(Algonquin Unceded Territory, Ontario – December 8, 2023) Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare, on behalf of the Chiefs of Ontario, congratulates Cindy Woodhouse, of Pinaymootang First Nation, as the newly elected National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations (AFN): “On behalf of the Chiefs in Ontario, I extend my warmest congratulations and sincere excitement
(Toronto, ON – December 1, 2023) Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare has issued the following statement offering support to Temagami First Nation and Teme-Augama Anishnabai following their filling of a statement of claim to protect their inherent and constitutionally protected rights from unfounded Métis rights assertions in their Ancestral territory: “Temagami First Nation and Teme-Augama Anishnabai
(Toronto, Ontario — November 30, 2023) The Ontario First Nations Young Peoples Council (OFNYPC) has issued the following statement to announce its participation in the Indigenous Advisory Process (IAP)’s Women and Youth Caucus as part of broader Indian Act reforms: “We extend our gratitude to Minister Hajdu for inviting the Ontario First Nations Young Peoples Council (OFNYPC) to be part of
(November 30, 2023 )– Chiefs of Ontario (COO) is releasing the following statement regarding a judicial review it has filed today on the Greenhouse Gas and Pollution Pricing Act. Chiefs of Ontario and Attawapiskat First Nation have filed a judicial review today after Canada refused to negotiate with First Nations in Ontario to alleviate the
(Toronto, ON – November 23, 2023) – The Chiefs of Ontario (COO) and Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare made the following statement regarding the opioid overdose crisis and the death toll rise affecting Ontario First Nations. First Nations in Ontario have been disproportionately affected by the opioid overdose crisis, which has greatly affected both families
(Toronto, ON – November 22, 2023) – The Chiefs of Ontario have released the following statement in response to the 2023 Federal Fall Economic Statement: The Chiefs of Ontario (COO) is expressing disappointment that Ontario First Nations’ priorities were not reflected in yesterday’s announcement of the 2023 Fall Economic Statement. “Canadian politicians continually ask us
(November 21, 2023 – Toronto, Ontario) Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare and the Chiefs of Ontario (COO) have released a statement, following the passing of Resolution 45/16 - Provincial Bilateral Process on Education, during the 2023 Fall Chiefs Assembly (FCA), which accepted the recent reports as key evidence and the impetus for work being undertaken
(Toronto, Ontario, November 20 2023) -- On November 21-23, 2023, the Chiefs of Ontario (COO) will be hosting a Fall Chiefs Assembly (FCA) in Toronto, Ontario, on the ancestral territory of many nations, including the Anishnabeg, Chippewa, Haudenosaunee, and Wendat peoples. Toronto is also part of Treaty 13, signed by representatives of the Crown and
Please find attached the Fall & Winter 2023 Edition of the COO Environment Newsletter for your information and reading. In this edition, you will find updates on a number of files including Climate Change, Canada Water Agency, Carbon Charge, Great Lakes, Safe Drinking Water and Wastewater Legislation, the Greenbelt, Highway 413, and more. Download the
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NOVEMBER 16, 2023 Treaty 1 Territory – The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC) and the Chiefs of Ontario are unwavering in their commitment to protecting the rights of First Nations and are urgently calling on the federal government to halt the expedited progression of Bill C-53 into legislation without obtaining the free,
