(Toronto, Ont.–March 22, 2025) On World Water Day, and with a federal election looming, First Nations Leadership in the Ontario region are calling on the next federal government to enact Bill C-61: First Nations Clean Water Act. “Every year on this day, the world is reminded of the importance of water. It is the very
You are invited to submit a proposal to support the Ontario Chiefs' project to develop a high-level, professionally made 15-20-minute video that captures First Nation Youth learning about Species at Risk infused with First Nation Culture and Spirituality in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. Preference will be given to an Indigenous-owned and operated production company. Submission
You are invited to submit a proposal for Analysis and Options regarding the Canada Water Act First Nations in Ontario have an inherent responsibility to preserve and protect water, not as a commodity or economic driver, but as a living, life-providing entity. These responsibilities were established prior to contact with settler governments and form the
You are invited to submit a proposal for Pre-engagement on the Canada Water Act First Nations in Ontario have an inherent responsibility to preserve and protect water, not as a commodity or economic driver, but as a living, life-providing entity. These responsibilities were established prior to contact with settler governments and form the foundation of
(Toronto, ON - July 16, 2024) First Nations from across Canada are standing with the Chiefs of Ontario, passing a resolution calling on the Government of Canada to stop its discriminatory treatment of First Nations from this government’s carbon pricing regime. The resolution was passed at the 45th Assembly of First Nation’s (AFN) Annual General
(Toronto, Ont. – June 18, 2024) Ontario Regional Chief Abram Benedict has released the following statement regarding the launch of commemorative stamp honouring Josephine Mandamin’s lifetime of water advocacy: “Today, Canada Post unveiled a commemorative stamp honouring Water Walker Josephine Mandamin to mark National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21,” said Ontario Regional Chief Abram
(Toronto, Ontario – March 22, 2024) Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare has released the following statement today on World Water Day, an annual observance that celebrates water and raises awareness of the 2.2 billion people living without access to safe water. “This year’s theme is ‘Water for Peace,’ but for many First Nations in Ontario,
(November 30, 2023 )– Chiefs of Ontario (COO) is releasing the following statement regarding a judicial review it has filed today on the Greenhouse Gas and Pollution Pricing Act. Chiefs of Ontario and Attawapiskat First Nation have filed a judicial review today after Canada refused to negotiate with First Nations in Ontario to alleviate the
Please find attached the Fall & Winter 2023 Edition of the COO Environment Newsletter for your information and reading. In this edition, you will find updates on a number of files including Climate Change, Canada Water Agency, Carbon Charge, Great Lakes, Safe Drinking Water and Wastewater Legislation, the Greenbelt, Highway 413, and more. Download the
You are invited to submit a proposal to the Chiefs of Ontario to provide strategic services and communications support to the Environment Sector on issues related to water, wastewater, Great Lakes restoration, and carbon pricing. Full details on the project and proposal requirements can be found here: Packages to be clearly marked: “RFP: COO Environment
