(Toronto, Ont. - October 22, 2025) The Chiefs of Ontario are expressing deep concern following the Auditor General of Canada’s latest report, which exposes the federal government’s ongoing failure to meet even the most basic standards of service delivery for Nations across the country. Despite nearly a decade of audits and billions of dollars in
(Toronto, Ont. -- October 10, 2025) The Chiefs of Ontario stand in full support of the Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) as they declare a State of Emergency following recent tragic events in Ginoogaming First Nation. The situation underscores the escalating crisis of organized crime and illegal drug trafficking that is devastating First Nations communities. The
(Toronto, Ont.—October 6, 2025) Ontario Regional Chief Abram Benedict and the Chiefs of Ontario’s Leadership Council have issued the following statement regarding the decision to discontinue Chief’s of Ontario’s judicial reviews of the federal Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act: “Recently, our Leadership Council passed a motion to discontinue our judicial review of the Greenhouse Gas
(Toronto, Ont.–October, 1 2025) The Chiefs of Ontario express strong support for recent investigations between First Nation police services and the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP). These joint operations are crucial in combating organized crime networks that exploit First Nation lands and threaten the safety and sovereignty of our communities. A recent collaboration between the Tyendinaga
(Toronto, Ont.–Sept. 30, 2025) On the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the Chiefs of Ontario and its Leadership reflect on the dark chapter of Canada’s history and call on all Canadian governments to enact changes and make progress related to Indian Residential Schools. The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation serves as a reminder
The Chiefs of Ontario is looking for individuals, Youth, and Elders/Knowledge Keepers to sit on the First Nation Regional Social Survey Committee. Applicants for membership should have knowledge and experience in First Nation Social Service, Child and Family social practices, an understanding of the Child, Youth and Family Services Act, experience with community based research,
(Toronto, ON – Sept 10, 2025) On Thursday, September 11, the Chiefs of Ontario and the Government of Ontario will host a joint announcement on the upcoming launch of the Chiefs of Ontario First Nations Business Directory. The event will take place in Timmins, Ontario, during the Northeastern Ontario First Nations Summit at Cedar Meadows
(Toronto, ON – August 14, 2025) The Chiefs of Ontario invite media to attend a special media event during the 2nd Annual First Nations Community Wellness Conference, taking place August 19-21, 2025, at the Fairmont Royal York in Toronto, Ontario. The media event will be held on Wednesday, August 20th at 11:15 a.m. EST in
(Toronto, Ont. –July 22, 2025) Ontario First Nations Leadership joined Leadership from across the country last week for a two-day national summit with Prime Minister Mark Carney, cabinet ministers and senior federal officials to discuss the path forward on Bill C-5 and major infrastructure projects. While Chiefs of Ontario welcomed the opportunity for direct dialogue,
(Toronto, Ont.—July 3, 2025) — The Chiefs of Ontario (COO) have adopted a resolution at the 2025 Annual Chiefs Assembly, calling on the Governments of Canada and Ontario to uphold their legal, political, and ethical responsibilities by providing adequate, predictable, and sustainable funding to support the healing journeys of residential school Survivors and the protection
