THE LATEST FROM CHIEFS OF ONTARIO
Media Releases
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
Chiefs of Ontario Call for Action of the Office of the Independent Special Interlocutor’s Final Report
(Toronto, Ont. – October 29, 2024) The Chiefs of Ontario stand in support and solidarity with Kimberly Murray, the Independent Special
Chiefs of Ontario remain committed to ending the discrimination against children living on-reserve
(Treaty No. 7 Territory, Calgary, AB. – October 18, 2024) The Chiefs of Ontario will continue to fight for on-reserve children
Media Advisory – Special Chiefs Assembly: Strength in Unity Media Event
(October 7, 2024 – Toronto, Ontario) The Chiefs of Ontario will be hosting a media event following the Chiefs of Ontario
Ontario Regional Chief Abram Benedict Releases a Statement on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
(Toronto, Ont.–Sept. 30, 2024) Ontario Regional Chief Abram Benedict has released the following statement on the National Day for Truth and
Ontario Regional Chief Abram Benedict Issues Statement regarding Métis Nation–Saskatchewan’s Withdrawal from the Métis National Council
(Toronto, Ont.–September 23, 2024) Ontario Regional Chief Abram Benedict issued the following statement regarding Métis Nation–Saskatchewan’s withdrawal from the Métis National
Chiefs of Ontario Champion $47.8 Billion Agreement for First Nations Child Welfare Reform
(Toronto, Ont. – September 16, 2024) Following the announcement of the historic $47.8 billion Final Agreement on the Long-Term Reform of
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