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Joint Statement from Chiefs in southern Ontario on the Métis Nation of Ontario’s continued attempts to divide First Nations

                             (July 4, 2024) The elected Leadership of Beausoleil First Nation, Caldwell First Nation, Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation, Chippewas of Rama First Nation, Curve Lake First Nation, Eelŭnaapéewi Lahkéewiit (Delaware Nation), Hiawatha First Nation, Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation,

2025-12-18T10:50:52-05:00July 4th, 2024|Categories: Communications, Justice|Tags: |

Call for Applications to Justice of the Peace Openings

The Chiefs of Ontario Justice Sector is providing the following posting for information purposes only. The Justices of the Peace Appointments Advisory Committee (JPAAC) is calling for applications for current Justice of the Peace vacancies in Ontario. A Justice of the Peace is an independent judicial officer who presides in court over various proceedings under

2025-12-18T10:50:52-05:00June 18th, 2024|Categories: Justice|

The Chiefs of Ontario reject the Métis Nation of Ontario’s ongoing efforts to rewrite history

(Toronto, Ont. – May 31, 2024) Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare issued the following statement regarding a “fact-checking” document being circulated by the Métis Nation of Ontario to First Nation Leadership: “It has come to my attention that the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) is sending out individual emails to First Nation Leadership with a

2025-12-18T10:50:52-05:00May 31st, 2024|Categories: Communications, Justice|Tags: |

First Nations, Inuit and Red River Métis Leadership United in Opposition to Indigenous Identity Fraud

(Winnipeg, Man., in the National Homeland of the Red River Métis and Treaty 1 – May 15, 2024) First Nations, Inuit and Red River Métis Leadership passed two support resolutions and one declaration condemning the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO), the NunatuKavut Community Council and other fraudulent organizations during the historic Indigenous Identity Fraud Summit

2025-12-18T10:50:52-05:00May 15th, 2024|Categories: Communications, Justice|Tags: |

Media advisory – Chiefs of Ontario and Manitoba Métis Federation co-host Indigenous Identity Fraud Summit

(Media advisory – May 13, 2024) On Tuesday, May 14, and Wednesday, May 15, 2024, the Indigenous Identity Fraud Summit will take place at the Fort Garry Hotel in Winnipeg. The two-day summit is being co-hosted by the Chiefs of Ontario and the Manitoba Métis Federation (MMF), the National Government of the Red River Métis.

2025-12-18T10:50:52-05:00May 13th, 2024|Categories: Communications, Justice|

Chiefs of Ontario Launch Litigation Against the Province and Canada Over Failure to Keep First Nations Safe

(Toronto, ON – May 7, 2024) Today, the Chiefs of Ontario (COO) are launching litigation against Ontario and Canada for failing to provide First Nations with equal access to justice and the rule of law as other Canadians. This discrimination causes serious harm and hardship to First Nations. COO was directed to commence this lawsuit

2025-12-18T10:50:52-05:00May 7th, 2024|Categories: Communications, Justice|

Media Advisory – First Nations to hold press conference at Queen’s Park to announce lawsuit against Ontario and Canada

(May 6, 2024 – Toronto, Ontario) On Tuesday, May 7, 2024, the Chiefs of Ontario, alongside Ontario First Nations Leadership and representatives from the Indigenous Police Chiefs of Ontario (IPCO) will be holding a press conference followed by a media availability, announcing their intentions to pursue litigation against Ontario and Canada for failing to provide

2025-12-18T10:50:53-05:00May 6th, 2024|Categories: Communications, Justice|

Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare Applauds the Métis Nation-Saskatchewan for Withdrawing Support for Bill C-53

(Toronto, ON – April 19, 2024) Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare issued the following statement regarding the Métis Nation-Saskatchewan’s withdrawal of support for Bill C-53. “On April 17, 2024, the Métis Nation- Saskatchewan published a press release indicating that they are withdrawing their support for Bill C-53, An Act respecting the recognition of certain Métis

2025-12-18T10:50:53-05:00April 19th, 2024|Categories: Communications, Justice|Tags: |

Identity summit brings leaders together to discuss rampant Indigenous identity theft

(Toronto, ON — April 11, 2024) The Manitoba Métis Federation (MMF), the National Government of the Red River Métis, and the Chiefs of Ontario (COO), are pleased to announce an Identity Summit aimed at tackling rampant identity theft faced by many Indigenous Nations in Canada today. Co-hosted by both MMF and COO, the summit will

2025-12-18T10:50:53-05:00April 11th, 2024|Categories: Communications, Justice|Tags: |

Chiefs of Ontario to Pursue Litigation Against Ontario over Exclusion of First Nations Laws in New Policing Act

(Toronto, ON – April 1, 2024) The Chiefs of Ontario (COO) is disappointed that the Ontario government has repeatedly ignored our requests to address the glaring gap contained within the Community Safety and Policing Act, which comes into force today. COO will be moving forward on the promise to take legal action and will be

2025-12-18T10:50:53-05:00April 1st, 2024|Categories: Communications, Justice|
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