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Chiefs of Ontario Calls for Action to Confront Residential School Denialism and Honour Survivors

Content Warning: This release discusses the Indian Residential School system, including its ongoing impacts on Survivors, families, and First Nations, as well as Residential School denialism. The National Indian Residential School Crisis Line provides 24-hour crisis support to former Indian Residential School students and their families toll-free at 1-866-925-4419. (Toronto, Ont. – September 30, 2026)

2026-09-29T16:57:02-04:00September 30th, 2026|Categories: Communications, Justice, Political|
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Chiefs of Ontario Launches Open Letter Calling for Respectful Return of First Nations Ancestors

(Toronto – Ont. – September 23, 2026) Chiefs of Ontario (COO) have launched an Open Letter to All Ontarians: Help Us Bring Our Ancestors Home, calling on people and institutions to come forward if they are holding or have information about, First Nations Ancestors, sacred items, burial belongings, or other culturally significant items. This initiative

2026-09-23T10:01:39-04:00September 23rd, 2026|Categories: Communications, Justice|
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Ontario Regional Chief Abram Benedict Stands with Mississauga First Nation in Defence of its Traditional and Treaty Territory

(Toronto, Ont. – September 4, 2026) Ontario Regional Chief Abram Benedict stands firmly with Mississauga First Nation following its rejection of territorial and harvesting assertions made in connection with the recent purchase of approximately 320 acres of private property along the Mississagi River by the Métis Nation of Ontario-affiliated “Huron-Superior Regional Métis Community”. “Mississauga First

2026-09-04T09:51:25-04:00September 4th, 2026|Categories: Communications, Justice, Rights Assertions|
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Media Advisory – Justice for Barbara Kentner: First Nations Leadership and Family Demand Accountability and Justice After Full Parole Decision

(Ottawa, Ontario – Aug 27, 2026) First Nations Leadership and members of Barbara Kentner's family will hold a press conference and march on Parliament Hill on Monday, August 31, 2026, to demand accountability following the decision to grant full parole to the man convicted of manslaughter in her death. Barbara Kentner, a member of Wabigoon

2026-08-27T15:18:08-04:00August 27th, 2026|Categories: Communications, Justice, Political, Women's Initiatives|
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Chiefs of Ontario Support Call for Public Inquiry into Ontario’s Wildfire Response

(Toronto, Ont. – July 30, 2026) Chiefs of Ontario stands with First Nations across Ontario in calling for an independent public inquiry into the provincial response to this year’s devastating wildfire season. This summer, at least 12 First Nations have been fully or partially evacuated due to wildfires this year. Some communities have been destroyed,

2026-07-30T13:14:14-04:00July 30th, 2026|Categories: Communications, Political, Wildfire Updates & Support|
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Chiefs of Ontario Call for Immediate Government Action as Wildfires Force First Nations to Evacuate

(Ottawa, Ont. – July 15, 2026) The Chiefs of Ontario are calling on the federal and provincial governments to immediately provide coordinated emergency support as escalating wildfires threaten First Nations across northern Ontario. As of July 15, First Nations Leadership from the Ontario region have held several meetings to discuss the emerging wildfire crisis in

2026-07-20T18:07:32-04:00July 15th, 2026|Categories: Communications, Political, Wildfire Updates & Support|
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Chiefs of Ontario Stand in Solidarity with Kashechewan Evacuees Following Negative Comments

(Toronto, Ont.–July 2, 2026) Chiefs of Ontario stands with Kashechewan First Nation and its citizens in Niagara Falls after insulting comments were made about evacuees in the area. “Many First Nations in the north are forced to evacuate their homes and communities every year due to wildfires, floods and failing infrastructure. When this happens, families

2026-07-02T11:58:03-04:00July 2nd, 2026|Categories: Communications, Political|
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Chiefs of Ontario Respond to Newly Introduced First Nations Water Legislation

(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

2026-06-18T16:35:55-04:00June 16th, 2026|Categories: Communications, Environment|
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Media Advisory: Chiefs of Ontario Respond to First Nations Water Legislation

(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,

2026-06-18T16:35:55-04:00June 15th, 2026|Categories: Communications|
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Chiefs of Ontario Extend Welcome to FIFA World Cup 2026

(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

2026-06-18T16:35:56-04:00June 12th, 2026|Categories: Communications|
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