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Call for Proposals: Capacity-building funding for An Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, youth and families for fiscal year 2021-2022

A call for proposals is now open to support capacity-building in relation to An Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, youth and families for fiscal year 2021-2022. Funding is available to Indigenous Peoples, communities, and groups as they begin work to develop their own legislation and explore Indigenous-led models for child and family

2021-04-06T10:02:19-04:00April 6th, 2021|Categories: Communications, Social|
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Chiefs of Ontario and Ontario Regional Chief RoseAnne Archibald Urge all to Stay Home during Easter Weekend

(Toronto, ON, April 1, 2021) Ontario Regional Chief RoseAnne Archibald released the following statement urging all to stay home over the long weekend as COVID-19 cases rise: “As Easter weekend is approaching and COVID-19 cases are on the rise across the Ontario region, I urge all citizens to stay home and stay vigilant while continuing

2021-04-01T13:58:53-04:00April 1st, 2021|Categories: Communications, Political|
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Ontario Regional Chief RoseAnne Archibald’s Response to the Tabling of the 2021 Ontario Budget

(Toronto, ON, March 31, 2021) Ontario Regional Chief RoseAnne Archibald issued the following statement in response to the provincial budget in Ontario: "On Wednesday, March 24, 2021, Minister of Finance and President of the Treasury Board Peter Bethlenfalvy released the 2021 Ontario Budget, titled Ontario's Action Plan: Protecting People's Health and Our Economy. This statement

2021-03-31T17:10:09-04:00March 31st, 2021|Categories: Communications, Political|
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RNAO Webinar – Connecting Culture, Land and Wellness to Indigenous Youth

The Registered Nurses Association (RNAO) in partnership with Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN), Chiefs of Ontario (COO), the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) Shkaabe Makwa, the Canadian Indigenous Nurses Association (CINA), and the Ontario First Nation Young Peoples Council (OFNYPC)  invite you to join us on April 20, 2021 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. (ET) for a webinar entitled "Connecting

2021-03-31T14:50:02-04:00March 31st, 2021|Categories: Communications, Health|
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Chiefs of Ontario C-92 Conference – Logo Contest

The Chiefs of Ontario is hosting a C-92 conference in May discussing the new legislation (An Act Respecting First Nation, Inuit and Metis Children, Youth and Families), its implementation in Ontario, and traditional Indigenous child welfare practices. The goal of this act is to keep Indigenous children and youth connected to their families, communities, and

2021-03-29T12:23:27-04:00March 29th, 2021|Categories: Communications, Social|
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Ontario Regional Chief RoseAnne Archibald Welcomes Joint Investment of $92.2 Million for Water Infrastructure in 37 First Nations in Ontario

(Taykwa Tagamou Nation Territory, ON – March 24, 2021) – Ontario Regional Chief RoseAnne Archibald welcomes the recent announcement of investment into clean water, wastewater and stormwater projects in 37 First Nations in Ontario. “Along with other leaders in Ontario, I have been a strong advocate for First Nations’ calls for safe drinking water, and

2021-03-25T08:32:49-04:00March 25th, 2021|Categories: Communications, Political|
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Health Newsletter: Special Edition 2021 – Vol. 4

A Year of COVID-19: The Pandemic Journey Message from the Director of Health, Carmen R. Jones Annii, Boozhoo, Sai:go, Waachiyaa, The month of March has been taxing as we have seen cases rise and then settle out. It has been a year of challenges since the announcement of the COVID 19 Pandemic. As we head

2021-03-23T14:06:57-04:00March 23rd, 2021|Categories: Communications, Health|
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Canada Should Strive for More on World Water Day: Marking Five Years of Ongoing First Nations Water Crisis

By Amanda Klasing, Human Rights Watch and Kathleen Padulo, Chiefs of Ontario Where would we be without water to drink, to wash and cook with, and to keep us healthy and alive? Water is essential. But as we mark another World Water Day, many First Nations communities in Canada still don’t have access to safe

2021-03-22T07:56:36-04:00March 22nd, 2021|Categories: Communications, Environment|
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Chiefs of Ontario and Ontario Regional Chief RoseAnne Archibald Mark One Year Anniversary of COVID-19 Pandemic

(Toronto, ON, March 11, 2021) Today, the Ontario Regional Chief, RoseAnne Archibald, issued the following statement to mark the one-year anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic, as declared by the World Health Organization (WHO) on March 11, 2020, by commemorating the National Day of Observance for COVID-19. “Today, together with the Chiefs across Ontario, we are

2021-04-16T11:34:06-04:00March 11th, 2021|Categories: Communications, Political|
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Health Newsletter – Special Edition 2021 I Vol.3

Message from COO Health Director, Carmen R. Jones: As we continue to move through the COVID-19 Pandemic the First Nations communities continue to persevere. The Chiefs of Ontario Health Secretariat will continue to provide the most updated information through our Newsletter to First Nation Communities. The information sources are from within COO, other organizations, Provincial

2021-02-22T11:26:50-05:00February 19th, 2021|Categories: Communications, Health|
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