(June 16, 2023 – Toronto, Ontario) The Ontario First Nations Young Peoples Council (OFNYPC) stands with the Ontario Chiefs in our leadership’s rejection of the Metis Self-Government Recognition and Implementation Agreement. “We recognize that First Nations in Ontario are the only holders of inherent and treaty rights in our territories. OFNYPC calls on Prime Minister
The Chiefs of Ontario's Environment Sector is holding a Request for Proposals to develop an Environment Team Strategic Plan for 2023-2025. The submission deadline is Friday, June 9, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. EST. Please submit your RFP to Kathleen Padulo, Director of Environment. A proposal must be submitted as a PDF file to Chiefs of
(Toronto, ON – May 16, 2023) The Chiefs of Ontario’s Justice Sector is proud to launch the newly developed Public Education and Awareness Campaign surrounding systemic racism. The campaign is intended to raise awareness about lesser-known systemic issues, the policy decisions that lead to them, and solutions to dismantle and correct them. In pinpointing various
(May 10, 2023 – Toronto, ON) Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare issued the following statement in support of Robinson-Huron Waawiindamaagewin’s release of a new research report: An Exploratory Study of the Métis Nation of Ontario’s “Historic Métis Communities” in Robinson-Huron Treaty Territory: “I support Robinson-Huron Waawiindamaagewin (“RHW”) and its 21 member First Nations in their
(Toronto, ON – May 5, 2023) – Today, Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare issued a statement on Red Dress Day, the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, Two-Spirit and Gender Diverse People (MMIWG2S). “This year, on May 5, we continue the annual tradition of marking Red Dress Day and the
The Indian Residential Schools Day Scholars Class Action was brought on behalf of Day Scholars – students who attended Indian Residential Schools (“IRS”) during the day only but did not sleep there overnight, and their Descendants (their children). The Claim Process for the Federal Indian Residential Schools Day Scholars settlement opened on January 4, 2022.
The 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 federal and provincial
Please find attached the Spring 2023 Edition of the COO Environment Newsletter for your information and reading. This edition of the Environment Newsletter includes updates on current COO Environment projects, water and wastewater legislation information and updates, and updates on events hosted and attended by the COO Environment Sector. Download the Newsletter here: Environment Newsletter
(March 8, 2023 – Toronto, Ontario) Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare issued the following statement celebrating International Women’s Day: “Today, on International Women’s Day, we celebrate the diversity and vibrant social, political, and cultural achievements of women and 2SLGBTQQIA+ communities across Canada and around the world and raise awareness about gender-based discrimination and the importance
(Toronto, ON – February 21, 2023) The Chiefs of Ontario (COO) Women’s Initiatives Sector will host a lunch and learn session on March 3, 2023, to highlight human trafficking prevention and awareness. During the lunch and learn session, service providers and First Nations will join together to discuss the importance of eradicating human trafficking, how
