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Environmental Regulatory and Capacity Gap Project
The federal government has recognized for a number of years that most First Nations do not benefit from the same level
Health Sector Update: First Nations COVID-19 Testing in Ontario – Weekly Report 84
Key messages for this week on COVID-19: The number of new positive results increased by 36% to 151. This is higher
Chiefs of Ontario Calls for Action to Address Rise of Opioid-Related Deaths among First Nations in Ontario
(Toronto, ON – November 26, 2021) Today, Chiefs of Ontario, in collaboration with the Ontario Drug Policy Research Network, released two
Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare offers condolences on the passing of Getzit Gordon Waindubence
(M'Chigeeng First Nation, ON - November 25, 2021) On behalf of the Chiefs of Ontario, we offer our deepest condolences to
COMMUNIQUÉ – Ending of Ontario Optometrist Job Action – Resuming Eye Care Services
On Sunday, November 22, 2021, Minister of Health Christine Elliot announced that the province and the Ontario Association of Optometrists will
Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare’s Statement on Speech from the Throne
(Toronto, ON - November 24, 2021) On November 23, 2021, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada,
Health Sector Update: First Nations COVID-19 Testing in Ontario – Weekly Report 83
Key messages: Vaccination At least 67% of First Nations people 12 years or older have received 2 or more doses of
Cultural Spaces in Indigenous Communities Program
The Cultural Spaces in Indigenous Communities Program is a new contribution program that supports Indigenous communities in re-establishing and revitalizing cultural
Community Liaison Coordinator: First Nations Research and Data Management
We invite you to explore this opportunity to build on your relationships with members of First Nations communities to ensure First
Media Advisory – Chiefs of Ontario to Host Special Chiefs Assembly
(Toronto, Ontario, November 15, 2021) — On November 16-17, 2021, the Chiefs of Ontario will host their bi-annual Special Chiefs Assembly
Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare Pays Tribute to Veterans on Indigenous Veterans Day and Remembrance Day
(Toronto, Ontario - November 8, 2021) Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare issued the following statement in recognition of Indigenous Veterans Day
Health Sector Update: First Nations COVID-19 Testing in Ontario – Weekly Report 80
Key messages: As of Oct 24, 2021, there were 53 new positives, slightly higher than the previous week’s total of 41.