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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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A/Ontario Regional Chief Alvin Fiddler Statement on $112 Million for On-Reserve Schools for Safe Re-Opening

 (Thunder Bay, On, August 26, 2020) – Acting Ontario Regional Chief Alvin Fiddler is hopeful today’s $112 million funding announcement to support First Nation education community will help to ensure a safe return to school on reserves. “Today’s announcement is very much welcomed, but the delay in addressing the ongoing funding requests to ensure the

2026-07-10T15:20:48-04:00August 26th, 2020|Categories: Communications, Education, OFNYPC, Political, Youth|Tags: |
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Association of Iroquois and Allied Indians, Grand Chief Joel Abram’s Statement of Support on Ontario’s Decision to Eliminate the Practice of Birth Alerts

(Toronto – July 21, 2020) Grand Chief Joel Abram is supporting the Government of Ontario’s announcement to put an end to ‘birth alerts,’ a practice that can lead to child apprehensions soon after delivery and disproportionately impacts First Nations women and racialized families. “On behalf of the Chiefs in Ontario, I applaud the work of

2020-10-29T16:40:14-04:00July 21st, 2020|Categories: Communications, Social|
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An Open Letter to Canadians: Canada Must Commit to Action against Systemic Racism

Dear Canadians, We stand on the precipice of change. We are looking down an untravelled path that will lead us from the darkness of hate and racism into the light of a loving, caring and just society. Will we finally have the courage to walk together and say enough is enough? After this immediate crisis

2020-10-29T16:40:14-04:00June 8th, 2020|Categories: Communications, Justice|
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Ontario Regional Chief RoseAnne Archibald on the delay of the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls National Action Plan.

(Toronto – June 3, 2020) One year ago, on June 3, 2019, the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) National Inquiry delivered their final report titled “Reclaiming Power and Place.” On May 26, 2020, Minister Bennett confirmed that the National Action Plan to implement the Calls for Justice would be delayed past the

2020-10-29T16:40:14-04:00June 3rd, 2020|Categories: Communications, Justice, Political|Tags: |
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