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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

2026-06-18T16:36:04-04:00August 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

2026-06-18T16:36:04-04:00August 23rd, 2024|Categories: Communications, Justice|
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Request for Proposal: First Nations Community Wellness Conference Planner

The Chiefs of Ontario are inviting individuals to submit a proposal to under take event management and logistics services for the 2nd First Nations Community Wellness Conference, taking place September 2025. Location to be determined. REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Submission Deadline:  September 6, 2024 AT 12:00PM Eastern Standard Time (EST) If you have further questions about the proposal

2026-06-18T16:36:04-04:00August 12th, 2024|Categories: Communications, Health|
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COO Women’s Initiatives Newsletter – Summer 2024

Please find attached the Summer 2024 Edition of the COO Women's Initiatives Newsletter for your information and reading. In this edition, you will find updates on MMIWG2S+, supporting victim services, human trafficking awareness, two spirit and gender diversity awareness, women's leadership support, First Nations Women's REACH Conference, and more. Download the Newsletter here: Women's Initiatives

2026-06-18T16:36:04-04:00August 6th, 2024|Categories: Communications, Women's Initiatives|
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Request for Proposals: Mental Wellness Event Planner

The Chiefs of Ontario are inviting individuals to submit a proposal to take on the event planning for an event focusing on the toxic drug crisis facing First Nations communities, to be hosted by the Chiefs of Ontario. The target date for this event is the end of November 2024. REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Submission Deadline: 

2025-12-18T10:50:52-05:00July 24th, 2024|Categories: Communications, Health|
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First Nations across Canada join Chiefs of Ontario in challenging carbon pricing inequities

(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

2025-12-18T10:50:52-05:00July 16th, 2024|Categories: Communications, Environment|
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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: |
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Ontario Regional Chief Abram Benedict celebrates stamp honouring Josephine Mandamin’s tireless water advocacy

(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

2025-12-18T10:50:52-05:00June 18th, 2024|Categories: Communications, Environment|
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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|
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Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare and OFNYPC Honour National Indigenous History Month and Pride Month

(Toronto ON – June 3, 2024) Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare and the Ontario First Nations Young Peoples Council (OFNYPC) have issued the following statement regarding National Indigenous History Month and Pride Month: “As June marks both National Indigenous History Month and Pride Month, this time serves as a profound opportunity to honour the rich

2026-07-10T15:20:47-04:00June 3rd, 2024|Categories: Communications, OFNYPC, Political, Youth|
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