(Toronto, Ont.–June 14, 2025) The Chiefs of Ontario have issued a clear and urgent response to Bill C-5, the federal government’s proposed One Canadian Economy Act. Following an emergency meeting today, the Chiefs of Ontario Leadership Council passed a resolution strongly opposing both the content of the bill and the undemocratic process being used to
(Toronto, Ont. – June 16, 2025) The Chiefs of Ontario will join NDP MP Leah Gazan to host a media event following the rally opposing Bill C-5, the federal government’s proposed One Canadian Economy Act Members of the media are cordially invited to attend as follows: Date: Tuesday, June 17, 2025 Time: 3:30 PM Location:
(Toronto, Ont.- June 12, 2025) Acting Ontario Regional Chief Shelly Moore-Frappier has released the following statement regarding the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO)’s recent advertisement for citizenship and harvesting approvals in the Georgian Bay area: “It is shameless of the MNO to be traversing around the Georgian Bay region to sign up new members with
(Toronto, Ont.—June 5, 2025) First Nations Leadership across Ontario have expressed deep concern and frustration following the passage of Ontario’s Bill 5: Protect Ontario by Unleashing Our Economy Act. The Chiefs of Ontario are expressing strong opposition to Ontario's recently passed Bill 5, citing its failure to respect the constitutional and treaty rights of First
You are invited to submit a proposal for the Chiefs of Ontario 2025 Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC) Conference as a Workshop Facilitator and/or Presenter. The Workshop Facilitator is responsible for facilitating workshops for attendees while providing interactive components such as reflections, discussions, and hands-on activities. Each workshop session is 45 minutes. The Presenter
You are invited to submit a proposal for the Chiefs of Ontario 2025 Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC) Conference as a Master of Ceremonies. The Master of Ceremonies is responsible for holding the physical space and mood of various attendees while guiding attendees through panels, presentations, workshops, discussions, feedback sessions and interactive activities. Please
(Toronto, Ont - May 30 2025) First Nations Leadership, community members, and allies, from across the region, will gather in opposition to Bill 5, Protect Ontario by Unleashing Our Economy Act, 2025, citing it as a direct threat to the lands, jurisdiction, and sovereignty of First Nations. Members of the media are cordially invited to
(Toronto, Ont.–May 26, 2025) First Nations Leadership from across Ontario gathered at Queen’s Park today to voice their opposition to the Ford government’s omnibus Bill 5, warning that it threatens inherent rights, Treaty obligations and sovereignty. They are calling on the province to immediately halt the legislative process for the bill until meaningful consultation with
(Toronto, Ont.—May 22, 2025) On May 26, 2025, the Chiefs of Ontario will hold a media event to express First Nations’ concerns and opposition to Bill 5: Protect Ontario by Unleashing Our Economy Act. At 9 a.m. ET, Ontario Regional Chief Abram Benedict will deliver a verbal submission to the Standing Committee on the Interior
(May 22, 2025 – Toronto, Ont.) Ontario Regional Chief Abram Benedict issued the following statement in support of the Saugeen Ojibway Nation’s (SON) new research, Assessing Métis Historical Claims to Rights in SON Territory, released today: “The Chiefs of Ontario stands in full support of the Saugeen Ojibway Nation in their release of Assessing Métis
