Communications

Request for Proposals: First Nations Data Governance in Ontario – Models and Options

Download Full RFP Here: RFP First Nations Data Governance SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS You are invited to submit a proposal for a project undertaken by the Chiefs of Ontario to examine models and develop options for the exercise of First Nations data sovereignty in Ontario. As part of this project, the successful applicant will be required to

2025-12-18T10:50:52-05:00July 19th, 2024|Categories: Communications, Research and Data Management|

First Nations across Canada join Chiefs of Ontario in challenging carbon pricing inequities

(Toronto, ON - July 16, 2024) First Nations from across Canada are standing with the Chiefs of Ontario, passing a resolution calling on the Government of Canada to stop its discriminatory treatment of First Nations from this government’s carbon pricing regime. The resolution was passed at the 45th Assembly of First Nation’s (AFN) Annual General

2025-12-18T10:50:52-05:00July 16th, 2024|Categories: Communications, Environment|

Joint Statement from Chiefs in southern Ontario on the Métis Nation of Ontario’s continued attempts to divide First Nations

                             (July 4, 2024) The elected Leadership of Beausoleil First Nation, Caldwell First Nation, Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation, Chippewas of Rama First Nation, Curve Lake First Nation, Eelŭnaapéewi Lahkéewiit (Delaware Nation), Hiawatha First Nation, Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation,

2025-12-18T10:50:52-05:00July 4th, 2024|Categories: Communications, Justice|Tags: |

Ontario Regional Chief Abram Benedict celebrates stamp honouring Josephine Mandamin’s tireless water advocacy

(Toronto, Ont. – June 18, 2024) Ontario Regional Chief Abram Benedict has released the following statement regarding the launch of commemorative stamp honouring Josephine Mandamin’s lifetime of water advocacy: “Today, Canada Post unveiled a commemorative stamp honouring Water Walker Josephine Mandamin to mark National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21,” said Ontario Regional Chief Abram

2025-12-18T10:50:52-05:00June 18th, 2024|Categories: Communications, Environment|

Chiefs of Ontario Congratulates Abram Benedict, Elected to the Office of the Ontario Regional Chief

(Six Nations of the Grand River – June 12, 2024) The Chiefs of Ontario offers our sincere congratulations following the Chiefs-in-Assembly’s election of Abram Benedict to the Office of the Ontario Regional Chief during the 49th Annual Chiefs Assembly, hosted by Six Nations of the Grand River and the Chiefs of Ontario. Today, Abram Benedict

2025-12-18T10:50:52-05:00June 12th, 2024|Categories: Communications|

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|

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|

The Chiefs of Ontario reject the Métis Nation of Ontario’s ongoing efforts to rewrite history

(Toronto, Ont. – May 31, 2024) Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare issued the following statement regarding a “fact-checking” document being circulated by the Métis Nation of Ontario to First Nation Leadership: “It has come to my attention that the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) is sending out individual emails to First Nation Leadership with a

2025-12-18T10:50:52-05:00May 31st, 2024|Categories: Communications, Justice|Tags: |

First Nations, Inuit and Red River Métis Leadership United in Opposition to Indigenous Identity Fraud

(Winnipeg, Man., in the National Homeland of the Red River Métis and Treaty 1 – May 15, 2024) First Nations, Inuit and Red River Métis Leadership passed two support resolutions and one declaration condemning the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO), the NunatuKavut Community Council and other fraudulent organizations during the historic Indigenous Identity Fraud Summit

2025-12-18T10:50:52-05:00May 15th, 2024|Categories: Communications, Justice|Tags: |

Media advisory – Chiefs of Ontario and Manitoba Métis Federation co-host Indigenous Identity Fraud Summit

(Media advisory – May 13, 2024) On Tuesday, May 14, and Wednesday, May 15, 2024, the Indigenous Identity Fraud Summit will take place at the Fort Garry Hotel in Winnipeg. The two-day summit is being co-hosted by the Chiefs of Ontario and the Manitoba Métis Federation (MMF), the National Government of the Red River Métis.

2025-12-18T10:50:52-05:00May 13th, 2024|Categories: Communications, Justice|
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