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Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare and Ontario First Nations Leadership Express Fear Surrounding Lack of First Nations Law and By-Law Enforcement

(Toronto, Ontario – March 21, 2024) Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare and First Nations Leadership from across Ontario have released the following statement: Yesterday, First Nations in Ontario warned provincial lawmakers that police will no longer be able to keep First Nations communities safe once Ontario’s new policing legislation comes into effect on April 1,

2025-12-18T10:50:54-05:00March 21st, 2024|Categories: Communications, Justice|
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The Chiefs of Ontario ask that Ontario and Canada Stop Ignoring the Need for Adequate Police Funding and Law Enforcement in First Nation Communities in Ontario

(Toronto, ON – January 31, 2024) This morning, the governments of Canada and Ontario issued a joint statement announcing a federal investment of $121 million to combat gun and gang violence in Ontario, including auto theft, through the Initiative to take Action Against Gun and Gang Violence (ITAAGGV). While these investments are being made for

2024-01-31T16:40:40-05:00January 31st, 2024|Categories: Communications, Justice|
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Statement from Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare Regarding Conservation and Restoration Funding Allocations to the Métis Nation of Ontario

(Toronto, ON - January 30, 2024) Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare has made the following statement regarding the federal funding allocations to the Métis Nation of Ontario (“MNO”) for conservation and restoration efforts: “On January 26, 2024, the Government of Canada announced funding allocations that are intended to support ‘New Indigenous-Led Natural Climate Solutions,’ totalling

2025-06-13T12:38:13-04:00January 30th, 2024|Categories: Communications, Justice|Tags: |
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Statement from Ontario Regional Chief Hare and Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Reg Niganobe regarding Ancestors that were uncovered at a Toronto construction site

Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare and Chiefs of Ontario Heritage and Burials Portfolio Holder Grand Council Chief Reg Niganobe have released the following statement following the discovery of Ancestors at a construction site in Toronto on January 5th: “Honouring our Ancestors is a foundational component of First Nations worldviews – this includes where they rest.

2024-01-11T14:32:03-05:00January 11th, 2024|Categories: Communications, Justice|
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The Chiefs of Ontario ask for truths to be shared this holiday season

(Toronto, ON – December 19, 2023) The Chiefs of Ontario have released the following statement ahead of the 2023 holiday break: As we wrap up 2023 and head into the holiday break, the Chiefs of Ontario are sharing their wish list for 2024. Our biggest hope is that 2024 brings long-awaited truths to light regarding

2025-06-13T12:38:13-04:00December 19th, 2023|Categories: Communications, Justice|Tags: |
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The Chiefs of Ontario support Temagami First Nation and Teme-Augama Anishnabai’s legal action challenging the Ontario Métis Harvesting Agreement and Métis section 35 rights in their Ancestral territory

(Toronto, ON – December 1, 2023) Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare has issued the following statement offering support to Temagami First Nation and Teme-Augama Anishnabai following their filling of a statement of claim to protect their inherent and constitutionally protected rights from unfounded Métis rights assertions in their Ancestral territory: “Temagami First Nation and Teme-Augama Anishnabai

2025-06-13T12:38:13-04:00December 1st, 2023|Categories: Communications, Justice|Tags: |
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AMC Stands with Chiefs of Ontario, Urges Federal Government to Halt Unilateral Advancement of Bill C-53 Without Free Prior and Informed Consent

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NOVEMBER 16, 2023 Treaty 1 Territory – The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC) and the Chiefs of Ontario are unwavering in their commitment to protecting the rights of First Nations and are urgently calling on the federal government to halt the expedited progression of Bill C-53 into legislation without obtaining the free,

2025-06-13T12:35:26-04:00November 16th, 2023|Categories: Communications, Justice|Tags: |
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First Nations Remain Committed to Protecting Their Inherent and Treaty Rights

(October 20, 2023 – Toronto, ON) The Chiefs of Ontario released the following statement regarding the protection of First Nations Inherent and Treaty rights in the Ontario region: First Nations in the Ontario region have long opposed Métis rights assertions in our Ancestral and Treaty territories. We remain committed to protecting First Nations Inherent and

2025-06-13T12:35:10-04:00October 20th, 2023|Categories: Communications, Justice|Tags: |
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Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare Celebrates the Passing of AFN Resolution #44/23, “Protect First Nations Rights and Interests from Unfounded Métis Rights Assertions”

(Toronto, ON – July 25, 2023) Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare has released the following statement regarding the passing of Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Resolution #33/23 during the AFN Annual General Assembly (AGA), held on July 11-13, 2023: “I am pleased to announce that, during the AGA, Chiefs-in-Assembly passed Resolution #44/23, titled ‘Protect First

2025-06-13T12:34:22-04:00July 25th, 2023|Categories: Communications, Justice|Tags: |
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Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare Celebrates Federal Court Ruling to Fund Indigenous Police Services

(July 5, 2023 – Toronto, ON) Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare issued the following statement regarding the Federal Court’s order directing funding to flow to Indigenous Police Services: “The Chiefs of Ontario is pleased with ruling of the Federal Court on a motion filed by Indigenous Police Chiefs of Ontario (IPCO),” said Regional Chief Hare.

2024-01-03T13:16:45-05:00July 5th, 2023|Categories: Communications, Justice|
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