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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|

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|

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|

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|

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|

Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare Congratulates Honourable Michelle O’Bonsawin, as the First-ever Indigenous Justice on the Supreme Court of Canada

(August 19, 2022 - Toronto, Ontario) Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare issued the following statement congratulating the Honourable Michelle O’Bonsawin on her nomination as the first-ever Indigenous Justice to the Supreme Court of Canada: “I am pleased to congratulate Justice Michelle O’Bonsawin on her nomination to the Supreme Court of Canada,” said Ontario Regional Chief

2024-01-03T13:17:02-05:00August 19th, 2022|Categories: Communications, Women's Initiatives|

COO Environment Newsletter – June, July, and August 2022

Please find attached COO Environment Newsletter – June, July, and August 2022, for your information and reading. You can also read the newsletter online here: https://chiefs-of-ontario.org/. For additional information, please contact Kathleen Padulo at Kathleen.Padulo@coo.org. Download the Newsletter here: COO Environment Newsletter - June July August 2022 (07.21.22)

2024-01-03T13:17:04-05:00July 21st, 2022|Categories: Communications, Environment|

Chiefs of Ontario launches Education Agreement Resources

(Toronto, ON – July 19, 2022)  The Chiefs of Ontario are proud to announce the launch of new Education Agreement resources. The Education Agreement resources aim to provide information to First Nations in Ontario on the benefits of Education Agreements. Through the creation of an informational video, overview document, and Education Agreement template, the Chiefs

2024-01-03T13:17:04-05:00July 19th, 2022|Categories: Communications, Education|

Request for Proposals: COO Education Sector – Evaluation of the Ontario Technical Table on the Interim Funding Approach

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS: Submission Deadline: Date: July 13, 2022 Time:  5:00 pm (Eastern Time) Legal Name: Indian Associations Co-ordinating Committee of Ontario Inc. o/a Chiefs of Ontario Address: 468 Queen St E, Suite 400, Toronto, ON M5A 1T7 Telephone Number: (416) 597-1266 Facsimile Number: (416) 597-8365 Email Address: Julia.candlish@coo.org SEND PROPOSAL TO:  Attention: COO Director

2024-01-03T13:17:05-05:00June 28th, 2022|Categories: Communications, Education|
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