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.
THE LATEST FROM CHIEFS OF ONTARIO
Media Releases
Chiefs of Ontario deeply saddened to learn of the passing of AMC Grand Chief Cathy Merrick
(Toronto, Ont.–September 6, 2024) The Chiefs of Ontario expresses its deepest condolences to the friends, family and colleagues of Grand Chief
Request for Proposals: Facilitator, First Nations Virtual Forum on Community Safety
Download Full RFP Here: Request for Proposals: Facilitator, First Nations Virtual Forum on Community Safety You are invited to submit a
First Nations in Ontario continue to call for more clarity surrounding the identification of six new so-called “historic Métis communities” in the region
First Nation Leadership in the Ontario region have released the following statement on the deadline of the final report of the
Ontario Regional Chief Benedict releases statement on reversal of funding cuts for Indian Residential Schools
(Toronto, Ont.–August, 23, 2024) Late last week, the federal government reversed a policy that placed a cap on available funding related

