(Toronto, September 30, 2019) Today, the Chiefs of Ontario and Ontario Regional Chief RoseAnne Archibald are commemorating the 7th annual Orange Shirt Day and encourage all Canadians to wear orange in solidarity and remembrance of the residential school survivors. Orange Shirt Day provides an opportunity to raise awareness and have meaningful conversations about the damaging
(Toronto, September 6, 2019) Chiefs of Ontario welcomes today’s decision from the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal that recognizes that First Nations children and families have gone through pain and suffering “of the worst kind” in the child welfare system, and from failures to fully implement Jordan’s Principle. It also found that Canada was wilful and
CALL FOR FORUM PRESENTATION ABSTRACTS This is your opportunity to set the agenda for the 14th Annual Chiefs of Ontario Health Forum! 14th Annual Chiefs of Ontario Health Forum will take place on February 25- 27, 2020 in Toronto, Ontario Advancing First Nation Best Practices: Stories of Resilience, Innovation and Success Does your community have
(Toronto, August 7, 2019) On behalf of the Chiefs of Ontario, we offer our deepest condolences to the family and friends of long-time, former Grassy Narrows Chief, Simon Fobister, who made his journey to the spirit world on August 5, 2019, in Thunder Bay, Ontario. “Simon was a strong and outspoken leader and advocate for
The Legislative Assembly of Ontario invites Ontario-based Indigenous wood artists to submit for consideration an Expression of Interest to design and carve a fixed art piece for the Legislative Chamber. BACKGROUND As the seat of Ontario’s provincial parliament, the Legislative Building is a physical symbol representing our province. At the heart of the building is
(Toronto, July 12, 2019) Today, Chiefs of Ontario and Ontario Regional Chief RoseAnne Archibald would like to congratulate recipient Tesa Fiddler of Muskrat Dam First Nation and Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug on receiving the prestigious Canadian Teachers’ Federation 2019 Outstanding Indigenous Educator award, nominated by the Ontario English Catholic Teachers’ Association for her leadership in Indigenous education
(Toronto, July 11, 2019) Ontario Regional Chief RoseAnne Archibald is responding to the second evacuation of Pikangikum First Nation in just over a month. Community members of Pikangikum First Nation are being evacuated due to an ongoing and out of control fire crisis that is quickly spreading over Northern Ontario and impacting neighbouring communities. Pikangikum
(Toronto, June 21, 2019) – On June 20, 2019, Bill C-92, the federal child welfare legislation, passed in Parliament. The Chiefs of Ontario are disappointed to see that the legislation as adopted failed to include most of the significant amendments put forward from our leaders to the relevant committees within the House of Commons and
(Toronto, June 20, 2019) June 21, 2019 marks the beginning of the summer solstice and National Indigenous Peoples Day. This day is meant to recognize and celebrate, the vibrant culture, diversity and contributions of Indigenous peoples across this country called Canada. “National Indigenous Peoples Day 2019 is an opportunity to acknowledge and learn more of
(Toronto, ON, June 20, 2019) – Ontario Regional Chief RoseAnne Archibald welcomes the new Ontario cabinet members and those others impacted by today’s cabinet shuffle in their new portfolio’s. “On behalf of the Chiefs of Ontario, I’d like to welcome and offer my congratulations to those coming into Premier Ford’s cabinet, and I look forward
