(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,
(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
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
(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
(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
(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
(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.
(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
(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
(Toronto, ON – May 3, 2024) – The Chiefs of Ontario First Nations Women’s Council issued a statement in advance of Red Dress Day, the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, Two-Spirit and Gender Diverse People (MMIWG2S) which will occur on Sunday May 5, 2024. “May 5 is a day
