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Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare Offers Condolences to Families of Rebecca Contois, Morgan Harris, Marcedes Myran, and Mashkode Bizhiki’ikwe, and Calls for Justice to Address Genocide against Indigenous Women across Canada

(Algonquin Unceded Territory, Ottawa, Ontario – December 8, 2022) Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare issued the following statement offering condolences to the families of Rebecca Contois, Morgan Harris, Marcedes Myran, and Mashkode Bizhiki’ikwe (Buffalo Woman), and calling for justice to address ongoing genocide against Indigenous women, girls and two-spirit and gender-diverse people across Canada: “On

2024-01-03T13:16:55-05:00December 8th, 2022|Categories: Communications, Women's Initiatives|
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Chiefs of Ontario Statement on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence

(Toronto, ON – November 25, 2022) Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare issued the following statement marking the United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and calling for all to stand in support of all First Nations women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people throughout Ontario and with women around the world. “Two out

2024-01-03T13:16:56-05:00November 25th, 2022|Categories: Communications, Women's Initiatives|
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COO Environment Newsletter – October, November, and December 2022

Please find attached COO Environment Newsletter – October, November, and December 2022 for your information and reading. For additional information, please contact Kathleen Padulo at Kathleen.Padulo@coo.org. Download the Newsletter here: COO Environment Sector - Newsletter October-December 2022 (11.23.22)

2024-01-03T13:16:57-05:00November 23rd, 2022|Categories: Communications, Environment|
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For Immediate Release: Gull Bay First Nation Complaints of Anti-Indigenous Racism by the OPP – Armstrong Detachment Go Unanswered By OPP Commissioner

Gull Bay First Nation is a community approximately 250 kilometers northeast of Thunder Bay ON, near the village of Armstrong. GBFN has filed three (3) formal complaints of anti-Indigenous racism, discrimination and harassment in OPP services with OPP Commissioner Carrique which have gone wholly unaddressed despite their severity and the passage of many months. Mr.

2024-01-03T13:16:57-05:00October 28th, 2022|Categories: Communications, Justice|
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Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare Welcomes $25 Million Investment for First Nations Economic Development

(Toronto, ON – October 19, 2022) Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare issued the following statement welcoming the Government of Ontario’s $25 million investment over the next three years to support economic development in First Nations communities: “I am pleased to announce the Government of Ontario’s $25 million investment over the next three years to support

2024-01-03T13:16:58-05:00October 19th, 2022|Categories: Communications, Economic, Political|
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Ontario Boosting Economic Development Opportunities in Indigenous Communities

SCUGOG — The Ontario government is providing $25 million over the next three years to support economic development in Indigenous communities. This funding will help Indigenous businesses and communities recover after the COVID-19 pandemic, modernize business processes, remove barriers for Indigenous people pursuing an apprenticeship, and provide training opportunities. “Our government is proud to invest

2024-01-03T13:16:59-05:00October 18th, 2022|Categories: Economic|
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Ontario’s Contraband Strategy and Action Plan

On June 1, 2021, the Ministry of the Solicitor General announced Ontario’s Contraband Strategy and Action Plan to enhance contraband detection and prevention. According to Ontario, the provincial government has introduced a series of measures including investments in more tools and technology to increase detection, enhanced security measures, and improved the collection, analysis and sharing

2024-01-03T13:16:59-05:00October 12th, 2022|Categories: Communications, Justice|
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Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare Calls for Immediate Funding to Support First Nations Women, Girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ People on National Day of Action

(October 4, 2022 – Toronto, Ontario) Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare issued the following statement calling for action on the National Day of Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls: “On behalf of the Chiefs in Ontario, we mark National Day of Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, a day

2024-01-03T13:17:00-05:00October 4th, 2022|Categories: Communications, Political, Women's Initiatives|
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Request for Proposals: First Nations Youth in Conservation

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS You are invited to submit a proposal to support a project being undertaken by the Chiefs of Ontario to Ontario to develop and deliver a training program for youth to develop and enhance skills and experience relevant to pursuing further training or employment opportunities in the fields of biodiversity, conservation, and sustainable development.

2024-01-03T13:17:01-05:00September 6th, 2022|Categories: Communications, Environment|
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