Communications

(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

On August 15, 2023, Wabun Tribal Council released the following statement: WABUN TRIBAL COUNCIL DEMANDS TRANSPARENCY FROM CANADA, SEEKS FINAL RESOLUTION OF COURT CHALLENGE TO FALSE CLAIMS OF MÉTIS RIGHTS Timmins, ON — Wabun Tribal Council announces it will refocus its court challenge of false claims of Métis rights in Wabun territory to attempt to

(Toronto, ON – August 10, 2023) Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare issued the following statement regarding the newly announced Auditor General of Ontario’s Special Report surrounding the investigation into Ontario’s Greenbelt development plan: “Yesterday, Auditor General of Ontario Bonnie Lysyk released a 95-page report indicating that Ontario’s processes for opening Greenbelt protected lands development were

(July 27, 2023 – Toronto, Ontario) Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare and OFNYPC Co-Chairs Winter Dawn Lipscombe and Kathleen Doxtator issued the following statement acknowledging yesterday’s Federal Cabinet shuffle and welcoming newly appointed Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, Gary Anandasangaree: “Yesterday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced a significant Cabinet shuffle, with many Ministers set to take

(Toronto, ON – July 20, 2023) Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare issued the following statement regarding Ontario’s Ministry of the Solicitor General’s decision to proceed towards finalizing their regulations under the new Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019 (CSPA) with the posting of draft regulations without including the enforcement of First Nations laws as a