(Toronto, Ontario — November 30, 2023) The Ontario First Nations Young Peoples Council (OFNYPC) has issued the following statement to announce its participation in the Indigenous Advisory Process (IAP)’s Women and Youth Caucus as part of broader Indian Act reforms: “We extend our gratitude to Minister Hajdu for inviting the Ontario First Nations Young Peoples Council (OFNYPC) to be part of
(November 30, 2023 )– Chiefs of Ontario (COO) is releasing the following statement regarding a judicial review it has filed today on the Greenhouse Gas and Pollution Pricing Act. Chiefs of Ontario and Attawapiskat First Nation have filed a judicial review today after Canada refused to negotiate with First Nations in Ontario to alleviate the
(Toronto, ON – November 23, 2023) – The Chiefs of Ontario (COO) and Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare made the following statement regarding the opioid overdose crisis and the death toll rise affecting Ontario First Nations. First Nations in Ontario have been disproportionately affected by the opioid overdose crisis, which has greatly affected both families
(November 21, 2023 – Toronto, Ontario) Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare and the Chiefs of Ontario (COO) have released a statement, following the passing of Resolution 45/16 - Provincial Bilateral Process on Education, during the 2023 Fall Chiefs Assembly (FCA), which accepted the recent reports as key evidence and the impetus for work being undertaken
Please find attached the Fall & Winter 2023 Edition of the COO Environment Newsletter for your information and reading. In this edition, you will find updates on a number of files including Climate Change, Canada Water Agency, Carbon Charge, Great Lakes, Safe Drinking Water and Wastewater Legislation, the Greenbelt, Highway 413, and more. Download the
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NOVEMBER 16, 2023 Treaty 1 Territory – The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC) and the Chiefs of Ontario are unwavering in their commitment to protecting the rights of First Nations and are urgently calling on the federal government to halt the expedited progression of Bill C-53 into legislation without obtaining the free,
(October 20, 2023 – Toronto, ON) The Chiefs of Ontario released the following statement regarding the protection of First Nations Inherent and Treaty rights in the Ontario region: First Nations in the Ontario region have long opposed Métis rights assertions in our Ancestral and Treaty territories. We remain committed to protecting First Nations Inherent and
You are invited to submit a proposal to the Chiefs of Ontario to provide strategic services and communications support to the Environment Sector on issues related to water, wastewater, Great Lakes restoration, and carbon pricing. Full details on the project and proposal requirements can be found here: Packages to be clearly marked: “RFP: COO Environment
On July 31, 2023, the Ontario government launched the new Indian Residential School Community Engagement Fund (IRSCEF), which will provide up to $7.075M in support to organizations and communities for community engagement and related activities in response to planned or ongoing burial investigations at former Residential Schools, as well as for mental health supports for
(Toronto, ON – July 25, 2023) Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare has released the following statement regarding the passing of Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Resolution #33/23 during the AFN Annual General Assembly (AGA), held on July 11-13, 2023: “I am pleased to announce that, during the AGA, Chiefs-in-Assembly passed Resolution #44/23, titled ‘Protect First
