(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
(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
(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
(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:
(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
(Toronto, Ont.—June 5, 2025) First Nations Leadership across Ontario have expressed deep concern and frustration following the passage of Ontario’s Bill 5: Protect Ontario by Unleashing Our Economy Act. The Chiefs of Ontario are expressing strong opposition to Ontario's recently passed Bill 5, citing its failure to respect the constitutional and treaty rights of First
(Toronto, Ont - May 30 2025) First Nations Leadership, community members, and allies, from across the region, will gather in opposition to Bill 5, Protect Ontario by Unleashing Our Economy Act, 2025, citing it as a direct threat to the lands, jurisdiction, and sovereignty of First Nations. Members of the media are cordially invited to
