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Ontario Regional Chief RoseAnne Archibald responds to the Northern Ontario Fire Crisis and Calls on all levels of Government for Assistance

(Toronto, July 11, 2019) Ontario Regional Chief RoseAnne Archibald is responding to the second evacuation of Pikangikum First Nation in just over a month. Community members of Pikangikum First Nation are being evacuated due to an ongoing and out of control fire crisis that is quickly spreading over Northern Ontario and impacting neighbouring communities. Pikangikum

2020-10-29T16:40:15-04:00July 11th, 2019|Categories: Communications, Environment|
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Ontario Regional Chief RoseAnne Archibald Statement on the Passing of Bill C-92

(Toronto, June 21, 2019) –  On June 20, 2019, Bill C-92, the federal child welfare legislation, passed in Parliament. The Chiefs of Ontario are disappointed to see that the legislation as adopted failed to include most of the significant amendments put forward from our leaders to the relevant committees within the House of Commons and

2026-07-10T15:20:48-04:00June 21st, 2019|Categories: Communications, OFNYPC, Political, Social, Youth|Tags: |
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Ontario Regional Chief RoseAnne Archibald Statement on Today’s Ontario Cabinet Shuffle

(Toronto, ON, June 20, 2019) – Ontario Regional Chief RoseAnne Archibald welcomes the new Ontario cabinet members and those others impacted by today’s cabinet shuffle in their new portfolio’s. “On behalf of the Chiefs of Ontario, I’d like to welcome and offer my congratulations to those coming into Premier Ford’s cabinet, and I look forward

2020-10-29T16:40:15-04:00June 20th, 2019|Categories: Communications, Political|Tags: |
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Ontario Regional Chief RoseAnne Archibald on the Release of the Final Report for the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Inquiry

(Toronto, June 3, 2019) Today, after nearly three years, the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women has concluded and released their long anticipated final report titled “Reclaiming Power and Place”. This 1,200 page document details the decades of violence that has been experienced by Indigenous women across Canada and features over 230 recommendations

2020-10-29T16:40:15-04:00June 3rd, 2019|Categories: Communications, Social|
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Ontario Regional Chief RoseAnne Archibald Congratulates Chief Leo Friday and the Community of Kashechewan First Nation on the Signing of the 2019 Framework Agreement for Relocation

(Toronto, May 9, 2019) Ontario Regional Chief RoseAnne Archibald is applauding Kashechewan First Nation on their signing of the 2019 Framework Agreement – Relocation Implementation Plan along with the Governments of Canada and Ontario. For 17 years, Kashechewan First Nation has been forced to evacuate their community due to flooding and infrastructure concerns. This agreement

2020-10-29T16:40:15-04:00May 9th, 2019|Categories: Communications, Economic, Political|Tags: , |
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Ontario Regional Chief RoseAnne Archibald’s response to the tabling of the Ontario 2019 Budget

(Toronto, ON, April 12, 2019) –  “The release of today’s Ontario Budget titled; ‘Protecting What Matters Most‘ provides for some serious concern on the direction by the Ford government, which neglects direct investments and commitments to First Nations in Ontario. As the Ontario Regional Chief, I have communicated with Premier Ford, and shared that I

2020-10-29T16:40:15-04:00April 12th, 2019|Categories: Communications, Economic, Education, Political|Tags: |
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Ontario Regional Chief Statement on Prime Ministers Comments

(Toronto, March 28, 2019) – “It’s unfortunate and I find it unbecoming of the Prime Minister to be so disrespectful and cruel by adding insult to the decades long and tragic on-going situation affecting Grassy Narrows and Wabaseemoong First Nations. While I acknowledge the Prime Minister’s apology, in order for it to be meaningful, he

2020-10-29T16:40:15-04:00March 28th, 2019|Categories: Communications, Political|
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Ontario Regional Chief RoseAnne Archibald on the Importance of World Water Day

(Toronto, March 22, 2019) Today, Ontario Regional Chief RoseAnne Archibald is commemorating the 26th annual World Water Day along side First Nations leadership in Ontario. This year’s theme “Water for All” is quintessential to recognizing the inherent rights and responsibility to protect the waterways within Canada, and ensuring that First Nations are receiving the same access

2020-10-29T16:40:15-04:00March 22nd, 2019|Categories: Communications, Environment|
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Federal Liberal Pre-Election Budget Commits Additional $4.5 Billion for First Nations, Yet Leaves Critical Investments Unconfirmed

Anishinabek Nation, ON (March 20, 2019) – Yesterday, Minister Morneau’s tabling of Federal Budget 2019, “Investing in the Middle Class”, has demonstrated the important strides the Liberal Government has taken to remedy First Nations historical inequity. “I am pleased to see funding committed towards post-secondary education and skills development and training, with a particular focus

2020-10-29T16:40:15-04:00March 20th, 2019|Categories: Communications, Political|Tags: |
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Ontario Regional Chief RoseAnne Archibald Responds to Today’s Introduction of Bill c-92 in Parliament

(Toronto, February 28, 2019) Today, Minister of Indigenous Services Seamus O’Regan unveiled the long awaited proposed Bill C-92 in the House of Commons; this legislation, which was one of the first Calls to Action by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, will acknowledge First Nations’  jurisdiction over Indigenous children and families across Canada – ensuring Indigenous

2020-10-29T16:40:15-04:00February 28th, 2019|Categories: Communications, Political, Social|Tags: |
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