Under the new bylaws approved in June 2019, the Chiefs of Ontario has completed the Board of Directors’ implementation. Each PTO has appointed a representative for the Board. The Board members include:
- Association of Iroquois and Allied Indians – Geoff Stonefish
- Nishnawbe Aski Nation – Gary Dokis
- Grand Council Treaty #3 – Lucas King
- Anishinabek Nation – Brendan Huston
The newly appointed Board of Directors convened their first meeting in December 2019. At that time the Board was briefed on the operations of the organization and the recommendations made by the previous Board of Directors in July 2018, which have also been enacted and are in the final stages of implementations. The Board of Directors meet quarterly.
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Media Releases
Ontario Regional Chief Abram Benedict Honours Veterans on Indigenous Veterans Day
(Toronto, Ont. – November 8, 2024) Ontario Regional Chief Abram Benedict issued the following statement in recognition of Indigenous Veterans Day,
Ontario Premier Doug Ford Extends Support to Chiefs of Ontario First Nations Data Table
(Toronto, Ont. – November 7, 2024) In a landmark announcement, Ontario Premier Doug Ford endorsed the First Nations Data Table (FNDT)
Chiefs of Ontario issue statement on the passing of Murray Sinclair
(Toronto, Ont.–Nov. 04, 2024) The Chiefs of Ontario are mourning the loss of former senator and judge Murray Sinclair. He was
Chiefs of Ontario deeply concerned about mental health providers enrolled in the Non-Insured Health Benefits program
Trigger warning: This press release contains sensitive subject matter, including mental health challenges and Indian Residential Schools, that could be triggering