Communications

Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare Offers Condolences to the Family of Linda Mary Beardy and Calls for Full-Scale Searches of Landfills in Winnipeg, Manitoba

(Algonquin Unceded Territory, Ontario – April 6, 2023) Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare issued the following statement offering condolences to the loved ones of Linda Mary Beardy of Lake St. Martin, Manitoba, and calls for immediate action to conduct a full-scale and robust search of all Winnipeg-area landfills for human remains. “On behalf of the

2024-01-03T13:16:50-05:00April 6th, 2023|Categories: Communications|

Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare Stands in Support of Ontario First Nations Police Chiefs in their Human Rights Complaint with Canadian Human Rights Tribunal (CHRT) Due to Chronic Underfunding of Police Services

(Algonquin Unceded Territory, Ontario – April 6, 2023) Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare issued the following statement in support of the Ontario First Nations police chiefs human rights complaint with the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal (CHRT) over the federal government's chronic underfunding of police services: “Last week, Ontario First Nations police chiefs filed a human-rights

2024-01-03T13:16:50-05:00April 6th, 2023|Categories: Communications|

COO Environment Newsletter – Spring 2023

Please find attached the Spring 2023 Edition of the COO Environment Newsletter for your information and reading. This edition of the Environment Newsletter includes updates on current COO Environment projects, water and wastewater legislation information and updates, and updates on events hosted and attended by the COO Environment Sector. Download the Newsletter here: Environment Newsletter

2024-01-03T13:16:50-05:00March 31st, 2023|Categories: Communications, Environment|

Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare Responds to the Tabling of the 2023 Ontario Budget

(Toronto, Ontario - March 24, 2023) – Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare issued the following statement in response to the 2023 Ontario Budget: "On March 23, 2023, Ontario's Minister of Finance, Peter Bethlenfalvy, tabled the 2023 provincial budget entitled 2023 Ontario Budget: Building a Strong Ontario," said Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare. "This budget provided

2024-01-03T13:16:50-05:00March 24th, 2023|Categories: Communications|

Ontario Regional Addictions Partnership Committee

Who We Are An Ontario working group participated in the 1998 General Review of the National Native Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program (NNADAP). The need to enhance program coordination and develop a well-defined strategy for dealing with issues related to addictions was identified. In keeping with the review findings and recommendations, partnership committees between First

2024-01-03T13:16:51-05:00March 20th, 2023|Categories: Communications|

Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hares Celebrates International Women’s Day and Calls for Structural Change to Build an Equitable World for All

(March 8, 2023 – Toronto, Ontario) Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare issued the following statement celebrating International Women’s Day: “Today, on International Women’s Day, we celebrate the diversity and vibrant social, political, and cultural achievements of women and 2SLGBTQQIA+ communities across Canada and around the world and raise awareness about gender-based discrimination and the importance

2024-01-03T13:16:52-05:00March 8th, 2023|Categories: Communications, Women's Initiatives|

Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare Issues Statement on Results of Fraud Investigation into Norval Morrisseau’s Artwork

(Toronto, Ontario – March 3, 2023) Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare issued the following statement on the results of the forgery of Norval Morrisseau’s paintings: “Today, at Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Headquarters in Orillia, Ontario, the OPP and the Thunder Bay Police Service announced the outcome of their fraud investigation into art illegally made and

2024-01-03T13:16:52-05:00March 3rd, 2023|Categories: Communications|

M’Chigeeng First Nation News Release – Former Chief, Current Councillor and Elder Joe Hare passes on to Spirit World

"It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce and mourn the passing of our Former Chief, Current Councillor and Elder Joe Hare. Joe served a total of 9 terms as Chief and 5 terms, including this current term as Councillor for M’Chigeeng First Nation. Joe was also a Former Grand Council Chief and Deputy Grand

2024-01-03T13:16:52-05:00February 23rd, 2023|Categories: Communications|

Chiefs of Ontario Host Human Trafficking Lunch and Learn Sessions Highlighting Human Trafficking Prevention and Awareness

(Toronto, ON – February 21, 2023) The Chiefs of Ontario (COO) Women’s Initiatives Sector will host a lunch and learn session on March 3, 2023, to highlight human trafficking prevention and awareness. During the lunch and learn session, service providers and First Nations will join together to discuss the importance of eradicating human trafficking, how

2024-01-03T13:16:53-05:00February 21st, 2023|Categories: Communications, Women's Initiatives|

Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare’s Statement on the Preliminary Findings of 171 Potential Unmarked Graves Found on the Grounds of Former St. Mary’s Indian Residential School

(Toronto, Ontario – January 18, 2023) Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare issued the following statement on the preliminary findings on the grounds of the former St. Mary's Indian Residential School in Kenora, Ontario: "On behalf of the Chiefs in Ontario, our hearts are with the community of Wauzhushk Onigum Nation following their announcement of preliminary

2024-01-03T13:16:54-05:00January 18th, 2023|Categories: Communications|
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