlotte Croft2026-10-29T07:03:08-04:00October 28th, 2026|Political, Communications|

(Toronto, Ont. – Oct. 28, 2026) Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) and Chiefs of Ontario (COO) published a new documentary today highlighting

Chiefs of Ontario Respond to Commitments from Prime Minister Mark Carney in Historic First Nations First Ministers Meeting

Isak Vaillancourt2026-10-30T10:08:07-04:00October 26th, 2026|Political, Communications|

(Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa, — October 26, 2026) The Chiefs of Ontario provide a statement following the conclusion of today’s historic

Media Advisory – Nishnawbe Aski Nation and Chiefs of Ontario to Launch Documentary and Advocacy Campaign Highlighting Remote First Nations Airport Crisis

Isak Vaillancourt2026-10-26T13:58:43-04:00October 26th, 2026|Communications|

(Toronto, Ont.–Oct. 26, 2026) Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) and Chiefs of Ontario (COO) will hold a hybrid joint press conference on

Chiefs of Ontario Calls for Constitutional Change Ahead of Historic First Nations-First Ministers Meeting

Isak Vaillancourt2026-10-26T13:31:36-04:00October 26th, 2026|Political, Communications|

(Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa, -- October 26, 2026) Ahead of today’s historic First Nations-First Ministers Meeting in Ottawa, the Chiefs of

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3 First Nations Education, Languages and Special Education Forum First Nations Education, Languages and Special Education Forum 8:00 am - 12:00 am The Chiefs of Ontario Education Sector are hosting the 2026 Education, Languages and Special Education Forum, taking place November 3–5, 2026, at the Valhalla Inn and Conference Centre in Thunder Bay, ON. This year’s theme, “Learning Across All Stages of Life”, reflects a holistic First Nations understanding of learnin , ...
4 First Nations Education, Languages and Special Education Forum First Nations Education, Languages and Special Education Forum All Day The Chiefs of Ontario Education Sector are hosting the 2026 Education, Languages and Special Education Forum, taking place November 3–5, 2026, at the Valhalla Inn and Conference Centre in Thunder Bay, ON. This year’s theme, “Learning Across All Stages of Life”, reflects a holistic First Nations understanding of learnin , ... Ontario Final Agreement (OFA) Southern Gathering Ontario Final Agreement (OFA) Southern Gathering 9:00 am - 12:00 am The Chiefs of Ontario are hosting an Ontario Final Agreement (OFA) Southern Gathering from November 4-5 in Toronto, ON for southern First Nations to attend. Date: November 4-5, 2026 Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Location: Sheraton Toronto Airport Hotel & Conference Centre, 801 Dixon Rd, Etobicoke ON, M9W 1J5 (in-pe , ...
5 First Nations Education, Languages and Special Education Forum First Nations Education, Languages and Special Education Forum 12:00 am - 5:00 pm The Chiefs of Ontario Education Sector are hosting the 2026 Education, Languages and Special Education Forum, taking place November 3–5, 2026, at the Valhalla Inn and Conference Centre in Thunder Bay, ON. This year’s theme, “Learning Across All Stages of Life”, reflects a holistic First Nations understanding of learnin , ... Ontario Final Agreement (OFA) Southern Gathering Ontario Final Agreement (OFA) Southern Gathering 12:00 am - 3:00 pm The Chiefs of Ontario are hosting an Ontario Final Agreement (OFA) Southern Gathering from November 4-5 in Toronto, ON for southern First Nations to attend. Date: November 4-5, 2026 Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Location: Sheraton Toronto Airport Hotel & Conference Centre, 801 Dixon Rd, Etobicoke ON, M9W 1J5 (in-pe , ...
6 Federal Food Security Strategy – Information Session Federal Food Security Strategy – Information Session 10:00 am - 12:00 pm The Chiefs of Ontario (COO) will be collaborating with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) staff to host a Virtual Information Session on the new Federal Food Security Strategy and the accompanying Food-Link Fund. As part of ongoing efforts to address food security and sustainable food systems, this session serves , ...
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8 Indigenous Veterans Day Indigenous Veterans Day National Indigenous Peoples Day is celebrated each year on June 21 and Aboriginal Veterans Day is marked on November 8. Indigenous people in Canada have reason to be proud of their wartime contributions. More than 7,000 First Nations members served in the First and Second World Wars and the Korean War, and an unknown , ...

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13 Chiefs of Ontario 2026 Fall Chiefs Assembly – Dialogue Sessions Chiefs of Ontario 2026 Fall Chiefs Assembly – Dialogue Sessions 10:00 am - 2:00 pm The Chiefs of Ontario will be hosting virtual dialogue sessions in advance of the 2026 Fall Chiefs Assembly. Day 1 will take place on Friday, November 13, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM ET, and will feature discussions on key issues including First Nation Housing Centre Progress, Federal Major Projects Legislation, Air , ...
14 World Diabetes Day World Diabetes Day Diabetes is a leading cause of blindness, amputation, heart disease, kidney failure and early death. Simple action can reduce the risk. , ...
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23 Regional Information Governance Centre (RIGC) Project Update Session Regional Information Governance Centre (RIGC) Project Update Session 1:00 am - 5:00 pm The Chiefs of Ontario Research & Data Management Sector will host an update session regarding the RIGC Project prior to the 2026 Fall Chiefs Assembly on Monday, November 23, 2026 from 1:00pm – 6:00 p.m. ET. This session will provide an overview of the project’s purpose, approach, and opportunities for First , ...
24 2026 Fall Chiefs Assembly 2026 Fall Chiefs Assembly 8:00 am - 12:00 am Chiefs of Ontario will host the Fall Chiefs Assembly (FCA) on November 24–25, 2026, in Toronto, Ontario. Toronto is the ancestral territory of many nations, including the Anishnabeg, Chippewa, Haudenosaunee, and Wendat peoples. Toronto is also part of Treaty 13, signed by representatives of the Crown and Mississaugas o , ...
25 2026 Fall Chiefs Assembly 2026 Fall Chiefs Assembly 12:00 am - 5:00 pm Chiefs of Ontario will host the Fall Chiefs Assembly (FCA) on November 24–25, 2026, in Toronto, Ontario. Toronto is the ancestral territory of many nations, including the Anishnabeg, Chippewa, Haudenosaunee, and Wendat peoples. Toronto is also part of Treaty 13, signed by representatives of the Crown and Mississaugas o , ...
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