(Toronto, ON, Feb. 22, 2020) “We are hopeful that with the recent order for Coastal GasLink to consult further with the Wet’suwet’en that all parties will work together to find a common resolution. It’s essential that the Crown through both Federal and the BC governments fulfill their fiduciary obligation to First Nations. Both governments must continue to
Ontario Regional Chief RoseAnne Archibald on the the Prime Ministers statement regarding Taking Down the Barricades (Toronto, ON, Feb. 21, 2020) “Prime Minister Trudeau has abandoned First Nations and our land protectors and has put our lives at risk in his latest statements warning that the onus is now on the Indigenous Leaders to end
(Toronto, February 14, 2020) Ontario Regional Chief RoseAnne Archibald acknowledges the 29th Annual Women’s Memorial March, a day to come together to remember and honour the women, girls and two-spirited individuals who have died or have gone missing. “This year, 2020, marks the 29th anniversary of the Women’s Memorial March, a day we draw attention
(Toronto, ON, Jan 17, 2020) — The Ontario Regional Chief RoseAnne Archibald, presented the Chiefs of Ontario Pre-Budget Submission today, calling on the Ontario Government to continue investing in the health, social and economic well-being of First Nation communities. “This is the second opportunity for the Chiefs of Ontario to help guide the provincial government on
(December 20, 2019, Sault Ste. Marie, ON) – After months of discussions the Chief and Council of Batchewana First Nation has reached a decision not to endorse the proposed Ferrochrome development. The decision did not come lightly and was reached in accordance with Anishnabek law, inherent jurisdiction, culture and traditions. The Council feels as the
(December 6, 2019) Ontario Regional Chief RoseAnne Archibald and the Chiefs of Ontario acknowledge the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women on December 6, 2019, and we remember the massacre of 14 female students at l’École Polytechnique de Montréal, thirty years ago today on December 6, 1989, by an act of
(November 25, 2019) A new report developed jointly by the Chiefs of Ontario (COO) and ICES is a first-of-its-kind, First Nations–specific report on diabetes in Ontario. The report shows that the number of First Nations people living with diabetes is at an all-time high with 14.1 per cent of First Nations people having a diagnosis of diabetes
(Toronto, ON, November 20, 2019) – Earlier today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau named his cabinet for the House of Commons for the upcoming session of the 43rd Canadian Parliament. The Ontario Regional Chief offered the following statement upon the announcement of the cabinet. “On behalf of the Chiefs of Ontario, I’d like to welcome and
(Toronto, November 1, 2019) Ontario Regional Chief RoseAnne Archibald acknowledges the fourth annual Treaties Recognition Week in Ontario and encourages all to participate and learn about the shared history between First Nations and Ontario. Treaties Recognition Week, held during the first week of November, was introduced in 2016 to honour the treaty relationship that was
(Toronto, October 23, 2019) – Canada’s new government should make addressing the lack of safe drinking water in many First Nations communities in Canada an urgent priority, Chiefs of Ontario and Human Rights Watch said today. Despite some progress over the last four years, successive Canadian governments have an overall record of failure to deliver on their
