(M’Chigeeng First Nation, ON - August 9, 2021) Today, the Ontario Regional Chief, Glen Hare, issued the following statement on the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples: “Today, on the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, we recognize and celebrate the vibrant culture, ancestral traditions, diversity and contributions of First Nations and the
Key messages: New positive results decreased for the fourth week in a row and are down to 21 as of July 25, 2021 (compared to 30 last week). The number of positive results among First Nations to date is 4,856. The biggest increases in new results in any area were in the Northeast and Southwest,
Key messages: New positive results decreased again this week and are down to 30 as of July 11, 2021 (compared to 42 last week). The number of positive results among First Nations to date is 4,836. There were no positives in most areas and the biggest increase was just over 1% in the Northeast, with
(July 14, 2021 - THUNDER BAY, ON) Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler and Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare have identified key priorities for major improvements to fire safety and prevention following the release of a report by the Chief Coroner of Ontario highlighting how poor housing conditions and a critical lack of
(Toronto, ON - July 8, 2021) Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare, on behalf of the Chiefs of Ontario, congratulates RoseAnne Archibald, of Taykwa Tagamou Nation, as the newly elected National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations (AFN): “On behalf of the Chiefs in Ontario, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to National Chief RoseAnne Archibald.
Key messages: (Updated to include Ontario data) There were 87 new positive results among First Nations people as of July 4, 2021. This appears to be a return to previous levels after a spike of 129 new positives in the previous week. The number of positive results among First Nations to date is 4,766. The
(Toronto, ON - July 6, 2021) Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare issued the following statement congratulating Mary Simon of Kangiqsualujjuaq, Nunavik, on her appointment as the 30th Governor General of Canada and as the first Indigenous person to fill the role: “I am pleased with the appointment of Mary Simon as Governor General of Canada.
Message from the Director of Health, Carmen R. Jones Annii, Boozhoo, Sai:go, Waachiyaa, As my time will be coming to an end I look back on the past several years with pride. It has been a great pleasure to be the Health Director for the Chiefs of Ontario I can’t believe how quickly the time
There were 80 new positive results among First Nations people as of June 20, 2021. This is decrease of more than 50% compared to last week’s total of 183. The number of positive results among First Nations to date is 4,552. While the Northeast still had the majority of new results (73%), the actual number
There were 183 new positive results among First Nations people as of June 6, 2021. This is 20% more than last week’s total of 153. The number of positive results among First Nations to date is 4,473. More than three-quarters (77%) of the new positive results this week were in the Northeast, a 25% increase
