There were 167 new positive results among First Nations people over the past week ending Apr 18, 2021. This is an increase from the total of 143 last week. It is too early to say if this is the start of an increasing number of cases such as that seen across Ontario in past weeks.
(Taykwa Tagamou Nation Territory ON, April 20, 2021) Ontario Regional Chief RoseAnne Archibald welcomes new and additional investments for First Nations in the 2021 federal budget, presented on April 19, 2021. “First, I want to recognize Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland as the first woman Finance Minister who has presented a budget. In my view,
First Nations COVID-19 Testing in Ontario – Weekly Report 52 There were 143 new positive results among First Nations people over the past week ending Apr 11, 2021. This is about the same as the total of 141 last week. The number of positive results among First Nations to date is 3,100. None of the
There were 141 new positive results among First Nations people over the past week ending Apr 4, 2021, down from 154 last week. This is the 5th week in a row with decreasing totals. The number of positive results among First Nations to date is 2,957. Consideration of how to avoid the historical pattern of
A call for proposals is now open to support capacity-building in relation to An Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, youth and families for fiscal year 2021-2022. Funding is available to Indigenous Peoples, communities, and groups as they begin work to develop their own legislation and explore Indigenous-led models for child and family
(Toronto, ON, April 1, 2021) Ontario Regional Chief RoseAnne Archibald released the following statement urging all to stay home over the long weekend as COVID-19 cases rise: “As Easter weekend is approaching and COVID-19 cases are on the rise across the Ontario region, I urge all citizens to stay home and stay vigilant while continuing
(Toronto, ON, March 31, 2021) Ontario Regional Chief RoseAnne Archibald issued the following statement in response to the provincial budget in Ontario: "On Wednesday, March 24, 2021, Minister of Finance and President of the Treasury Board Peter Bethlenfalvy released the 2021 Ontario Budget, titled Ontario's Action Plan: Protecting People's Health and Our Economy. This statement
The Registered Nurses Association (RNAO) in partnership with Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN), Chiefs of Ontario (COO), the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) Shkaabe Makwa, the Canadian Indigenous Nurses Association (CINA), and the Ontario First Nation Young Peoples Council (OFNYPC) invite you to join us on April 20, 2021 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. (ET) for a webinar entitled "Connecting
The Chiefs of Ontario is hosting a C-92 conference in May discussing the new legislation (An Act Respecting First Nation, Inuit and Metis Children, Youth and Families), its implementation in Ontario, and traditional Indigenous child welfare practices. The goal of this act is to keep Indigenous children and youth connected to their families, communities, and
(Taykwa Tagamou Nation Territory, ON – March 24, 2021) – Ontario Regional Chief RoseAnne Archibald welcomes the recent announcement of investment into clean water, wastewater and stormwater projects in 37 First Nations in Ontario. “Along with other leaders in Ontario, I have been a strong advocate for First Nations’ calls for safe drinking water, and
