(Toronto, ON – April 1, 2024) The Chiefs of Ontario (COO) is disappointed that the Ontario government has repeatedly ignored our requests to address the glaring gap contained within the Community Safety and Policing Act, which comes into force today. COO will be moving forward on the promise to take legal action and will be
(Toronto, Ontario – March 21, 2024) Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare and First Nations Leadership from across Ontario have released the following statement: Yesterday, First Nations in Ontario warned provincial lawmakers that police will no longer be able to keep First Nations communities safe once Ontario’s new policing legislation comes into effect on April 1,
(March 1, 2024 – Toronto, Ontario) On March 5, 2024, the Chiefs of Ontario will hold a media event regarding the MLAS Moratorium and First Nations Consultation in Toronto, Ontario. This event will provide an opportunity for discussion and dialogue on the matter with a panel of Ontario First Nations Leadership and will be moderated
(Toronto, ON – February 9, 2024) Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare and the Chiefs of Ontario have released the following statement in response to today’s Supreme Court of Canada decision regarding An Act Respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, youth and families: “This morning, we heard that the Supreme Court of Canada has ruled
REQUEST FOR FACILITATOR PROPOSALS: Off-Reserve Housing and Homelessness Research Project and Report Writer Download RFP Here: RFP Off-Reserve Project Outline You are invited to submit a proposal for a project being undertaken by the Chiefs of Ontario to undertake a literature review and environmental scan of currently existing housing and homelessness programs that are intended
(Toronto, ON - January 30, 2024) Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare has made the following statement regarding the federal funding allocations to the Métis Nation of Ontario (“MNO”) for conservation and restoration efforts: “On January 26, 2024, the Government of Canada announced funding allocations that are intended to support ‘New Indigenous-Led Natural Climate Solutions,’ totalling
(Toronto, ON – December 19, 2023) The Chiefs of Ontario have released the following statement ahead of the 2023 holiday break: As we wrap up 2023 and head into the holiday break, the Chiefs of Ontario are sharing their wish list for 2024. Our biggest hope is that 2024 brings long-awaited truths to light regarding
(December 8, 2023 – Toronto, Ontario) The Ontario First Nations Young Peoples Council (OFNYPC) proudly congratulates Cindy Woodhouse of Pinaymootang First Nation, Manitoba, on her election as the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief. “On behalf of First Nations youth in Ontario, we extend our heartfelt congratulations to National Chief Cindy Woodhouse for her
(December 11, 2023 – Toronto, ON) Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare has issued the following statement responding to the tabling of First Nation Water Legislation: “The federal government is introducing legislation today to address the lack of clean drinking water for First Nations,” said Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare. “First Nations across Canada have publicly
(Algonquin Unceded Territory, Ontario – December 8, 2023) Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare, on behalf of the Chiefs of Ontario, congratulates Cindy Woodhouse, of Pinaymootang First Nation, as the newly elected National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations (AFN): “On behalf of the Chiefs in Ontario, I extend my warmest congratulations and sincere excitement
