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
(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
(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
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:
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
Please see the attached communique for information on Monkeypox, including some ways to protect yourself. For more information, please contact Tobi Mitchell, Director of Health at tobi.mitchell@coo.org. Download: 05-25-2022 Health Sector Communique re Monkeypox (FINAL) Download: cmoh-776-order-monkeypox-002
