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The Chiefs of Ontario ask that Ontario and Canada Stop Ignoring the Need for Adequate Police Funding and Law Enforcement in First Nation Communities in Ontario

(Toronto, ON – January 31, 2024) This morning, the governments of Canada and Ontario issued a joint statement announcing a federal investment of $121 million to combat gun and gang violence in Ontario, including auto theft, through the Initiative to take Action Against Gun and Gang Violence (ITAAGGV). While these investments are being made for

2024-01-31T16:40:40-05:00January 31st, 2024|Categories: Communications, Justice|
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Request for Proposals: Off-Reserve Housing and Homelessness Research Project and Report Writer

REQUEST FOR FACILITATOR PROPOSALS: Off-Reserve Housing and Homelessness Research Project and Report Writer Download RFP Here: RFP Off-Reserve Project Outline You are invited to submit a proposal for a project being undertaken by the Chiefs of Ontario to undertake a literature review and environmental scan of currently existing housing and homelessness programs that are intended

2024-02-09T12:13:12-05:00January 31st, 2024|Categories: Communications|
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Statement from Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare Regarding Conservation and Restoration Funding Allocations to the Métis Nation of Ontario

(Toronto, ON - January 30, 2024) Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare has made the following statement regarding the federal funding allocations to the Métis Nation of Ontario (“MNO”) for conservation and restoration efforts: “On January 26, 2024, the Government of Canada announced funding allocations that are intended to support ‘New Indigenous-Led Natural Climate Solutions,’ totalling

2025-06-13T12:38:13-04:00January 30th, 2024|Categories: Communications, Justice|Tags: |
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The Chiefs of Ontario Call on the Government of Ontario to Declare a 365-Day Moratorium of Mine Claims Staking

(Toronto, ON – January 24, 2024) The Chiefs of Ontario have released the following statement regarding their call for a 365-day moratorium on the Mining Lands Administration System (MLAS), commencing January 24th, 2024. “In accordance with Resolution 23/30S, which was passed at the Fall Chiefs Assembly 2023, the Chiefs of Ontario are calling on the

2024-01-24T14:46:23-05:00January 24th, 2024|Categories: Communications, Political|
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Statement from Ontario Regional Chief Hare and Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Reg Niganobe regarding Ancestors that were uncovered at a Toronto construction site

Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare and Chiefs of Ontario Heritage and Burials Portfolio Holder Grand Council Chief Reg Niganobe have released the following statement following the discovery of Ancestors at a construction site in Toronto on January 5th: “Honouring our Ancestors is a foundational component of First Nations worldviews – this includes where they rest.

2024-01-11T14:32:03-05:00January 11th, 2024|Categories: Communications, Justice|
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The Chiefs of Ontario ask for truths to be shared this holiday season

(Toronto, ON – December 19, 2023) The Chiefs of Ontario have released the following statement ahead of the 2023 holiday break: As we wrap up 2023 and head into the holiday break, the Chiefs of Ontario are sharing their wish list for 2024. Our biggest hope is that 2024 brings long-awaited truths to light regarding

2025-06-13T12:38:13-04:00December 19th, 2023|Categories: Communications, Justice|Tags: |
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Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare Makes Statement on Children Affected by Family Loss due to Factors Including the Opioid Drug Crisis

(Toronto, Ontario — December 18, 2023) Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare issued the following statement to address the impact of the opioid drug crisis, and other factors contributing to First Nations children experiencing family loss:  During this holiday season, Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare extends a special message to the children of First Nations communities

2024-01-03T13:16:19-05:00December 18th, 2023|Categories: Communications, Women's Initiatives|
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Indian Residential School Newsletter for the Province of Ontario

Anishnabek Nation Reconciliation Department in partnership with Nishnawbe Aski Nation have released an Indian Residential School Newsletter for the Province of Ontario. Please view the full Winter 2023-2024 Newsletter here Trigger Warning: readers may be triggered by the recount of Indian Residential Schools. 24h National Indian Residential School Survivors and Family Crisis Line: 1-866-925-4419. Crisis

2024-01-03T13:16:20-05:00December 14th, 2023|Categories: Communications, Indian Residential School|
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OFNYPC Congratulates Cindy Woodhouse on Election as AFN National Chief

(December 8, 2023 – Toronto, Ontario) The Ontario First Nations Young Peoples Council (OFNYPC) proudly congratulates Cindy Woodhouse of Pinaymootang First Nation, Manitoba, on her election as the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief. “On behalf of First Nations youth in Ontario, we extend our heartfelt congratulations to National Chief Cindy Woodhouse for her

2024-01-03T13:16:21-05:00December 12th, 2023|Categories: Communications, Youth|
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Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare Responds to Tabling of First Nation Water Legislation

(December 11, 2023 – Toronto, ON) Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare has issued the following statement responding to the tabling of First Nation Water Legislation: “The federal government is introducing legislation today to address the lack of clean drinking water for First Nations,” said Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare. “First Nations across Canada have publicly

2024-01-03T13:16:22-05:00December 11th, 2023|Categories: Communications|
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