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Chiefs of Ontario Support Joint Police Operations Against Organized Crime, Reiterate Call for Federal Recognition of First Nations Policing as an Essential Service

(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

2025-12-18T10:50:43-05:00October 1st, 2025|Categories: Communications, Justice, Political|
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Chiefs of Ontario Releases a Statement on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

(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

2025-12-18T10:50:43-05:00September 29th, 2025|Categories: Communications, Justice, Political|
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Call for Membership: Regional Social Survey Advisory Committee

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,

2025-12-18T10:50:43-05:00September 15th, 2025|Categories: Research and Data Management|
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Media Advisory: Joint Announcement – Chiefs of Ontario & Government of Ontario

(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

2025-12-18T10:50:43-05:00September 10th, 2025|Categories: Communications|
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Media Advisory – Chiefs of Ontario to Host 2nd Annual First Nations Community Wellness Conference

(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

2025-12-18T10:50:44-05:00August 14th, 2025|Categories: Communications|
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Chiefs of Ontario Urge Federal Government to Prioritize First Nations Rights, Infrastructure and Partnership

(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,

2025-12-18T10:50:44-05:00July 22nd, 2025|Categories: Communications, Political|
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Chiefs of Ontario call on healing for residential survivors and their communities not to be forgotten amidst push for economic projects

(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

2025-12-18T10:50:44-05:00July 3rd, 2025|Categories: Communications, Indian Residential School, Justice|
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First Nations Leadership United in Opposition to Liberal Government’s Unprecedented Bill C-5

(Peterborough, Ont.–June 19, 2025) Earlier this week, First Nations Leadership in Ontario sent a powerful message against Bill C-5 that echoed through the halls of Parliament. First Nations convened an emergency rally and press conference on Parliament Hill to show Prime Minister Mark Carney that his government cannot trample on inherent and Treaty rights. “We

2025-12-18T10:50:45-05:00June 19th, 2025|Categories: Communications, Political|
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Media Advisory: Chiefs of Ontario to join MP Leah Gazan in media event opposing Bill C-5, the One Canadian Economy Act

(Toronto, Ont. – June 16, 2025) The Chiefs of Ontario will join NDP MP Leah Gazan to host a media event following the rally opposing Bill C-5, the federal government’s proposed One Canadian Economy Act  Members of the media are cordially invited to attend as follows: Date: Tuesday, June 17, 2025 Time: 3:30 PM Location:

2025-12-18T10:50:45-05:00June 13th, 2025|Categories: Communications|
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Chiefs of Ontario oppose Métis Nation of Ontario’s ongoing attempts to inflate “citizenship” and grant “harvesting rights” in First Nations territories

(Toronto, Ont.- June 12, 2025) Acting Ontario Regional Chief Shelly Moore-Frappier has released the following statement regarding the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO)’s recent advertisement for citizenship and harvesting approvals in the Georgian Bay area: “It is shameless of the MNO to be traversing around the Georgian Bay region to sign up new members with

2025-12-18T10:50:45-05:00June 12th, 2025|Categories: Communications, Political|
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