(Toronto, Ont.–September 6, 2024) The Chiefs of Ontario expresses its deepest condolences to the friends, family and colleagues of Grand Chief Cathy Merrick, the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs’ first-ever female grand chief. Grand Chief Merrick will be remembered for her fierce advocacy for her home, Pimicikamak Cree Nation, and for all First Nations in Manitoba.
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
(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
(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
(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
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
(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
(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
(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
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.
