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Ontario Regional Chief RoseAnne Archibald Calls on the Government of Ontario to Defer Award to Mike Harris, Ontario’s Former Premier and Complete the Work Under the Ipperwash Inquiry

(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

2021-04-16T11:34:20-04:00January 5th, 2021|Categories: Communications, Political|
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Chiefs of Ontario – First Nations Emergency Management Summit January 2019

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

2021-08-05T10:57:40-04:00January 5th, 2021|Categories: Economic|
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Ontario Regional Chief RoseAnne Archibald Commemorates the Fifth Anniversary of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada Final Report

(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

2021-04-16T11:34:30-04:00December 15th, 2020|Categories: Communications, Political|
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Appointment Opportunity: Commissioner and Director, Office of the Commissioner of Indigenous Languages

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

2020-12-09T14:12:05-05:00December 9th, 2020|Categories: Communications, Environment|
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Ontario Regional Chief RoseAnne Archibald Appointed as Member of the Ministers’ COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Task Force

(Toronto, ON, December 4, 2020) Today, the Ontario government announced the nine members of the new Ministers' COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Task Force, including the appointment of Ontario Regional Chief, RoseAnne Archibald. "I am pleased with today's announcement, and I thank Premier Ford, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health, Christine Elliott, and Solicitor General Sylvia Jones

2021-04-16T11:34:38-04:00December 4th, 2020|Categories: Communications, Political|
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Call for Proposals: Community Support, Multiculturalism, and Anti-Racism Initiatives Program (CSMARI).

The Department of Canadian Heritage is launching a call for proposals for the Community Support, Multiculturalism, and Anti-Racism Initiatives Program (CSMARI). The CSMARI Program has three funding components: Projects, Community Capacity Building and Events. The Projects component provides funding for community development, anti-racism initiatives, and engagement projects that promote diversity and inclusion by encouraging interaction

2020-12-02T14:09:00-05:00December 1st, 2020|Categories: Communications, Social|
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Call for Proposals: 2021-2022 Call Letter for Proposals Community Opportunity Readiness Program- Prioritization Framework (CORP-PF)

Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) - Ontario Region is pleased to announce its call for proposals for the Community Opportunity Readiness Program - Prioritization Framework (CORP-PF), for fiscal year 2021-2022. The CORP-PF is a national initiative within the Community Opportunity Readiness Program of Indigenous Services Canada that considers major resource projects in excess of $250,000. It

2020-12-02T14:09:05-05:00December 1st, 2020|Categories: Communications, Economic|
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Ontario Regional Chief RoseAnne Archibald Marks International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and the start of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence

(Toronto, ON, November 26, 2020) Ontario Regional Chief RoseAnne Archibald is marking International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and the start of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence by calling on all levels of government to prioritize ending gender-based violence and providing culturally relevant, essential services for women, girls, two-spirit

2020-11-26T15:32:43-05:00November 26th, 2020|Categories: Communications, Justice, Social|
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Seniors’ Centre Without Walls Micro-Grant Program – Deadline September 30, 2020

Stay social, informed and connected with your members. Seniors’ Centre Without Walls (SCWW) is a free interactive telephone-based group activity program that connects seniors and older adults 50+ and adults with physical disabilities who find it difficult to leave their home. SCWW programs offer an inclusive, safe, inviting space to listen, learn and be heard which increases

2020-10-29T16:40:14-04:00September 26th, 2020|Categories: Communications, Social|
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A/Ontario Regional Chief Alvin Fiddler Statement on 25 Year Anniversary of Ipperwash Crisis

(Thunder Bay, ON, September 4, 2020) “Good day everyone, I acknowledge you on your traditional territories and nations where you reside and hope you and your loved ones are staying safe and healthy. This year, so far, has been unprecedented in its challenges to all of our communities due to the pandemic. While COVID-19 has

2020-10-29T16:40:14-04:00September 4th, 2020|Categories: Communications, Justice|
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