(May 6, 2024 – Toronto, Ontario) On Tuesday, May 7, 2024, the Chiefs of Ontario, alongside Ontario First Nations Leadership and representatives from the Indigenous Police Chiefs of Ontario (IPCO) will be holding a press conference followed by a media availability, announcing their intentions to pursue litigation against Ontario and Canada for failing to provide
(Toronto, ON – May 3, 2024) – The Chiefs of Ontario First Nations Women’s Council issued a statement in advance of Red Dress Day, the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, Two-Spirit and Gender Diverse People (MMIWG2S) which will occur on Sunday May 5, 2024. “May 5 is a day
(Toronto, ON – May 2, 2024) The Chiefs of Ontario is encouraging First Nations business owners to sign up for the Ontario First Nations Business Directory. The initiative will increase the economic opportunities available to First Nation businesses by becoming the go-to place for those looking to engage First Nation business in Ontario. Led by
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS: First Nation Post-Secondary Supports Costing Model Download Full RFP Here: First Nations Post Secondary Costing Model You are invited to submit a proposal for a project by the Chiefs of Ontario to produce a costing model for post-secondary student supports and for First Nation administrators to support the learners. In 2023, the
(Toronto, ON – April 19, 2024) Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare issued the following statement regarding the Métis Nation-Saskatchewan’s withdrawal of support for Bill C-53. “On April 17, 2024, the Métis Nation- Saskatchewan published a press release indicating that they are withdrawing their support for Bill C-53, An Act respecting the recognition of certain Métis
(Toronto, ON – April 16, 2024) Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare has issued the following statement in response to the release of this year’s Federal Budget: “On April 16, 2024, Canada’s Deputy Prime Minister, Chrystia Freeland, tabled Federal Budget 2024: Fairness for Every Generation,” said Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare. “This year’s budget focuses
(Toronto, ON — April 11, 2024) The Manitoba Métis Federation (MMF), the National Government of the Red River Métis, and the Chiefs of Ontario (COO), are pleased to announce an Identity Summit aimed at tackling rampant identity theft faced by many Indigenous Nations in Canada today. Co-hosted by both MMF and COO, the summit will
(Toronto, ON – April 9, 2024) The Chiefs of Ontario and Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare released a statement following the Assembly of First Nations’ (AFN) official release of the Closing the Infrastructure Gap by 2030 report, which estimates the national capital and operational investments needed from the Government of Canada to fulfill its mandate
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS: Legal Opinion on Mining in Ontario and the Duty to Consult First Nations Download Full RFP Here: RFP: Legal Opinion on Mining in Ontario You are invited to submit a proposal for a project being undertaken by the Chiefs of Ontario to prepare a legal opinion on the impact of mining on
(Toronto, ON – April 1, 2024) The Chiefs of Ontario (COO) is disappointed that the Ontario government has repeatedly ignored our requests to address the glaring gap contained within the Community Safety and Policing Act, which comes into force today. COO will be moving forward on the promise to take legal action and will be
