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Chiefs of Ontario Mark the 10th Anniversary of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Final Report

Isak Vaillancourt2025-12-18T10:50:41-05:00December 16th, 2025|Communications, Indian Residential School, Justice, Political|

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

Isak Vaillancourt2025-12-18T10:50:41-05:00December 15th, 2025|Communications, Justice, Political|

(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

Isak Vaillancourt2025-12-18T10:50:41-05:00December 10th, 2025|Communications, Environment, Political|

(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

Declan Keogh2025-12-18T10:50:41-05:00December 9th, 2025|Communications, Environment, Housing and Infrastructure|

(Toronto, Ont.–Dec. 9, 2025) The Federal Court handed down two decisions on Friday that make clear the federal government has a

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5 Post Secondary Education Forum Post Secondary Education Forum 8:00 am - 5:00 pm The Chiefs of Ontario Education Sector will host the Post Secondary Education Forum on February 5, 2026 in Toronto, ON. The forum will focus on sharing of both information and relevant resources that pertain specifically to First Nations Date and Time: February 5, 2026, 8:00AM – 5:00PM EST Location: Westin Harbou , ...
6 UNDA Dialogue Session: Annual Reporting and Implementation Progress UNDA Dialogue Session: Annual Reporting and Implementation Progress 10:30 am - 12:00 pm The Chiefs of Ontario Justice Sector will host a virtual dialogue session on the United Nations Declaration Act (UNDA). This session will focus on the reporting process for the upcoming fifth annual progress report and implementation progress of the current Action Plan. Members from Canada’s Department of Justice’s UND , ...
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11 19th Annual Health Forum 19th Annual Health Forum 8:00 am - 12:00 am The Chiefs of Ontario’s Health Sector is hosting the 19th Annual Health Forum Forum from February 11-12, 2026 in Toronto, ON The 19th Annual Health Forum theme is Rooted in Wellness: Meeting Needs, Reducing Harm, and Building Strength for Generations to Come, with a focus on strengthening our communities through the le , ...
12 19th Annual Health Forum 19th Annual Health Forum 12:00 am - 5:00 pm The Chiefs of Ontario’s Health Sector is hosting the 19th Annual Health Forum Forum from February 11-12, 2026 in Toronto, ON The 19th Annual Health Forum theme is Rooted in Wellness: Meeting Needs, Reducing Harm, and Building Strength for Generations to Come, with a focus on strengthening our communities through the le , ...
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18 Canada Ontario Agreement on Great Lakes Water Quality & Ecosystem Health Tenth Annual First Nations Meeting with COA Executive Committee Canada Ontario Agreement on Great Lakes Water Quality & Ecosystem Health Tenth Annual First Nations Meeting with COA Executive Committee All Day The Chiefs of Ontario Environment Sector will host the annual Canada Ontario Agreement (COA) executive and First Nations meeting on February 18-19, 2026 in Garden River. This hybrid meeting will provide an opportunity for information exchange between the COA Co-Chairs and attendees to discuss Great Lakes issues, as we , ...
19 Canada Ontario Agreement on Great Lakes Water Quality & Ecosystem Health Tenth Annual First Nations Meeting with COA Executive Committee Canada Ontario Agreement on Great Lakes Water Quality & Ecosystem Health Tenth Annual First Nations Meeting with COA Executive Committee All Day The Chiefs of Ontario Environment Sector will host the annual Canada Ontario Agreement (COA) executive and First Nations meeting on February 18-19, 2026 in Garden River. This hybrid meeting will provide an opportunity for information exchange between the COA Co-Chairs and attendees to discuss Great Lakes issues, as we , ...
20 First Nation Employment Services Framework: Thunder Bay First Nation Employment Services Framework: Thunder Bay 9:00 am - 2:00 pm The Chiefs of Ontario Economic Development Sector, in partnership with Indigenous and Community Engagement (ICE), is hosting an engagement session on the development of a First Nation Employment Services Framework. This hybrid session will focus on discussing and co-developing the outline of the Framework, including ho , ...
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