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Media Releases
Media Advisory: First Nations Leadership from Across Ontario Gather for 2026 Annual Chiefs Assembly
(Toronto, Ont. – June 10, 2026) Chippewas of Rama First Nation will host the 2026 Chiefs of Ontario Annual Chiefs Assembly
British Columbia and Ontario First Nations Leadership Condemns Senate’s Rejection of Residential School Denialism Protections
June 4, 2026 — The British Columbia Assembly of First Nations and the Chiefs of Ontario are outraged and deeply disheartened
Ontario Regional Chief Benedict Marks National Indigenous History Month, Pride Month, and the 30th Anniversary of National Indigenous Peoples Day
(Toronto, Ont – June 1, 2026) Ontario Regional Chief Abram Benedict has released a statement regarding National Indigenous History Month and
Ontario Final Agreement Takes Effect, Advancing First Nations Jurisdiction in Child and Family Services
OTTAWA, ON — May 29, 2026 — Today marks a historic turning point for First Nations across Ontario as the Ontario
Request for Proposals: Development of Strategic Resources – First Nations Business Directory (FNBD) Portal
The Chiefs of Ontario are seeking submissions for a request for proposals for the development of strategic resources to support the
Media Advisory: Chiefs of Ontario to host 2026 Powering Up Data Sovereignty Conference
(Toronto, Ont.—May 8, 2026) The Chiefs of Ontario will host the 2026 Powering Up Data Sovereignty Conference from May 12-14, 2026,
Chiefs of Ontario Marks Red Dress Day, Calls for Urgent Action as MMIWG2S+ Funding Ends
(Toronto, Ont. – May 5, 2026) On Red Dress Day, the Chiefs of Ontario stand in remembrance and solidarity with families,
Canada Files Judicial Review Following the Ontario Final Agreement Approval
(May 1, 2026) – On March 30, 2026, the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal (CHRT) approved the Final Agreement on Long-Term Reform of the First Nations Child
Chiefs of Ontario and Nishnawbe Aski Nation Celebrate Historic Approval of the Ontario Final Agreement by the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal
(Toronto, Ont. — March 30, 2026) Today, the Chiefs of Ontario (COO) and Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) are pleased to announce
Chiefs of Ontario Responds to 2026 Ontario Budget
(Toronto, Ont.–March 27, 2026) The Chiefs of Ontario has issued the following statement in response to Ontario’s 2026 Budget, A Plan
Media Advisory: Chiefs of Ontario and Nishnawbe Aski Nation to Host Press Conference Following CHRT Decision
(Toronto, Ont.—March 26, 2025) The Chiefs of Ontario and Nishnawbe Aski Nation will host a joint press conference following the release
Chiefs of Ontario Calls on Government to Strike a Commission of Inquiry to Investigate Systemic Spying on First Nations
(Toronto, Ont. – March 26, 2026) Chiefs of Ontario is demanding an apology and federal action on widespread spying on First