(October 20, 2023 – Toronto, ON) The Chiefs of Ontario released the following statement regarding the protection of First Nations Inherent and Treaty rights in the Ontario region: First Nations in the Ontario region have long opposed Métis rights assertions in our Ancestral and Treaty territories. We remain committed to protecting First Nations Inherent and
(Toronto, ON – October 18, 2023) — Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare and The Honourable Greg Rickford, Minister of Indigenous Affairs Ontario released the following statement: “On October 16, 2023, the First Nations Leadership Council and five Ontario Ministers had a productive Leadership Advocacy Strategy Meeting. This quarterly forum provides Chiefs of Ontario with an
(Toronto, ON – October 6, 2023) Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare has issued the following statement offering congratulatory remarks to newly elected Premier of Manitoba, Wab Kinew, while continuing to advocate for the full-scale Winnipeg landfill searches to be conducted: “I am thrilled to congratulate Wab Kinew, Manitoba’s newly elected Premier, and the first First
(Toronto, ON – September 22, 2023) The Ontario Regional Chief supports Premier Doug Ford in his decision to reverse the changes made to the Greenbelt and his commitment to ensure it remains a protected and conserved area. It remains to be seen, however, what precise measures the Province will take to give effect to that
(September 14, 2023 – Toronto, ON) Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare, Interim National Chief Joanna Bernard and First Nations Leadership will gather in Ottawa, Ontario on Wednesday, September 20th to oppose the passing of Bill C-53, federal legislation which will irreparably damage First Nations inherent and treaty rights. During the Assembly of First Nations (AFN)
(Toronto, ON – September 8, 2023) The Chiefs of Ontario has issued the following statement regarding the upcoming planned demonstration in Ottawa, ON, in opposition to Bill C-53: The Chiefs of Ontario have invited all First Nations Leadership, technicians and grassroots people to attend a peaceful demonstration on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, ON, on Wednesday,
(Toronto, ON – September 1, 2023) Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare released the following statement regarding the Integrity Commissioner of Ontario’s Report regarding Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Steve Clark: “Yesterday, Minister Steve Clark held a press conference and gave remarks following the release of the Integrity Commissioner’s Report pertaining to Minister Clark’s conduct
(August 28, 2023 – Toronto, ON) The Chiefs of Ontario have released the following statement following today's Emergency Chiefs Assembly and subsequent media event with First Nations Leadership, pertaining to the Auditor General’s Special Report on the Changes to the Greenbelt: On August 28, 2023, the Chiefs of Ontario (COO) called an Emergency Chiefs Assembly
(August 24, 2023 – Toronto, ON) On August 28, 2023, following a Special Chiefs Assembly, First Nations Leadership will gather virtually, via Zoom, to voice their concerns surrounding the findings of the Auditor General of Ontario’s Special Report on Changes to the Greenbelt, and to discuss the impacts to First Nations in the Ontario region.
(Toronto, ON – August 18, 2023) The Chiefs of Ontario (COO) Leadership Council stands united in support of the findings of Auditor General Bonnie Lysyk’s Special Report on Changes to the Greenbelt, which highlight actions taken by the Government of Ontario that are extremely concerning Ontario First Nations. Yesterday, the Chiefs of Ontario First Nations
