(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
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
The Chiefs of Ontario Justice Sector, in partnership with the Justice Portfolio Holders, Grand Chief Fiddler and Deputy Grand Chief Loft, is seeking interested Chiefs and technicians to join a newly formed Chiefs Committee on Justice. The Chiefs Committee will oversee the development of strategies, implement action plans, follow through on justice-related Resolutions, and provide
(Toronto, ON, February 1, 2021) Ontario Regional Chief RoseAnne Archibald, on behalf of the Chiefs of Ontario, is applauding Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) and ORNGE for accelerating their vaccination efforts in northern Ontario and launching Operation Remote Immunity. “The launch of Operation Remote Immunity brings new hope in the battle against COVID-19 for remote fly-in
Welcome to the first edition of the Environment Quarterly Newsletter! Shekoli and welcome to the first edition of the Chiefs of Ontario Environment Newsletter. The COVID-19 pandemic has made sweeping changes to our daily lives and transformed the way we connect with one another. Despite many challenges and setbacks, First Nations across the region continue
Our world has certainly changed since March 2020. You as front line community health workers have been leading the response to the COVID-19 Pandemic in each of your First Nations communities. The Chiefs of Ontario Health Secretariat is here to support you in any way possible as we work through all of the uncertainties together.
(January 5, 2021 - Toronto, Ontario) On January 1, 2021, the Honourable Elizabeth Dowdeswell, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario and Chancellor of the Order of Ontario, announced 25 new appointments to the 2020 Order of Ontario, the province's highest honour, including former Premier of Ontario, Mike Harris. Mike Harris was the Progressive Conservative Ontario Premier of
On Wednesday and Thursday January 16th and 17th 2019, twenty-five (25) participants from First Nations communities across Ontario met with thirteen (13) representatives from federal and provincial ministries and agencies to begin a conversation about emergency management services in First Nations. Participants joined at the invitation of the Chiefs of Ontario (COO), in their role
(Toronto, ON, December 15, 2020) On December 15, 2015, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (TRC) released its Final Report, which documented Canada's residential schools legacy and the experience and resilience of those affected by it. To mark the fifth anniversary of the release, Ontario Regional Chief RoseAnne Archibald is calling on all levels
This Notice of Appointment Opportunity will soon be available online in the following languages: Inuktitut (North Baffin); Michif Cree; Michif French; Western Ojibway; Plains Cree; Oji-Cree; Dene; Innu and Mi’kmaq. There may be changes to this Notice of Appointment Opportunity following the conclusion of ongoing consultations on implementation of the Indigenous Languages Act. The Indigenous Languages Act establishes
