In March of 1975, at the First Annual All Ontario Chiefs Conference, a joint First Nations Association Coordinating Committee was formed, constituting an unincorporated federation of the four major Ontario First Nation organizations. The purpose of the committee was to provide a single Ontario representative to the Assembly of First Nations (then, the National Indian Brotherhood). From this committee emerged the Chiefs of Ontario office whose basic purpose is to enable the political leadership to discuss and to decide on regional, provincial and national priorities affecting First Nation people in Ontario and to provide a unified voice on these issues.
Former Ontario Regional Chiefs, from left to right: Grand Council Chief Pat Madahbee, Deputy Grand Chief Gord Peters, Angus Toulouse, Charles Fox, Chief Tom Bressette.
About the Logo
The circle and the map represents the continuity, strength and harmony of the First Nations peoples of Ontario; the five feathers signify the four political organizations of the Chiefs of Ontario; the fifth feather represents the independent nations and First Nation peoples living off reserve, First Nations who are not forgotten. The overall symbol represents the continuance of the First Nations peoples of Ontario struggle for pride, culture, self-determination and spirituality.
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Media Releases
Media Advisory – Ontario First Nation Leadership Support Auditor General of Ontario’s Special Report
(August 24, 2023 – Toronto, ON) On August 28, 2023, following a Special Chiefs Assembly, First Nations Leadership will gather virtually,
Chiefs of Ontario Leadership Council Stands United in Support of Auditor General of Ontario’s Special Report
(Toronto, ON – August 18, 2023) The Chiefs of Ontario (COO) Leadership Council stands united in support of the findings of
Wabun Demands Transparency from Canada
On August 15, 2023, Wabun Tribal Council released the following statement: WABUN TRIBAL COUNCIL DEMANDS TRANSPARENCY FROM CANADA, SEEKS FINAL RESOLUTION
Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare Issues Statement Regarding Auditor General of Ontario Bonnie Lysyk’s Special Report on Changes to the Greenbelt
(Toronto, ON – August 10, 2023) Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare issued the following statement regarding the newly announced Auditor General