THE LATEST FROM CHIEFS OF ONTARIO
Media Releases
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
Ontario Regional Chief issues statement on provincial election results
(Toronto, Ont.–Feb. 28, 2025) Ontario Regional Chief Abram Benedict has issued the following statement following Ontario’s 2025 election: “Yesterday, Ontarians cast
Media Advisory – Positive collaboration between First Nations and the mining sector
(Toronto, Ont.–Feb. 27, 2025) On March 3, 2025, the Chiefs of Ontario will hold a hybrid media event to discuss collaboration
Chiefs of Ontario and Nishnawbe Aski Nation Commit to a Better Future for Children
February 26, 2025 - In a display of unity, Chiefs of Ontario (COO) and Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) leadership voted by
Ontario Regional Chief Congratulates Francis Verreault-Paul on Election as Regional Chief of AFNQL
(Toronto, Ont.–Feb. 26, 2025) Ontario Regional Chief Abram Benedict congratulates Francis Verreault-Paul on his election as the Regional Chief for the
Media Advisory – Special Chiefs Assembly: Ontario Final Agreement and Trilateral Agreement
(Toronto, Ont. – February 24, 2025) The Chiefs of Ontario will be hosting a hybrid media event following the Special Chiefs
The Ontario First Nations Young Peoples Council (OFNYPC) releases a statement on National Human Trafficking Awareness Day
Warning: This statement discusses human trafficking, exploitation, and related issues, which may be distressing to some readers. Mental health counselling and
Chiefs of Ontario Seek Party Status in Landmark Ontario Land Tribunal Case
Chiefs of Ontario Seek Party Status in Landmark Ontario Land Tribunal Case (Toronto, Ont.–February 20, 2025) The Chiefs of Ontario (COO)
Request for Proposals: Indigenous Videographer Species at Risk Conference Video Report
You are invited to submit a proposal to support the Ontario Chiefs' project to develop a high-level, professionally made 15-20-minute video
Request for Proposals: COO Environment – Analysis and Options regarding the Canada Water Act
You are invited to submit a proposal for Analysis and Options regarding the Canada Water Act First Nations in Ontario have
Request for Proposals: COO Environment – Pre-engagement on the Canada Water
You are invited to submit a proposal for Pre-engagement on the Canada Water Act First Nations in Ontario have an inherent