In 2013, the Indigenous Justice Group (IJG) was first established as a short-term advisory group to provide advice to the Attorney General on broad matters affecting First Nations peoples and the justice system. The IJG was established pursuant to Recommendation 2 of the Honourable Frank Iacobucci’s report entitled First Nations Representation on Ontario Juries. In July
The Department of Canadian Heritage is launching a call for proposals for the Community Support, Multiculturalism, and Anti-Racism Initiatives Program (CSMARI). The CSMARI Program has three funding components: Projects, Community Capacity Building and Events. The Projects component provides funding for community development, anti-racism initiatives, and engagement projects that promote diversity and inclusion by encouraging interaction
Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) - Ontario Region is pleased to announce its call for proposals for the Community Opportunity Readiness Program - Prioritization Framework (CORP-PF), for fiscal year 2021-2022. The CORP-PF is a national initiative within the Community Opportunity Readiness Program of Indigenous Services Canada that considers major resource projects in excess of $250,000. It
(Toronto, ON, November 26, 2020) Ontario Regional Chief RoseAnne Archibald is marking International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and the start of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence by calling on all levels of government to prioritize ending gender-based violence and providing culturally relevant, essential services for women, girls, two-spirit
(Toronto, ON, November 22, 2020) Today, the Chiefs of Ontario and Ontario Regional Chief, RoseAnne Archibald, are calling for action on National Housing Day and reminding the provincial and federal governments of their fiduciary responsibility to be active partners with First Nations by addressing and investing in issues such as infrastructure and sustainable housing to
(Toronto, ON, October 2, 2020) The Chiefs of Ontario and Ontario Regional Chief RoseAnne Archibald are marking October 4th, Sisters in Spirit Day, by standing in support alongside the families of the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and survivors and calling for immediate action from the provincial and federal governments to ensure the
(Toronto, ON, September 30, 2020) Today, the Chiefs of Ontario and Ontario Regional Chief RoseAnne Archibald are encouraging participation in the 8th annual Orange Shirt Day to raise awareness of the tragic legacy of residential schools and to honour the thousands of survivors. “Orange Shirt Day sheds light on Canada’s dark history and is an
Stay social, informed and connected with your members. Seniors’ Centre Without Walls (SCWW) is a free interactive telephone-based group activity program that connects seniors and older adults 50+ and adults with physical disabilities who find it difficult to leave their home. SCWW programs offer an inclusive, safe, inviting space to listen, learn and be heard which increases
(Toronto, ON, September 25, 2020) On September 23, 2020, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada, delivered the Speech from the Throne opening the second session of the 43rd Parliament of Canada. “We recognize that the announcements within the Speech from the Throne, delivered by Governor General of Canada, Julie Payette,
(Toronto, ON, September 10, 2020) Today, the Chiefs of Ontario and Ontario Regional Chief RoseAnne Archibald, are marking World Suicide Prevention Day with the theme ‘Working Together to Prevent Suicide’ by reflecting on the central role that mental health plays in our lives and raising awareness about how to better address the mental health issues
