(Ottawa, February 5, 2019) – Today, the Federal Government tabled Bill C-91 – An Act Respecting Indigenous Languages, with the intention that this Bill becomes law by the end of the current parliamentary session, and well before the upcoming federal election. This significant piece of legislation, which strives to support and protect Indigenous Languages, was
(Toronto, ON, January 29, 2019) Ontario Regional Chief RoseAnne Archibald celebrates the official launch of the International Year of Indigenous Languages. This is a particularly pressing and important issue internationally and within Canada as Indigenous peoples, communities and organizations make efforts to ensure the survival of Indigenous languages throughout Canada and to raise awareness of
(Toronto, January 15, 2019) On behalf of the Chiefs of Ontario, we offer our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Norman Recollet of Wahnapitae First Nation. Known as a warrior for his community and a knowledge keeper, Norman will be greatly missed amongst many. Beloved Norman Recollet was born in 1927 on the
The Leadership Committee on Language Online Survey 2018-19 was commissioned by the Chiefs of Ontario to determine the status of languages in the province of Ontario, and to solicit the voices of community members on directing the path forward in language mobilization. To share your thoughts, please complete the survey prior to February 1, 2019,
(Toronto, January 14, 2019) Ontario Regional Chief RoseAnne Archibald welcomes the new Minister responsible for Indigenous Services Canada and those other impacted by today’s cabinet shuffle that included key changes to the Treasury Board, Justice, Indigenous Services and Veteran’s Affairs portfolios. “On behalf of the Chiefs of Ontario, I’d like to welcome and offer my
Contributed by Ontario Regional Chief Isadore Day, Kate Kempton & Sara Mainville Partners of OKT Law and Bob Rae, Former Ontario Premier & Partner of OKT Law Chiefs of Ontario, in conjunction with the law firm Olthuis Kleer Townshend LLP (OKT), will be working to produce a monthly newsletter on various legal and/or policy topics
A powerpoint presentation by Sara Mainville on Federal Legislative Review as presented at the Special Chiefs Assembly – AFN (Ontario Caucus) on May 1, 2018 Please click here for the pdf version: COO May 1 2018 Presentation re Federal legislation
Please find the Chiefs of Ontario Special Chiefs Assembly April 17-19 2018 Facilitators Report “Accountability, Priorities, and Direction” here: SCA Facilitators Report 2018
On May 1, 2018, AFNQL Regional Chief Ghislain Picard spoke to the Ontario Chiefs during a luncheon caucus meeting at the Assembly of First Nations’ Special Chiefs Assembly in Gatineau, Quebec. He asked for their support, as well as potentially becoming signatories, to the national Treaty Alliance Against Tar Sands Expansion. Read full statement here: Support
Contributed by Kaitlin Ritchie and Sara Mainville of OKT Law Over the next few months, Chiefs of Ontario, in conjunction with the law firm Olthuis Kleer Townshend LLP (OKT), will be working to produce a monthly newsletter on various legal and/or policy topics that are likely to have some impact First Nations in Ontario. There
