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Media Releases
Media advisory: Chiefs of Ontario to release report on mental health of First Nations police officers
(May 9, 2025–Toronto, Ont.) On Monday, May 12, the Chiefs of Ontario, in partnership with the First Nations policed under the
Request for Proposal: COO Education – First Nation Post-Secondary Transition Intervention Supports
You are invited to submit a proposal for COO Education Sector: First Nation Post-Secondary Transition Intervention Supports. The project will aim
Ontario Regional Chief Abram Benedict and the First Nations Women’s Council Release Joint Statement in honour of Red Dress Day, the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit People (MMIWG2S+)
WARNING: Sensitive subject matter. (Toronto, Ont. – May 5, 2025) On Red Dress Day, the symbolic red dresses serve as a
Mining company pressures and disrespects Onigaming First Nation while in state of emergency over youth deaths
WARNING: Sensitive subject matter, including suicide and self-harm, that could be distressing for some. (Toronto, Ont.–May 2, 2025) The Chiefs of
Ontario Regional Chief Abram Benedict Extends Congratulatory Remarks to Prime Minister Mark Carney
(Toronto, Ont.—April 29, 2025) Ontario Regional Chief Abram Benedict has released the following statement congratulating Prime Minister Mark Carney and to
Chiefs of Ontario call on next federal government to support residential school Survivors
(Toronto, Ont.–April 23, 2025) The Chiefs of Ontario have issued the following statement on the urgent need to renew commitments to
Request for Proposal: AV Services for Chiefs of Ontario 50th Anniversary Annual Chiefs Assembly
The Chiefs of Ontario (COO) invites qualified A/V service providers to submit proposals for comprehensive audio-visual support for the Chiefs of
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