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Ontario Regional Chief RoseAnne Archibald’s Statement on the Suspension of Passenger Service on the Ontario Northland Rail

(Toronto, ON, March 31, 2020) – Early today, Ontario Northland suspended passenger service between Cochrane and Moosonee, Ontario Regional Chief RoseAnne Archibald applauds this action, stemming the flow of potential Coronavirus carriers into the Mushkegowuk communities. “I am relieved that Ontario Northland made the decision to suspend the passenger service after hearing the concerns of

2020-10-29T16:40:14-04:00March 31st, 2020|Categories: Communications, Health|
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Ontario Regional Chief Archibald Supports AFN’s Call for a COVID-19 State of Emergency

“We are facing a serious health crisis…” (Toronto, ON, March 24, 2020) – Ontario Regional Chief RoseAnne Archibald supported the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) motion yesterday which led to the COVID-19 Declaration of a State of Emergency for First Nations across the country. Many First Nations across Canada have already declared a State of

2020-10-29T16:40:14-04:00March 24th, 2020|Categories: Communications, Environment, Health, Political|Tags: , |
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Ontario Regional Chief RoseAnne Archibald Acknowledges International Women’s Day and Celebrates Women across the Globe

(March 8, 2020) Ontario Regional Chief RoseAnne Archibald made the following statement marking International Women’s Day 2020 (#IWD2020): “Today, people around the world are celebrating International Women’s Day with the theme #EachforEqual. International Women’s Day marks an important day to recognize the vibrant economic, social, political, and cultural achievements of women across the globe, as

2020-10-29T16:40:14-04:00March 8th, 2020|Categories: Communications|
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Ontario Regional Chief RoseAnne Archibald on the the Prime Ministers statement regarding Taking Down the Barricades

Ontario Regional Chief RoseAnne Archibald on the the Prime Ministers statement regarding Taking Down the Barricades (Toronto, ON, Feb. 21, 2020) “Prime Minister Trudeau has abandoned First Nations and our land protectors and has put our lives at risk in his latest statements warning that the onus is now on the Indigenous Leaders to end

2020-10-29T16:40:14-04:00February 21st, 2020|Categories: Communications, Environment, Justice, Political|Tags: |
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Ontario Regional Chief RoseAnne Archibald Commemorates the 29th Anniversary of the Women’s Memorial March

(Toronto, February 14, 2020) Ontario Regional Chief RoseAnne Archibald acknowledges the 29th Annual Women’s Memorial March, a day to come together to remember and honour the women, girls and two-spirited individuals who have died or have gone missing. “This year, 2020, marks the 29th anniversary of the Women’s Memorial March, a day we draw attention

2020-10-29T16:40:14-04:00February 14th, 2020|Categories: Communications, Justice, Social|
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Government Investments Save Lives: Ontario Regional Chief RoseAnne Archibald to the Ontario Government’s Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs

(Toronto, ON, Jan 17, 2020) — The Ontario Regional Chief RoseAnne Archibald, presented the Chiefs of Ontario Pre-Budget Submission today, calling on the Ontario Government to continue investing in the health, social and economic well-being of First Nation communities. “This is the second opportunity for the Chiefs of Ontario to help guide the provincial government on

2020-10-29T16:40:14-04:00January 17th, 2020|Categories: Communications, Economic|
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Batchewana First Nation Asserts Jurisdiction, Oppose Ferrochrome Development

(December 20, 2019, Sault Ste. Marie, ON) – After months of discussions the Chief and Council of Batchewana First Nation has reached a decision not to endorse the proposed Ferrochrome development. The decision did not come lightly and was reached in accordance with Anishnabek law, inherent jurisdiction, culture and traditions. The Council feels as the

2020-10-29T16:40:14-04:00December 20th, 2019|Categories: Communications, Political|Tags: |
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Notice: Chiefs of Ontario – Special Chiefs Assembly February 2020

The Chiefs of Ontario will be hosting the Special Chiefs Assembly in Ottawa, Ontario, on February 5-6, 2020. Call for Resolutions: SCA February 5-6 2020 1st Call  Template: SCA February 5-6 2020  Special Chiefs Assembly Brochure: 19-12-06 SCA February 5-6, 2020 Brochure For additional information, please contact Lori-Keeshig-Martin, Executive Assistant at lori.keeshig-martin@coo.org or Dianne Simon at dianne@coo.org PH:

2020-10-29T16:40:14-04:00December 11th, 2019|Categories: Communications|
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Ontario Regional Chief RoseAnne Archibald Acknowledges the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women

(December 6, 2019) Ontario Regional Chief RoseAnne Archibald and the Chiefs of Ontario acknowledge the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women on December 6, 2019, and we remember the massacre of 14 female students at l’École Polytechnique de Montréal, thirty years ago today on December 6, 1989, by an act of

2020-10-29T16:40:14-04:00December 6th, 2019|Categories: Communications, Social|
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Ontario Regional Chief RoseAnne Archibald Cautiously Optimistic in Advancing First Nations Priorities in Speech from the Throne

(Ottawa, December 5, 2019)  Early this afternoon, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada, delivered the Speech from the Throne opening the first Session of the 43nd Parliament of Canada. “We are pleased that Canada intends to continue “walking the road of reconciliation”, and we remain cautiously optimistic that we will have

2020-10-29T16:40:15-04:00December 5th, 2019|Categories: Communications|
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