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Chiefs of Ontario call on healing for residential survivors and their communities not to be forgotten amidst push for economic projects

(Toronto, Ont.—July 3, 2025) — The Chiefs of Ontario (COO) have adopted a resolution at the 2025 Annual Chiefs Assembly, calling on the Governments of Canada and Ontario to uphold their legal, political, and ethical responsibilities by providing adequate, predictable, and sustainable funding to support the healing journeys of residential school Survivors and the protection

2026-06-18T16:35:59-04:00July 3rd, 2025|Categories: Communications, Indian Residential School, Justice|
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First Nations Leadership United in Opposition to Liberal Government’s Unprecedented Bill C-5

(Peterborough, Ont.–June 19, 2025) Earlier this week, First Nations Leadership in Ontario sent a powerful message against Bill C-5 that echoed through the halls of Parliament. First Nations convened an emergency rally and press conference on Parliament Hill to show Prime Minister Mark Carney that his government cannot trample on inherent and Treaty rights. “We

2026-06-18T16:35:59-04:00June 19th, 2025|Categories: Communications, Political|
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Chiefs of Ontario issue urgent warning on Bill C-5, the One Canadian Economy Act, and will rally on Parliament Hill

(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

2026-06-18T16:35:59-04:00June 14th, 2025|Categories: Communications, ORC Bulletins|
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Media Advisory: Chiefs of Ontario to join MP Leah Gazan in media event opposing Bill C-5, the One Canadian Economy Act

(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:

2026-06-18T16:35:59-04:00June 13th, 2025|Categories: Communications|
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Chiefs of Ontario oppose Métis Nation of Ontario’s ongoing attempts to inflate “citizenship” and grant “harvesting rights” in First Nations territories

(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

2026-06-18T16:36:00-04:00June 12th, 2025|Categories: Communications, Political|
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First Nations Leadership responds to the passing of Bill 5 with warning of legal and grassroots action

(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

2026-06-18T16:36:00-04:00June 5th, 2025|Categories: Communications, Political|
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Request for Proposals: Workshop Facilitators and/or Presenters for the 2025 COO ELCC Conference

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

2026-06-18T16:36:00-04:00June 5th, 2025|Categories: Communications, Social|
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Request for Proposals: Master of Ceremonies for COO 2025 ELCC Conference

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

2026-06-18T16:36:00-04:00June 5th, 2025|Categories: Communications, Social|
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Media Advisory – First Nations Rally and Round Dance to Oppose Bill 5 at Queen’s Park

(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

2026-06-18T16:36:00-04:00May 30th, 2025|Categories: Communications|
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First Nations bring Bill 5 concerns to Queen’s Park, call for legislation’s reversal

(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

2026-06-18T16:36:00-04:00May 26th, 2025|Categories: Communications, Political|
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