First Nation Employment Services Framework Survey The Chiefs of Ontario (COO), in partnership with the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD), invites First Nation community members to take part in the First Nation Employment Services Framework Survey. This survey will help identify barriers to employment, the supports and services communities need, and
With support from Ontario’s Ministry of Indigenous Affairs and First Nations Economic Reconciliation (Timmins, Ont. – September, 11, 2025) – Today, the Chiefs of Ontario in partnership with the Government of Ontario provided an update on the upcoming launch of the Chiefs of Ontario First Nations Business Directory – Ontario’s first Indigenous-led and certified First Nation business
Chiefs of Ontario Seek Party Status in Landmark Ontario Land Tribunal Case (Toronto, Ont.–February 20, 2025) The Chiefs of Ontario (COO) have succeeded in its motion for party status at the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) in the ongoing Springwater Township v. Galibier Materials case. This critical intervention will allow COO to address long-standing concerns regarding
(Toronto, ON – May 2, 2024) The Chiefs of Ontario is encouraging First Nations business owners to sign up for the Ontario First Nations Business Directory. The initiative will increase the economic opportunities available to First Nation businesses by becoming the go-to place for those looking to engage First Nation business in Ontario. Led by
(Toronto, ON – October 19, 2022) Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare issued the following statement welcoming the Government of Ontario’s $25 million investment over the next three years to support economic development in First Nations communities: “I am pleased to announce the Government of Ontario’s $25 million investment over the next three years to support
SCUGOG — The Ontario government is providing $25 million over the next three years to support economic development in Indigenous communities. This funding will help Indigenous businesses and communities recover after the COVID-19 pandemic, modernize business processes, remove barriers for Indigenous people pursuing an apprenticeship, and provide training opportunities. “Our government is proud to invest
The Ontario government is launching a new intake of the Rural Economic Development (RED) program on February 7, 2022 to help build rural Ontario by investing in projects that boost economic opportunities in rural and Indigenous communities, create jobs and strengthen the labour force. Details of the intake were announced today by Lisa Thompson, Minister
The next application intake for the Rural Economic Development (RED) program will be from August 30, 2021 to October 1, 2021. You can find all program information, including how to apply, on my ministry’s website at ontario.ca/REDprogram on August 30, 2021. For more information, please visit: Rural Economic Development (RED) Program - Letter Read
On Wednesday and Thursday January 16th and 17th 2019, twenty-five (25) participants from First Nations communities across Ontario met with thirteen (13) representatives from federal and provincial ministries and agencies to begin a conversation about emergency management services in First Nations. Participants joined at the invitation of the Chiefs of Ontario (COO), in their role
Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) - Ontario Region is pleased to announce its call for proposals for the Community Opportunity Readiness Program - Prioritization Framework (CORP-PF), for fiscal year 2021-2022. The CORP-PF is a national initiative within the Community Opportunity Readiness Program of Indigenous Services Canada that considers major resource projects in excess of $250,000. It
