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First Nations rights cannot be ‘unleashed,’ say First Nations Leadership following province’s proposed development legislation
(Toronto, Ont.–April 22, 2025) The Chiefs of Ontario have issued the following statement in response to Protect Ontario by Unleashing Our
Chiefs of Ontario call for action following commitment to tough-on-crime policies
(Toronto, Ont.–April 17, 2025) Chiefs of Ontario is deeply concerned over recent tough-on-crime rhetoric from political leaders at both the provincial
Federal Election 2025 – First Nations Candidate Biographies
The Chiefs of Ontario have compiled a list of First Nations candidates running in the upcoming federal election. You can find
Chiefs of Ontario Urge Premier Ford to Respect First Nations’ Rights in Mining Legislation
(Toronto, Ont. – April 14, 2025) The Chiefs of Ontario are raising concerns about the Ford government’s proposed legislation to fast-track
Chiefs of Ontario Dismiss Findings of Métis National Council Expert Panel Report
(Toronto, Ont.–April 4, 2025) The Chiefs of Ontario have issued the following statement on the release of the long-delayed expert panel’s
Request for Proposal: AV Services for First Nations Community Wellness Conference
You are invited to submit a proposal to under take Audio Visual (AV) services for the 2nd First Nations Community Wellness
Request for Proposals: Consultant – Political Review and Analysis Services
The Chiefs of Ontario are seeking submissions for a request for proposals for Consultant - Political Review and Analysis Services. The
On World Water Day, First Nations Leadership call on federal parties to implement the First Nations Clean Water Act
(Toronto, Ont.–March 22, 2025) On World Water Day, and with a federal election looming, First Nations Leadership in the Ontario region
Ontario Regional Chief Abram Benedict’s response to federal Conservative Party’s commitment to ‘unlock’ the Ring of Fire
(Toronto, Ont.–March 19, 2025) Ontario Regional Chief Abram Benedict has released a statement in response to remarks provided earlier today by
Pathways to Progress: Chiefs of Ontario’s Federal Priorities for 2025 and the Future of Economic Reconciliation Amid Trade Wars
(Toronto, Ont. – March 18, 2025) As the likelihood of an imminent 2025 federal election increases, the Chiefs of Ontario are
Chiefs of Ontario First Nations Women’s Council Issues Statement in Honour of International Women’s Day
(Toronto, Ont. – March 8, 2025) The Chiefs of Ontario First Nations Women’s Council (FNWC) and newly elected Chief, Tesha Rourke,
Chiefs of Ontario and Nishnawbe Aski Nation Defend First Nations Economic Rights Amid U.S Tariffs
(Toronto, Ont. – Mar. 5, 2025) Ontario Regional Chief Abram Benedict and Nishnawbe Aski Nation Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler have issued