Communications

Natural Infrastructure Fund: Small Projects Stream Now Open for Applications

Infrastructure Canada is pleased to announce that Infrastructure Canada’s Natural Infrastructure Fund (NIF) Small Projects Stream opened on July 14, 2022, and is accepting applications until September 27, 2022 at 3:00 pm (EDT). The NIF is the first federal program focused on natural infrastructure. Its objectives are to build community awareness of the value and

2024-01-03T13:17:04-05:00July 19th, 2022|Categories: Communications|

“Our Gifted Children” Special Education Newsletter – Summer 2022

The Chiefs of Ontario are pleased to present the Summer 2022 edition of “Our Gifted Children” Special Education Newsletter! To access the newsletter online, please visit: https://education.chiefs-of-ontario.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/22-07-12-Our-Gifted-Children-Newsletter-Summer.pdf,.  

2024-01-03T13:17:05-05:00July 15th, 2022|Categories: Communications|

Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare Congratulates Re-elected Premier Doug Ford and Cabinet

(Toronto, ON – July 12, 2022) Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare issued the following statement congratulating re-elected Premier Doug Ford on forming a majority government: "I wish to congratulate Premier Doug Ford on his re-election and all new and returning members of his cabinet, sworn in on June 24, 2022. Over the past several years,

2024-01-03T13:17:05-05:00July 12th, 2022|Categories: Communications|

Request for Proposals: COO Education Sector – Evaluation of the Ontario Technical Table on the Interim Funding Approach

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS: Submission Deadline: Date: July 13, 2022 Time:  5:00 pm (Eastern Time) Legal Name: Indian Associations Co-ordinating Committee of Ontario Inc. o/a Chiefs of Ontario Address: 468 Queen St E, Suite 400, Toronto, ON M5A 1T7 Telephone Number: (416) 597-1266 Facsimile Number: (416) 597-8365 Email Address: Julia.candlish@coo.org SEND PROPOSAL TO:  Attention: COO Director

2024-01-03T13:17:05-05:00June 28th, 2022|Categories: Communications, Education|

Federal Indian Day School Class Action

Compensation for those who attended a Federal Indian Day School or Federal Day School – deadline is Wednesday, July 13, 2022. If community members need assistance: Understanding the claims process; Filling out an application; and Putting together your narrative Support during the process. Contact Miryan Rutledge by phone: 437-243-6092 or email: fidsprojectlead@councilfire.ca  

2024-01-03T13:17:06-05:00June 28th, 2022|Categories: Communications|

First Nations Leadership in Ontario Calls on Government of Canada to Fix Administration of the Day Schools Settlement

(June 23, 2022 – Toronto, Ontario) First Nations leadership in Ontario are demanding the Government of Canada, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and the Courts implement immediate changes to the Day Schools Settlement to fix major concerns with its administration of claims. These concerns include the lack of in-person local supports and the inability for a

2024-01-03T13:17:06-05:00June 27th, 2022|Categories: Communications|

Ontario Regional Chief Hare Responds to Comments made by National Chief Archibald at the Chiefs of Ontario Annual Chiefs Assembly

(June 20, 2022 – Toronto, Ontario) On Friday June 17, 2022, the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Executive Committee and national Board of Directors voted to suspend National Chief RoseAnne Archibald, effective immediately. The decision was made in response to statements made by National Chief Archibald at the Chiefs of Ontario Annual Chiefs Assembly and

2024-01-03T13:17:07-05:00June 20th, 2022|Categories: Communications|

Media Advisory – Chiefs of Ontario and Independent First Nations Host Annual Chiefs Assembly

(Toronto, Ontario, June 13, 2022) — On June 14-16, 2022, the Chiefs of Ontario and the Independent First Nations (IFN) will host the Annual Chiefs Assembly (ACA) in Toronto, Ontario, on the traditional territory of many nations including the Mississaugas of the Credit, Anishnabeg, Chippewa, Haudenosaunee and Wendat peoples. First Nations leadership, citizens, and technicians

2024-01-03T13:17:07-05:00June 13th, 2022|Categories: Communications|

First Nations and Inuit Youth Employment Strategy 2022 National Virtual Science Camp

Indigenous Services Canada – Ontario Region is still accepting applications for the First Nations and Inuit Youth Employment Strategy 2022 National Virtual Science Camp. The deadline has been pushed to June 10 2022. We are looking for 5 campers from the Ontario Region. Please share this information with any students who might be interested! Applications due:

2024-01-03T13:17:07-05:00June 2nd, 2022|Categories: Communications|

Save the Date – Environment Toolkit Workshop June 2022

The Chiefs of Ontario Environment Unit is developing a new toolkit that aims to support Indigenous communities in Ontario to understand environmental assessment and impact assessment (EA/IA) processes and related issues in order to meaningfully participate in EA/IAs and related engagement. The activities will assist in the development of internal capacity in First Nation  communities

2024-01-03T13:17:08-05:00May 30th, 2022|Categories: Communications, Environment|
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