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Chiefs of Ontario Media Clips – July 19, 2021

Ont. reports 130 new COVID-19 cases, no new deaths July 19, 2021 Ontario is reporting 130 new COVID-19 cases today and no new deaths as the seven-day average continues to decline week-over-week. https://www.cp24.com/news/ont-reports-130-new-covid-19-cases-no-new-deaths-1.5514573 NWO Reaches 102 Active Fires July 18, 2021 The fire hazard has calmed down for parts of the far north,

2021-07-26T10:36:41-04:00July 26th, 2021|Categories: Media Clips|

Health Sector Update: First Nations COVID-19 Testing in Ontario – Weekly Report 66

Key messages: New positive results decreased again this week and are down to 30 as of July 11, 2021 (compared to 42 last week). The number of positive results among First Nations to date is 4,836. There were no positives in most areas and the biggest increase was just over 1% in the Northeast, with

2021-07-26T10:50:11-04:00July 23rd, 2021|Categories: Communications|

NAN, COO Identify Priorities as Report Links Systemic Issues to Fire Deaths in First Nations

(July 14, 2021 - THUNDER BAY, ON) Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler and Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare have identified key priorities for major improvements to fire safety and prevention following the release of a report by the Chief Coroner of Ontario highlighting how poor housing conditions and a critical lack of

2021-07-14T10:00:43-04:00July 14th, 2021|Categories: Communications|

Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare Congratulates First Woman and Newly Elected National Chief RoseAnne Archibald of the Assembly of First Nations (AFN)

(Toronto, ON - July 8, 2021) Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare, on behalf of the Chiefs of Ontario, congratulates RoseAnne Archibald, of Taykwa Tagamou Nation, as the newly elected National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations (AFN): “On behalf of the Chiefs in Ontario, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to National Chief RoseAnne Archibald.

2021-07-09T14:40:17-04:00July 9th, 2021|Categories: Communications|

Health Sector Update: First Nations COVID-19 Testing in Ontario – Weekly Report 64

Key messages: (Updated to include Ontario data)  There were 87 new positive results among First Nations people as of July 4, 2021. This appears to be a return to previous levels after a spike of 129 new positives in the previous week. The number of positive results among First Nations to date is 4,766. The

2021-07-26T10:54:40-04:00July 8th, 2021|Categories: Communications|

Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare Congratulates Mary Simon as the first Indigenous Governor General of Canada

(Toronto, ON - July 6, 2021) Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare issued the following statement congratulating Mary Simon of Kangiqsualujjuaq, Nunavik, on her appointment as the 30th Governor General of Canada and as the first Indigenous person to fill the role: “I am pleased with the appointment of Mary Simon as Governor General of Canada.

2021-07-06T17:10:56-04:00July 6th, 2021|Categories: Communications|

Health Sector Update: First Nations COVID-19 Testing in Ontario – Weekly Report 62

There were 80 new positive results among First Nations people as of June 20, 2021. This is decrease of more than 50% compared to last week’s total of 183. The number of positive results among First Nations to date is 4,552. While the Northeast still had the majority of new results (73%), the actual number

2021-06-25T15:17:05-04:00June 25th, 2021|Categories: Communications, Health|

Health Sector Update: First Nations COVID-19 Testing in Ontario – Weekly Report 61

There were 183 new positive results among First Nations people as of June 6, 2021. This is 20% more than last week’s total of 153. The number of positive results among First Nations to date is 4,473. More than three-quarters (77%) of the new positive results this week were in the Northeast, a 25% increase

2021-06-25T15:15:39-04:00June 25th, 2021|Categories: Communications, Health|

Request for Proposals – Chiefs of Ontario Education Sector: Framework for Indigenous Languages in Ontario Schools

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS                    You are invited to submit a proposal for a project by the Chiefs of Ontario to work with First Nations in Ontario to develop recommendations on a Framework for Indigenous Languages in Ontario Schools, Kindergarten to Grade 12. PURPOSE & BACKGROUND: The COO Education Sector is seeking the services of a consultant

2021-06-25T15:09:32-04:00June 25th, 2021|Categories: Communications, Education|
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