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Media Releases
Nishnawbe Aski Nation and Chiefs of Ontario Release Documentary, Call for Urgent Action on Remote Airport Crisis
(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
(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
(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
(Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa, -- October 26, 2026) Ahead of today’s historic First Nations-First Ministers Meeting in Ottawa, the Chiefs of
Chiefs of Ontario Responds to the 57th Permanent Peoples’ Tribunal Final Judgement
(Toronto, Ont. – October 22, 2026) The Chiefs of Ontario express support for the final judgement and recommendations of the 57th
First Nations Leaders Reject Bill C-39 and the Rush to Force it Through: Rights Cannot Be Fast-Tracked
(Canada - October 8, 2026) - The Chiefs of Ontario (COO), the Assembly of First Nations Quebec-Labrador (AFNQL), the British Columbia
Chiefs of Ontario Calls for Action to Confront Residential School Denialism and Honour Survivors
Content Warning: This release discusses the Indian Residential School system, including its ongoing impacts on Survivors, families, and First Nations, as
Chiefs of Ontario Launches Open Letter Calling for Respectful Return of First Nations Ancestors
(Toronto – Ont. – September 23, 2026) Chiefs of Ontario (COO) have launched an Open Letter to All Ontarians: Help Us
Ontario Regional Chief Abram Benedict Stands with Mississauga First Nation in Defence of its Traditional and Treaty Territory
(Toronto, Ont. – September 4, 2026) Ontario Regional Chief Abram Benedict stands firmly with Mississauga First Nation following its rejection of
Justice for Barbara Kentner: First Nations Leadership Demand Federal Accountability and Action
(Ottawa, Ont – August 31, 2026) Today, Barbara Kentner's family and First Nations Leadership are standing together in Ottawa to demand
Media Advisory – Justice for Barbara Kentner: First Nations Leadership and Family Demand Accountability and Justice After Full Parole Decision
(Ottawa, Ontario – Aug 27, 2026) First Nations Leadership and members of Barbara Kentner's family will hold a press conference and
Chiefs of Ontario Support Call for Public Inquiry into Ontario’s Wildfire Response
(Toronto, Ont. – July 30, 2026) Chiefs of Ontario stands with First Nations across Ontario in calling for an independent public