(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,
(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
