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First Nations in Ontario continue to call for more clarity surrounding the identification of six new so-called “historic Métis communities” in the region

First Nation Leadership in the Ontario region have released the following statement on the deadline of the final report of the Métis National Council’s (MNC) internal review: (August 30, 2024) First Nation Leadership Ontario share the same concerns that legitimate Métis organizations have had about the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) for years. The mere

2025-12-18T10:50:51-05:00August 30th, 2024|Categories: Communications, Justice|Tags: |
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Media Advisory: Chiefs of Ontario and Six Nations of the Grand River Host Annual Chiefs Assembly and Ontario Regional Chief Election

(Toronto, ON – June 6, 2024) On June 11-13, 2024, the Chiefs of Ontario and the Six Nations of the Grand River will host the Annual Chiefs Assembly (ACA) and Ontario Regional Chief Election. Located along the banks of the Grand River, Six Nations is the only reserve in North America where all six Haudenosaunee

2025-12-18T10:50:52-05:00June 6th, 2024|Categories: Communications|
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Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare and OFNYPC Honour National Indigenous History Month and Pride Month

(Toronto ON – June 3, 2024) Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare and the Ontario First Nations Young Peoples Council (OFNYPC) have issued the following statement regarding National Indigenous History Month and Pride Month: “As June marks both National Indigenous History Month and Pride Month, this time serves as a profound opportunity to honour the rich

2025-12-18T10:50:52-05:00June 3rd, 2024|Categories: Communications, Political, Youth|
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Media Advisory – First Nations Community Wellness Conference Media Event

(March 14, 2024 – Toronto, Ontario) On Tuesday, March 19, 2024, the Chiefs of Ontario will hold a media event to coincide with the inaugural First Nations Community Wellness Conference (FNCWC) on March 19-21, 2024, in Toronto, Ontario on the ancestral territory of many nations, including the Anishnabeg, Chippewa, Haudenosaunee, and Wendat peoples. Toronto is

2025-12-18T10:50:54-05:00March 14th, 2024|Categories: Communications, Health|
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OFNYPC Celebrates 50 Years of Little NHL and Sends Greetings to Youth and Families

Toronto, Ontario (Monday, March 11, 2024) — On behalf of the Ontario First Nations Young Peoples Council (OFNYPC), Youth Representatives Tehya Quachegan (Nishnawbe Aski Nation), Kieran Davis (Grand Council Treaty #3), Katelyn Peters and Pierre Debassige (Anishinabek Nation) extend their best wishes to all participants of the 50th Little Native Hockey League (Little NHL) tournament

2024-03-11T16:11:41-04:00March 11th, 2024|Categories: Communications, Youth|
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Chiefs of Ontario Host Panel Event Highlighting Importance of First Nations Consultation and Engagement in the Mining Sector

(March 6, 2024 – Toronto, ON) Yesterday, First Nations Leaders joined together alongside industry experts and media to spur discussion First Nation mining priorities, including the Mining Lands Administration System (MLAS) Moratorium and the importance of First Nations consultation and engagement. “To call for a moratorium on the MLAS is both a critical and timely

2025-06-13T13:01:49-04:00March 6th, 2024|Categories: Communications, Political|Tags: |
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The Chiefs of Ontario ask that Ontario and Canada Stop Ignoring the Need for Adequate Police Funding and Law Enforcement in First Nation Communities in Ontario

(Toronto, ON – January 31, 2024) This morning, the governments of Canada and Ontario issued a joint statement announcing a federal investment of $121 million to combat gun and gang violence in Ontario, including auto theft, through the Initiative to take Action Against Gun and Gang Violence (ITAAGGV). While these investments are being made for

2024-01-31T16:40:40-05:00January 31st, 2024|Categories: Communications, Justice|
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The Chiefs of Ontario Call on the Government of Ontario to Declare a 365-Day Moratorium of Mine Claims Staking

(Toronto, ON – January 24, 2024) The Chiefs of Ontario have released the following statement regarding their call for a 365-day moratorium on the Mining Lands Administration System (MLAS), commencing January 24th, 2024. “In accordance with Resolution 23/30S, which was passed at the Fall Chiefs Assembly 2023, the Chiefs of Ontario are calling on the

2024-01-24T14:46:23-05:00January 24th, 2024|Categories: Communications, Political|
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Statement from Ontario Regional Chief Hare and Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Reg Niganobe regarding Ancestors that were uncovered at a Toronto construction site

Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare and Chiefs of Ontario Heritage and Burials Portfolio Holder Grand Council Chief Reg Niganobe have released the following statement following the discovery of Ancestors at a construction site in Toronto on January 5th: “Honouring our Ancestors is a foundational component of First Nations worldviews – this includes where they rest.

2024-01-11T14:32:03-05:00January 11th, 2024|Categories: Communications, Justice|
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Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare Makes Statement on Children Affected by Family Loss due to Factors Including the Opioid Drug Crisis

(Toronto, Ontario — December 18, 2023) Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare issued the following statement to address the impact of the opioid drug crisis, and other factors contributing to First Nations children experiencing family loss:  During this holiday season, Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare extends a special message to the children of First Nations communities

2024-01-03T13:16:19-05:00December 18th, 2023|Categories: Communications, Women's Initiatives|
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