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
(March 6, 2024 – Toronto, ON) Yesterday, First Nations Leaders joined together alongside industry experts and media to spur discussion First Nation mining priorities, including the Mining Lands Administration System (MLAS) Moratorium and the importance of First Nations consultation and engagement. “To call for a moratorium on the MLAS is both a critical and timely
(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
(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
(Toronto, ON – January 24, 2024) The Chiefs of Ontario have released the following statement regarding their call for a 365-day moratorium on the Mining Lands Administration System (MLAS), commencing January 24th, 2024. “In accordance with Resolution 23/30S, which was passed at the Fall Chiefs Assembly 2023, the Chiefs of Ontario are calling on the
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.
(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
(Toronto, Ontario — December 18, 2023) Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare issued the following statement to address the impact of the opioid drug crisis, and other factors contributing to First Nations children experiencing family loss: During this holiday season, Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare extends a special message to the children of First Nations communities
Anishnabek Nation Reconciliation Department in partnership with Nishnawbe Aski Nation have released an Indian Residential School Newsletter for the Province of Ontario. Please view the full Winter 2023-2024 Newsletter here Trigger Warning: readers may be triggered by the recount of Indian Residential Schools. 24h National Indian Residential School Survivors and Family Crisis Line: 1-866-925-4419. Crisis
(December 8, 2023 – Toronto, Ontario) The Ontario First Nations Young Peoples Council (OFNYPC) proudly congratulates Cindy Woodhouse of Pinaymootang First Nation, Manitoba, on her election as the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief. “On behalf of First Nations youth in Ontario, we extend our heartfelt congratulations to National Chief Cindy Woodhouse for her
