(May 31, 2021 - Taykwa Tagamou Nation, ON) Ontario Regional Chief RoseAnne Archibald issued the following statement in mourning of the victims at the former Kamloops Indian Residential School: “The discovery of 215 innocent children buried in a mass grave on the grounds of the former Kamloops Indian Residential School announced late last week has
In July 2019, the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) declared a First Nations Climate Emergency, recognizing that “…climate change constitutes a state of emergency for our lands, waters, animals, and peoples.” Resolution 05/2019 laid out some immediate steps for AFN to plan a National Climate Gathering and develop a National Climate Strategy. Why this survey?
There were 124 new positive results among First Nations people over the past week ending May 16, 2021. For the third week in a row, this is a decrease from the previous week (134). The number of positive results among First Nations to date is 3,815. There were only small increases (5% or less) in
There were 134 new positive results among First Nations people over the past week ending May 9, 2021. This is a decrease from the total of 151 last week. The number of positive results among First Nations to date is 3,691. There were only small increases (5% or less) in new results in all areas
Welcome to the second edition of the Environment Quarterly Newsletter! Sheko:lih and welcome to the second edition of the Chiefs of Ontario Environment Newsletter. Spring is finally here, the buds are on the trees, and the wild leeks and fiddleheads are poking through the ground. With springtime comes new growth and beginnings and I am
May 6, 2021 Ottawa - Department of Justice Canada Collaboration with provincial partners and Indigenous communities is essential to walking the shared path of reconciliation with Indigenous peoples. Renewing that relationship includes upholding and protecting Indigenous peoples’ inherent right to self-determination, and ensuring community well-being and safety. Today, Ontario Regional Chief RoseAnne Archibald, the members
There were 151 new positive results among First Nations people over the past week ending May 2, 2021. This is a small increase from the total of 140 last week. The number of positive results among First Nations to date is 3,558. There were only small increases (5% or less) in new results in all
There were 140 new positive results among First Nations people over the past week ending Apr 25, 2021. This is a decrease from the total of 167 last week. The number of positive results among First Nations to date is 3,407. There were only small increases (5% or less) in new results in all areas
(Taykwa Tagamou Nation, ON – May 05, 2021) – Today, Ontario Regional Chief RoseAnne Archibald issued the following statement on Red Dress Day and the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG): “Each year on May 5, we mark the annual Red Dress Day and the National Day of
(Taykwa Tagamou Nation Territory ON, April 22, 2021) – On April 22, Earth Day and Great Lakes Day, the Ontario Regional Chief, RoseAnne Archibald, asks everyone to collectively give thanks to Mother Earth and reflect upon the essential role we all play in protecting and preserving our land, waters, air, and natural resources. “Today, April
