THE LATEST FROM CHIEFS OF ONTARIO
Media Releases
Two-day event brings First Nations together for sacred work of returning Ancestors
(Caldwell First Nation, Ont.–Feb. 5, 2025) The Chiefs of Ontario and Caldwell First Nation have issued the following joint press release:
Ontario Regional Chief Abram Benedict issues statement on potential discovery of unmarked graves near Asubpeeschoseewagong Netum Anishinabek (Grassy Narrows First Nation)
Warning: This statement contains details of experiences at residential schools. (Toronto, Ont.–Jan. 28, 2025) Ontario Regional Chief Abram Benedict has issued
Ontario Regional Chief Abram Benedict issues statement on Canada-U.S. relations
(Toronto, Ont.–Jan. 24, 2025) Ontario Regional Chief Abram Benedict has issued the following statement on the relationship between Canada and the
Statement from Chiefs of Ontario and Nishnawbe Aski Nation regarding Caring Society Motion at the CHRT
Statement from Chiefs of Ontario and Nishnawbe Aski Nation regarding Caring Society Motion at the CHRT January 16, 2025 - Ontario
Request for Proposals: COO Education Sector - First Nations Adult Education Program Delivery and Cost Analysis Project
You are invited to submit a proposal for a project by the Chiefs of Ontario for the First Nations Adult Education
Ontario Regional Chief Abram Benedict Releases a Statement About the Prime Minister’s Resignation and First Nations Priorities
(Toronto, Ont. – January, 8, 2025) Ontario Regional Chief Abram Benedict has issued the following statement on the Prime Minister's resignation
Chiefs of Ontario respond to distressing news that Survivors’ Secretariat facing insolvency
(Toronto, Ont.–Dec. 20, 2024) The Chiefs of Ontario are deeply concerned that the Survivors’ Secretariat is facing insolvency because the government
Chiefs of Ontario responds to the 2024 Fall Economic Statement
(Toronto, Ont.–Dec. 18, 2024) The Chiefs of Ontario has issued the following statement on the Fall Economic Statement, tabled this week
Ontario Regional Chief Benedict congratulates Nishnawbe Aski Police Service on agreement with province
(Toronto, Ont.–Dec. 13, 2024) Ontario Reginal Chief Abram Benedict has issued the following statement on the Nishnawbe Aski Police Service agreement
Ontario Regional Chief Benedict issues statement on Minister Anandasangaree’s comments regarding Bill C-53
(Toronto, Ont.–Dec. 13, 2024) Ontario Regional Chief Benedict has issued the following statement in response to Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs
First Nations Women’s Council Issues Statement on Intimate Partner Violence Epidemic and Bill 173
(Toronto, Ont. – December 10, 2024) The Chiefs of Ontario First Nations Women’s Council has released the following statement acknowledging the
Request for Proposals: Chiefs of Ontario Leadership Council
You are invited to submit a proposal for Strategic Planning Services for the Chiefs of Ontario and Chiefs of Ontario Leadership

