(October 4, 2022 – Toronto, ON) Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare issued the following statement condemning recent actions of the Office of the Minister of Education that perpetuate systemic inequities in the Ontario education system: “Recent actions by the Office of the Minister of Education do not support Ontario’s commitment to work with First Nations
(September 30, 2022 - Toronto, Ontario) Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare issued the following statement marking National Day of Truth and Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt Day: “Today, September 30, marks the second annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt Day,” said Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare. “It is
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the tryouts scheduled in Thunder Bay are being postponed. The tryouts will be rescheduled for Spring 2023. There will be no Team Ontario tryouts happening in Thunder Bay this Sunday, October 2nd. We apologize for any inconvenience this has caused. We’ll update you with the new tryout date as soon as it is confirmed.
(September 21, 2022 – Toronto, ON) Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare issued the following statement in support of Wabun Tribal Council’s new research, The Historic Abitibi-Inland Métis Community Final Report, released on September 1, 2022: “I support the Wabun Tribal Council and its member First Nations in their release of The Historic Abitibi-Inland Métis Community
Please find attached Ontario First Nations Young Peoples Council (OFNYPC) updated provided to the Leadership Council on August 23, 2022 for your information and reading: OFNYPC UPDATE-LC-AUGUST-2022
SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS You are invited to submit a proposal to support a project being undertaken by the Chiefs of Ontario to Ontario to develop and deliver a training program for youth to develop and enhance skills and experience relevant to pursuing further training or employment opportunities in the fields of biodiversity, conservation, and sustainable development.
(August 31, 2022 – Toronto, Ontario) Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare issued the following statement acknowledging International Overdose Awareness Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness about the devastating impact of the ongoing opioid poisoning crisis and helping reduce stigma and discrimination against people who use drugs: “Today is an opportunity to reduce stigma and
(August 19, 2022 - Toronto, Ontario) Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare issued the following statement congratulating the Honourable Michelle O’Bonsawin on her nomination as the first-ever Indigenous Justice to the Supreme Court of Canada: “I am pleased to congratulate Justice Michelle O’Bonsawin on her nomination to the Supreme Court of Canada,” said Ontario Regional Chief
About Chiefs of Ontario (COO): Chiefs of Ontario office is to facilitate the discussion, planning, implementation and advocacy on local, regional and national matters affecting the First Nations people of Ontario. The intention of basing the central office in Toronto is to maintain a presence for First Nations in Ontario that is administrative for the
(Toronto, ON – August 11, 2022) On August 9, 2022, the Honourable Elizabeth Dowdeswell, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, delivered the Speech from the Throne, titled “Together, Let’s Build Ontario,” outlining the re-elected Progressive Conservative government’s plans and opening the first session of the 43rd Parliament of Ontario. Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare issued the following
