(June 16, 2023 – Toronto, Ontario) The Ontario First Nations Young Peoples Council (OFNYPC) stands with the Ontario Chiefs in our leadership’s rejection of the Metis Self-Government Recognition and Implementation Agreement. “We recognize that First Nations in Ontario are the only holders of inherent and treaty rights in our territories. OFNYPC calls on Prime Minister
(June 15, 2023 – Thunder Bay, Ontario) Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare, First Nations Leadership and the Chiefs of Ontario will gather in Ottawa, Ontario on Monday, June 19, 2023, to oppose the passing of federal legislation related to the recently updated Self-Government Recognition and Implementation Agreement between the Metis Nation of Ontario and Canada
(Thunder Bay, Ontario, June 13, 2023) — On June 13-15, 2023, the Chiefs of Ontario will host the Annual Chiefs Assembly (ACA) in Thunder Bay, Ontario, on the traditional territory of the Anishinabek, which includes the Ojibwa of Fort William First Nation, signatory to the Robinson-Superior Treaty of 1850. First Nations leadership, citizens, and technicians
The Chiefs of Ontario's Environment Sector is holding a Request for Proposals to develop an Environment Team Strategic Plan for 2023-2025. The submission deadline is Friday, June 9, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. EST. Please submit your RFP to Kathleen Padulo, Director of Environment. A proposal must be submitted as a PDF file to Chiefs of
(May 19, 2023 – Toronto, ON) Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare issued the following statement of support for First Nations in the Ontario Region who have voiced their opposition to the proposed federal Metis self-government legislation: “I wholeheartedly support First Nations in the Ontario region in opposing the proposed federal Métis self-government legislation and the
(Toronto, ON – May 16, 2023) The Chiefs of Ontario’s Justice Sector is proud to launch the newly developed Public Education and Awareness Campaign surrounding systemic racism. The campaign is intended to raise awareness about lesser-known systemic issues, the policy decisions that lead to them, and solutions to dismantle and correct them. In pinpointing various
(May 10, 2023 – Toronto, ON) Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare issued the following statement in support of Robinson-Huron Waawiindamaagewin’s release of a new research report: An Exploratory Study of the Métis Nation of Ontario’s “Historic Métis Communities” in Robinson-Huron Treaty Territory: “I support Robinson-Huron Waawiindamaagewin (“RHW”) and its 21 member First Nations in their
(Toronto, ON – May 5, 2023) – Today, Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare issued a statement on Red Dress Day, the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, Two-Spirit and Gender Diverse People (MMIWG2S). “This year, on May 5, we continue the annual tradition of marking Red Dress Day and the
The Indian Residential Schools Day Scholars Class Action was brought on behalf of Day Scholars – students who attended Indian Residential Schools (“IRS”) during the day only but did not sleep there overnight, and their Descendants (their children). The Claim Process for the Federal Indian Residential Schools Day Scholars settlement opened on January 4, 2022.
(Toronto, ON – April 12, 2023) The Chiefs of Ontario express their full support of the Matawa Chiefs Council and their statement regarding their formal response to Ontario’s proposed Bill 71: Building More Mines Act. “The Chiefs of Ontario entirely support and stand with the Matawa Chiefs Council in their statement regarding Ontario’s lack of
