The Chiefs of Ontario are seeking submissions for ORIC Implementation Committee Members. The Ontario Reform Implementation Committee (“ORIC”) is the central oversight body responsible for monitoring and guiding the implementation of the Reformed First Nations Child and Family Services (“FNCFS”) Program in Ontario. The role of the ORIC and each of its members is pivotal
(Toronto, Ont. – November 26, 2025) Following the two-day Fall Chiefs Assembly on November 18-19, 2025, First Nation Leadership has formally called upon the Government of Canada to take immediate action to rectify the operational failures of the Jordan’s Principle program and that Indigenous Services Canada’s February 2025 Operational Bulletin be revised to support and
The Chiefs of Ontario are seeking submissions for a request for proposals for Off-Reserve First Nation Representative Services Delivery Pathway. The work being requested is to use the research expertise of the candidate to create a pathway to ensure First Nation Representative Services cover funding for off-reserve First Nation children and families, provide analysis for
The Chiefs of Ontario are seeking submissions for a request for proposals to create an updated Second Edition of the 2006 Report by Judith Rae, “The 1965 Agreement: Comparison & Review.” The new report should examine and evaluate the four program areas currently covered by the 1965 IWA, evaluate and compare how the other regions
First Nation Employment Services Framework Survey The Chiefs of Ontario (COO), in partnership with the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD), invites First Nation community members to take part in the First Nation Employment Services Framework Survey. This survey will help identify barriers to employment, the supports and services communities need, and
(Toronto, Ont. – October 14, 2025) – Ontario Regional Chief Abram Benedict and the Chiefs of Ontario Leadership Council are calling for unity among First Nations leaders and organizations to support the Ontario Final Agreement (OFA) and move forward with long-overdue child welfare reform. “The Chiefs in our region have been clear: our children cannot
With support from Ontario’s Ministry of Indigenous Affairs and First Nations Economic Reconciliation (Timmins, Ont. – September, 11, 2025) – Today, the Chiefs of Ontario in partnership with the Government of Ontario provided an update on the upcoming launch of the Chiefs of Ontario First Nations Business Directory – Ontario’s first Indigenous-led and certified First Nation business
You are invited to submit a proposal for the Chiefs of Ontario 2025 Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC) Conference as a Workshop Facilitator and/or Presenter. The Workshop Facilitator is responsible for facilitating workshops for attendees while providing interactive components such as reflections, discussions, and hands-on activities. Each workshop session is 45 minutes. The Presenter
You are invited to submit a proposal for the Chiefs of Ontario 2025 Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC) Conference as a Master of Ceremonies. The Master of Ceremonies is responsible for holding the physical space and mood of various attendees while guiding attendees through panels, presentations, workshops, discussions, feedback sessions and interactive activities. Please
Chiefs of Ontario Seek Party Status in Landmark Ontario Land Tribunal Case (Toronto, Ont.–February 20, 2025) The Chiefs of Ontario (COO) have succeeded in its motion for party status at the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) in the ongoing Springwater Township v. Galibier Materials case. This critical intervention will allow COO to address long-standing concerns regarding
