(September 21, 2022 – Toronto, ON) Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare issued the following statement in support of Wabun Tribal Council’s new research, The Historic Abitibi-Inland Métis Community Final Report, released on September 1, 2022: “I support the Wabun Tribal Council and its member First Nations in their release of The Historic Abitibi-Inland Métis Community
Please find attached Ontario First Nations Young Peoples Council (OFNYPC) updated provided to the Leadership Council on August 23, 2022 for your information and reading: OFNYPC UPDATE-LC-AUGUST-2022
SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS You are invited to submit a proposal to support a project being undertaken by the Chiefs of Ontario to Ontario to develop and deliver a training program for youth to develop and enhance skills and experience relevant to pursuing further training or employment opportunities in the fields of biodiversity, conservation, and sustainable development.
(August 31, 2022 – Toronto, Ontario) Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare issued the following statement acknowledging International Overdose Awareness Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness about the devastating impact of the ongoing opioid poisoning crisis and helping reduce stigma and discrimination against people who use drugs: “Today is an opportunity to reduce stigma and
(August 19, 2022 - Toronto, Ontario) Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare issued the following statement congratulating the Honourable Michelle O’Bonsawin on her nomination as the first-ever Indigenous Justice to the Supreme Court of Canada: “I am pleased to congratulate Justice Michelle O’Bonsawin on her nomination to the Supreme Court of Canada,” said Ontario Regional Chief
About Chiefs of Ontario (COO): Chiefs of Ontario office is to facilitate the discussion, planning, implementation and advocacy on local, regional and national matters affecting the First Nations people of Ontario. The intention of basing the central office in Toronto is to maintain a presence for First Nations in Ontario that is administrative for the
(Toronto, ON – August 11, 2022) On August 9, 2022, the Honourable Elizabeth Dowdeswell, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, delivered the Speech from the Throne, titled “Together, Let’s Build Ontario,” outlining the re-elected Progressive Conservative government’s plans and opening the first session of the 43rd Parliament of Ontario. Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare issued the following
Chiefs of Ontario has received the following information from the Ontario Court of Justice through the Indigenous Justice Division at the Ministry of the Attorney General. The Ontario Superior of Justice and Ontario Court of Justice have released orders extending the time to pay for some unpaid victim surcharges that were imposed under the version
Please find attached COO Environment Newsletter – June, July, and August 2022, for your information and reading. You can also read the newsletter online here: https://chiefs-of-ontario.org/. For additional information, please contact Kathleen Padulo at Kathleen.Padulo@coo.org. Download the Newsletter here: COO Environment Newsletter - June July August 2022 (07.21.22)
(Toronto, ON – July 19, 2022) The Chiefs of Ontario are proud to announce the launch of new Education Agreement resources. The Education Agreement resources aim to provide information to First Nations in Ontario on the benefits of Education Agreements. Through the creation of an informational video, overview document, and Education Agreement template, the Chiefs
