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Chiefs of Ontario deeply concerned about mental health providers enrolled in the Non-Insured Health Benefits program

Trigger warning: This press release contains sensitive subject matter, including mental health challenges and Indian Residential Schools, that could be triggering for some readers. Resources are available below. (Toronto, Ont. – November 1, 2024) Chiefs of Ontario are demanding urgent changes to the federal Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) mental health program after concerning revelations in

2025-12-18T10:50:50-05:00November 1st, 2024|Categories: Communications, Health|
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Chiefs of Ontario Call for Action of the Office of the Independent Special Interlocutor’s Final Report

(Toronto, Ont. – October 29, 2024) The Chiefs of Ontario stand in support and solidarity with Kimberly Murray, the Independent Special Interlocutor for Missing Children and Unmarked Graves and Burial Sites associated with Indian Residential Schools, as she releases her final report and the Indigenous-led Reparations Framework today at the 7th National Gathering on Unmarked

2025-12-18T10:50:50-05:00October 29th, 2024|Categories: Communications, Justice, Political|
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Chiefs of Ontario remain committed to ending the discrimination against children living on-reserve

(Treaty No. 7 Territory, Calgary, AB. – October 18, 2024) The Chiefs of Ontario will continue to fight for on-reserve children facing systemic discrimination through First Nations Child and Family Service Program. Chiefs and Proxies from across Canada voted against a resolution supporting the $47.8 billion Final Agreement aimed at reforming the discriminatory program funding

2025-12-18T10:50:51-05:00October 18th, 2024|Categories: Communications, Social|
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Media Advisory – Special Chiefs Assembly: Strength in Unity Media Event

(October 7, 2024 – Toronto, Ontario) The Chiefs of Ontario will be hosting a media event following the Chiefs of Ontario Special Chiefs Assembly (SCA) on Thursday, October 10, 2024 in Toronto, Ontario on the ancestral territory of many nations, including the Anishnabeg, Chippewa, Haudenosaunee, and Wendat peoples. Toronto is also part of Treaty 13,

2025-12-18T10:50:51-05:00October 7th, 2024|Categories: Communications, Political, Social|
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Ontario Regional Chief Abram Benedict Releases a Statement on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

(Toronto, Ont.–Sept. 30, 2024) Ontario Regional Chief Abram Benedict has released the following statement on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: “The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is a stark reminder of what First Nations children endured at residential schools. These institutions caused unimaginable harm to entire generations of First Nations people that

2025-12-18T10:50:51-05:00September 30th, 2024|Categories: Communications, Indian Residential School, Political|
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Ontario Regional Chief Abram Benedict Issues Statement regarding Métis Nation–Saskatchewan’s Withdrawal from the Métis National Council

(Toronto, Ont.–September 23, 2024) Ontario Regional Chief Abram Benedict issued the following statement regarding Métis Nation–Saskatchewan’s withdrawal from the Métis National Council: The Chiefs of Ontario (COO) congratulate the Métis Nation–Saskatchewan (MN–S) on its decision to withdraw from the Métis National Council (MNC), the national Métis body, and for once again taking concrete steps to

2025-12-18T10:50:51-05:00September 23rd, 2024|Categories: Communications, Justice, Political|Tags: |
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Chiefs of Ontario Champion $47.8 Billion Agreement for First Nations Child Welfare Reform

(Toronto, Ont. – September 16, 2024) Following the announcement of the historic $47.8 billion Final Agreement on the Long-Term Reform of the First Nations Child and Family Services (FNCFS) Program on July 11, 2024, the Chiefs of Ontario (COO) have hosted a series of engagement sessions to discuss the benefits and implications of the Agreement.

2025-12-18T10:50:51-05:00September 19th, 2024|Categories: Communications, Social|
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Request for Proposals: Facilitator, First Nations Virtual Forum on Community Safety

Download Full RFP Here: Request for Proposals: Facilitator, First Nations Virtual Forum on Community Safety You are invited to submit a proposal to facilitate a First Nations Virtual Forum on Community Safety. The Chiefs of Ontario First Nations Women’s Council and Women’s Initiatives Sector are hosting a one-day online First Nations Community Safety Forum with

2025-12-18T10:50:51-05:00September 6th, 2024|Categories: Communications, Justice, Women's Initiatives|
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First Nations in Ontario continue to call for more clarity surrounding the identification of six new so-called “historic Métis communities” in the region

First Nation Leadership in the Ontario region have released the following statement on the deadline of the final report of the Métis National Council’s (MNC) internal review: (August 30, 2024) First Nation Leadership Ontario share the same concerns that legitimate Métis organizations have had about the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) for years. The mere

2025-12-18T10:50:51-05:00August 30th, 2024|Categories: Communications, Justice|Tags: |
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Ontario Regional Chief Benedict releases statement on reversal of funding cuts for Indian Residential Schools

(Toronto, Ont.–August, 23, 2024) Late last week, the federal government reversed a policy that placed a cap on available funding related to Indian Residential Schools. This reversal came after a chorus of opposition from First Nations, Survivors, and other organizations across the country. First Nations and Survivors learned during a short afternoon meeting in late

2025-12-18T10:50:51-05:00August 23rd, 2024|Categories: Communications, Justice|
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