(June 23, 2022 – Toronto, Ontario) First Nations leadership in Ontario are demanding the Government of Canada, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and the Courts implement immediate changes to the Day Schools Settlement to fix major concerns with its administration of claims. These concerns include the lack of in-person local supports and the inability for a
(June 20, 2022 – Toronto, Ontario) On Friday June 17, 2022, the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Executive Committee and national Board of Directors voted to suspend National Chief RoseAnne Archibald, effective immediately. The decision was made in response to statements made by National Chief Archibald at the Chiefs of Ontario Annual Chiefs Assembly and
(Toronto, Ontario, June 13, 2022) — On June 14-16, 2022, the Chiefs of Ontario and the Independent First Nations (IFN) will host the Annual Chiefs Assembly (ACA) in Toronto, Ontario, on the traditional territory of many nations including the Mississaugas of the Credit, Anishnabeg, Chippewa, Haudenosaunee and Wendat peoples. First Nations leadership, citizens, and technicians
Indigenous Services Canada – Ontario Region is still accepting applications for the First Nations and Inuit Youth Employment Strategy 2022 National Virtual Science Camp. The deadline has been pushed to June 10 2022. We are looking for 5 campers from the Ontario Region. Please share this information with any students who might be interested! Applications due:
Please find attached Spring Edition of the Chiefs of Ontario Health Secretariat’s Newsletter filled with many important updates and opportunities. Questions or inquiries can be forwarded to Tobi Mitchell, Director of Health at Tobi.Mitchell@coo.org or Zachariah General, Associate Health Director at Zachariah.General@coo.org. Download: Spring Health Newsletter FINAL
The Chiefs of Ontario Environment Unit is developing a new toolkit that aims to support Indigenous communities in Ontario to understand environmental assessment and impact assessment (EA/IA) processes and related issues in order to meaningfully participate in EA/IAs and related engagement. The activities will assist in the development of internal capacity in First Nation communities
Please see the attached communique for information on Monkeypox, including some ways to protect yourself. For more information, please contact Tobi Mitchell, Director of Health at tobi.mitchell@coo.org. Download: 05-25-2022 Health Sector Communique re Monkeypox (FINAL) Download: cmoh-776-order-monkeypox-002
(Toronto, Ontario, May 25, 2022) — On May 26, 2022, the Chiefs of Ontario will host a Provincial Election - PC Ontario Leadership Meeting with Progressive Conservative Party Leader, Doug Ford, and First Nations Leadership in Ontario. This meeting will be a 1-hour session. The first half of each session will provide an opportunity for
(Toronto, Ontario, April 26, 2022) On March 3, 2022, the Chiefs of Ontario hosted a political strategy session for First Nations Leadership in Ontario to discuss their needs and challenges leading up to the 2022 Ontario general election. Creating a New Legacy: Building a Strong Foundation for Future Generations is the product of that session.
(Toronto, Ontario, April 26, 2022) — On April 27, 2022, the Chiefs of Ontario will host an All Candidates Meeting with Party Leaders in the upcoming provincial election and First Nations Leadership in Ontario. This meeting will consist of four consecutive 1-hour sessions with each of the major provincial party leaders. The first half of
