(June 16, 2026 – Chippewas of Rama First Nation, Ont. ) Today, the Chiefs of Ontario are responding to the tabling of An Act respecting water, source water, drinking water, wastewater and related infrastructure on First Nation lands from the Government of Canada. “The re-introduction of this legislation is a significant step, and we will
(Toronto, Ont. – June 15, 2026) The Chiefs of Ontario will be hosting a press conference in response to the “An Act respecting water, source water, drinking water, wastewater and related infrastructure on First Nations lands” which will be reintroduced by the Government of Canada. Speakers include (subject to change) Ontario Regional Chief Abram Benedict,
(June 12, 2026 – Toronto, Ont.) On behalf of the Chiefs of Ontario, Ontario Regional Chief Abram Benedict extends a warm welcome to the athletes, supporters, and visitors arriving for the FIFA World Cup 2026: “This global event brings people together through sport, celebration, and shared respect. As guests gather on the traditional territories of
(Toronto, Ont. – June 10, 2026) Chippewas of Rama First Nation will host the 2026 Chiefs of Ontario Annual Chiefs Assembly (ACA) from June 16-18, 2026, at Casino Rama Resort in Rama, ON. The three-day assembly will bring together hundreds of First Nations Leadership, Knowledge Keepers, youth, and delegates from across Ontario to advance shared
June 4, 2026 — The British Columbia Assembly of First Nations and the Chiefs of Ontario are outraged and deeply disheartened by the Senate's decision to vote down the amendments to Bill C-9 that would have recognized residential school denialism as hate propaganda under the Criminal Code. Canada continues to neglect their legal obligation to
(Toronto, Ont – June 1, 2026) Ontario Regional Chief Abram Benedict has released a statement regarding National Indigenous History Month and Pride Month, while also recognizing the 30th anniversary of National Indigenous Peoples Day, which will be marked on June 20. “National Indigenous History Month, alongside the 30th anniversary of National Indigenous Peoples Day, is
OTTAWA, ON — May 29, 2026 — Today marks a historic turning point for First Nations across Ontario as the Ontario Final Agreement (OFA) officially takes effect, advancing a new era of First Nations-led child and family services, grounded in inherent rights, jurisdiction, and the well-being of children and families. Leadership from the Chiefs of
(Toronto, Ont.—May 8, 2026) The Chiefs of Ontario will host the 2026 Powering Up Data Sovereignty Conference from May 12-14, 2026, at the Chelsea Hotel in Toronto, Ontario, bringing together First Nations Leadership, technicians, data professionals, and researchers from across the region. The three-day conference will build on the momentum since the inaugural 2023 gathering,
(Toronto, Ont. – May 5, 2026) On Red Dress Day, the Chiefs of Ontario stand in remembrance and solidarity with families, survivors, and communities impacted by the ongoing crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two Spirit people (MMIWG2S+). Observed annually on May 5, Red Dress Day is a National Day of Awareness and Action, honouring the lives taken and
(May 1, 2026) – On March 30, 2026, the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal (CHRT) approved the Final Agreement on Long-Term Reform of the First Nations Child and Family Services Program (Ontario Final Agreement or OFA) in Ontario. Canada has decided to file a limited judicial review of the Tribunal’s decision with the Federal Court of Canada, asking the court to review the decision
