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
SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS You are invited to submit a proposal for a project by the Chiefs of Ontario to work with First Nations in Ontario to develop recommendations on a Framework for Indigenous Languages in Ontario Schools, Kindergarten to Grade 12. PURPOSE & BACKGROUND: The COO Education Sector is seeking the services of a consultant
(Toronto, ON - June 24, 2021) Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare issued the following statement in response to the latest discovery of 751 unmarked graves at former Marieval Indian Residential School located on Cowessess First Nation in Saskatchewan: “The recent discovery at Cowessess First Nation is another painful reminder of the historic injustices and abhorrent
(Toronto - ON, June 23, 2021) Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare issued the following statement today on changes to the Ontario Ministry, conducted virtually from Queen’s Park by Lieutenant-Governor, Honourable Elizabeth Dowdeswell and Premier Doug Ford: “On behalf of the Chiefs in Ontario, I’d like to welcome the Ministers involved in Friday’s cabinet shuffle and
(Toronto, ON, June 16, 2021) — A historic day, the Chiefs in Ontario elected Glen Hare, former Anishinabek Nation Grand Chief from M'Chigeeng First Nation, as Ontario Regional Chief in an online traditional ceremony during the 47th Annual All Ontario Chiefs Conference hosted by Grand Council Treaty #3. Ontario Regional Chief Elect Glen Hare ran
(12:00 P.M., June 15, 2021 - Taykwa Tagamou Nation Territory, ON) – Ontario Regional Chief RoseAnne Archibald, together with Ontario First Nation leaders, acknowledges the provincial government’s commitment made today to search the grounds of all former residential schools across Ontario as part of the ongoing journey of reconciliation. Ontario Indigenous Affairs Minister, Greg Rickford
(Toronto, Ontario, June 14, 2021) — A new Ontario Regional Chief will be elected in the first-ever, virtual traditional ceremony at the 47th Annual All Ontario Chiefs Conference on June 15 - 17, 2021, hosted by Grand Council Treaty #3. The theme of this year’s AOCC is ‘Healing for Generations to come.’ In addition to the
(June 11, 2021 – Oneida Nation of the Thames, ON) A/Ontario Regional Chief Joel Abram (AIAI Grand Chief) issued the following statement marking Indigenous History Month: “This month, we commemorate the 12th anniversary of National Indigenous History Month, a day to celebrate the unique heritage, culture, art, and traditions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis
(June 8, 2021 - Taykwa Tagamou Nation Territory, ON) – Ontario Regional Chief RoseAnne Archibald issued the following statement on the sentencing of Brayden Bushby, who was convicted of manslaughter last year in the 2017 death of Barbara Kentner: “Barbara Kentner was described by her sister as ‘As a light in the darkness. A beautiful
