(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
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
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,.
(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,
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
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
(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
