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Request for Proposals: Development of Strategic Resources – First Nations Business Directory (FNBD) Portal

The Chiefs of Ontario are seeking submissions for a request for proposals for the development of strategic resources to support the First Nations Business Directory (FNBD) Portal and its associated verification, certification, and procurement support functions. This Project will focus on the creation of strategic documents, operational guidelines, and resource materials that will support the

2026-05-21T13:03:08-04:00May 21st, 2026|Categories: Economic|
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Chiefs of Ontario Marks Red Dress Day, Calls for Urgent Action as MMIWG2S+ Funding Ends

(Toronto, Ont. – May 5, 2026) On Red Dress Day, the Chiefs of Ontario stand in remembrance and solidarity with families, survivors, and communities impacted by the ongoing crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two Spirit people (MMIWG2S+). Observed annually on May 5, Red Dress Day is a National Day of Awareness and Action, honouring the lives taken and

2026-05-04T17:16:41-04:00May 4th, 2026|Categories: Communications, Political, Women's Initiatives|
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Canada Files Judicial Review Following the Ontario Final Agreement Approval

(May 1, 2026) – On March 30, 2026, the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal (CHRT) approved the Final Agreement on Long-Term Reform of the First Nations Child and Family Services Program (Ontario Final Agreement or OFA) in Ontario. Canada has decided to file a limited judicial review of the Tribunal’s decision with the Federal Court of Canada, asking the court to review the decision

2026-05-01T10:16:34-04:00May 1st, 2026|Categories: Communications, Political, Social|
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Chiefs of Ontario and Nishnawbe Aski Nation Celebrate Historic Approval of the Ontario Final Agreement by the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal

(Toronto, Ont. — March 30, 2026) Today, the Chiefs of Ontario (COO) and Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) are pleased to announce a monumental turning point for First Nations children and families. Following years of advocacy and the conclusion of hearings in Ottawa, the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal (CHRT) has formally issued its decision to approve

2026-03-30T16:22:32-04:00March 30th, 2026|Categories: Communications, Political, Social|
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Chiefs of Ontario Responds to 2026 Ontario Budget

(Toronto, Ont.–March 27, 2026) The Chiefs of Ontario has issued the following statement in response to Ontario’s 2026 Budget, A Plan to Protect Ontario, tabled yesterday at Queen’s Park: This year’s budget largely continues previous messaging focused on strengthening  Ontario’s economy in the face of global economic uncertainty, including ongoing concerns related to tariffs from

2026-03-27T16:21:59-04:00March 27th, 2026|Categories: Communications, Political|
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Chiefs of Ontario Calls on Government to Strike a Commission of Inquiry to Investigate Systemic Spying on First Nations

(Toronto, Ont. – March 26, 2026) Chiefs of Ontario is demanding an apology and federal action on widespread spying on First Nations by police and security forces in Canada. Earlier this week, CBC Indigenous revealed that the Royal Canadian Mounted Police spent decades spying on First Nations leaders and organizations whose only crime was advocating

2026-03-26T14:39:35-04:00March 26th, 2026|Categories: Communications, Justice, Political|
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Chiefs of Ontario Stand with the Family of Heather Winterstein and Six Nations Ahead of Coroner’s Inquest

Content Warning: This release discusses the death of a First Nation woman and references systemic racism in healthcare. (March 25, 2026 – Toronto, Ont.) As the coroner’s inquest into the death of Heather Winterstein approaches, Chiefs of Ontario stands in solidarity with her family and Six Nations of the Grand River. Heather Winterstein was a

2026-03-25T09:46:36-04:00March 25th, 2026|Categories: Communications, Political, Women's Initiatives|
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For World Water Day, First Nations Leaders Urge Federal Government to Fulfill Commitments to Reintroduce the First Nations Clean Water Act

(Toronto, Ont. – March 23, 2026) For World Water Day, First Nations leaders in the Ontario region are calling on the federal government to fulfill its commitment to reintroduce Bill C-61, the First Nations Clean Water Act, and address ongoing drinking water advisories in First Nations communities. A 2025 Auditor General report rated Indigenous Services

2026-03-23T10:08:53-04:00March 23rd, 2026|Categories: Communications, Environment|
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Chiefs of Ontario and Nishnawbe Aski Nation Conclude Historic CHRT Approval Hearings for the Ontario Final Agreement

March 3, 2026 - The Chiefs of Ontario (COO) and Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) have concluded oral submissions before the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal (CHRT) regarding the Ontario Final Agreement (OFA) Approval Motion, with final hearings held February 26-27, 2026. While these historic hearings have concluded, the CHRT is expected to release its decision in

2026-03-03T12:47:45-05:00March 3rd, 2026|Categories: Communications, Political, Social|
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Chiefs of Ontario Urges Immediate Action on Highway Safety After String of Fatal Collisions

(Toronto – Ont. Feb. 23, 2026) – The Chiefs of Ontario is calling on the federal and provincial governments to take steps to improve safety along critical northern highways following a several recent deadly collisions. On January 31, 2026, a collision on Highway 11 west of Hearst tragically claimed the lives of Darrel (Jackboy) Taylor,

2026-02-23T16:41:46-05:00February 23rd, 2026|Categories: Communications, Housing and Infrastructure|
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