(Toronto, ON – May 2, 2024) The Chiefs of Ontario is encouraging First Nations business owners to sign up for the Ontario First Nations Business Directory. The initiative will increase the economic opportunities available to First Nation businesses by becoming the go-to place for those looking to engage First Nation business in Ontario. Led by
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS: First Nation Post-Secondary Supports Costing Model Download Full RFP Here: First Nations Post Secondary Costing Model You are invited to submit a proposal for a project by the Chiefs of Ontario to produce a costing model for post-secondary student supports and for First Nation administrators to support the learners. In 2023, the
(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
(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
(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
(Toronto, Ontario – March 22, 2024) Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare has released the following statement today on World Water Day, an annual observance that celebrates water and raises awareness of the 2.2 billion people living without access to safe water. “This year’s theme is ‘Water for Peace,’ but for many First Nations in Ontario,
(Toronto, ON – March 21, 2024) Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare has released the following statement following this week’s announcement from the Auditor General of Canada, outlining how Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) and the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) has failed in their mandated duties to improve housing quality in First Nations. Despite investments
(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,
(March 14, 2024 – Toronto, Ontario) On Tuesday, March 19, 2024, the Chiefs of Ontario will hold a media event to coincide with the inaugural First Nations Community Wellness Conference (FNCWC) on March 19-21, 2024, in Toronto, Ontario on the ancestral territory of many nations, including the Anishnabeg, Chippewa, Haudenosaunee, and Wendat peoples. Toronto is
Toronto, Ontario (Monday, March 11, 2024) — On behalf of the Ontario First Nations Young Peoples Council (OFNYPC), Youth Representatives Tehya Quachegan (Nishnawbe Aski Nation), Kieran Davis (Grand Council Treaty #3), Katelyn Peters and Pierre Debassige (Anishinabek Nation) extend their best wishes to all participants of the 50th Little Native Hockey League (Little NHL) tournament
