Chiefs of Ontario Support Joint Police Operations Against Organized Crime, Reiterate Call for Federal Recognition of First Nations Policing as an Essential Service

Chiefs of Ontario Support Joint Police Operations Against Organized Crime, Reiterate Call for Federal Recognition of First Nations Policing as an Essential Service

(Toronto, Ont.–October, 1 2025) The Chiefs of Ontario express strong support for recent investigations between First Nation police services and the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP). These joint operations are crucial in combating organized crime networks that exploit First Nation lands and threaten the safety and sovereignty of our communities. A recent collaboration between the Tyendinaga

Isak Vaillancourt2025-12-18T10:50:43-05:00October 1st, 2025|Categories: Communications, Justice, Political|

Chiefs of Ontario Releases a Statement on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Chiefs of Ontario Releases a Statement on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

(Toronto, Ont.–Sept. 30, 2025) On the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the Chiefs of Ontario and its Leadership reflect on the dark chapter of Canada’s history and call on all Canadian governments to enact changes and make progress related to Indian Residential Schools. The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation serves as a reminder

Isak Vaillancourt2025-12-18T10:50:43-05:00September 29th, 2025|Categories: Communications, Justice, Political|

Chiefs of Ontario to Launch Business Directory in 2025 to Protect and Promote First Nation Businesses

Chiefs of Ontario to Launch Business Directory in 2025 to Protect and Promote First Nation Businesses

With support from Ontario’s Ministry of Indigenous Affairs and First Nations Economic Reconciliation (Timmins, Ont. – September, 11, 2025) – Today, the Chiefs of Ontario in partnership with the Government of Ontario provided an update on the upcoming launch of the Chiefs of Ontario First Nations Business Directory – Ontario’s first Indigenous-led and certified First Nation business

Tyler Gary2025-12-18T10:50:43-05:00September 11th, 2025|Categories: Communications, Economic, Political|

Chiefs of Ontario issue statement on cancellation of herbicide spraying in the North Shore area

Chiefs of Ontario issue statement on cancellation of herbicide spraying in the North Shore area

(Toronto, Ont.–Aug. 28, 2025) Aerial glyphosate spraying that was planned for Lake Huron’s North Shore area has been cancelled, according to the Ministry of Natural Resources and media reports. The campaign was to begin earlier last week and would have seen several First Nations and non-First Nations communities impacted but was cancelled following widespread opposition

Declan Keogh2025-12-18T10:50:44-05:00August 28th, 2025|Categories: Communications, Environment|

New report reinforces utter lack of historical evidence of Métis in Ontario region

New report reinforces utter lack of historical evidence of Métis in Ontario region

(Toronto, Ont.–July 30, 2025) There is no documented evidence of a Métis presence in the territory of six First Nations represented by Wabun Tribal Council, according to a new report published last week by the council. The report looked at over 100 historical documents spanning more than a century leading up to the signing of

Declan Keogh2025-12-18T10:50:44-05:00July 30th, 2025|Categories: Communications, Justice|

Chiefs of Ontario Urge Federal Government to Prioritize First Nations Rights, Infrastructure and Partnership

Chiefs of Ontario Urge Federal Government to Prioritize First Nations Rights, Infrastructure and Partnership

(Toronto, Ont. –July 22, 2025) Ontario First Nations Leadership joined Leadership from across the country last week for a two-day national summit with Prime Minister Mark Carney, cabinet ministers and senior federal officials to discuss the path forward on Bill C-5 and major infrastructure projects. While Chiefs of Ontario welcomed the opportunity for direct dialogue,

Isak Vaillancourt2025-12-18T10:50:44-05:00July 22nd, 2025|Categories: Communications, Political|

Chiefs of Ontario call on healing for residential survivors and their communities not to be forgotten amidst push for economic projects

Chiefs of Ontario call on healing for residential survivors and their communities not to be forgotten amidst push for economic projects

(Toronto, Ont.—July 3, 2025) — The Chiefs of Ontario (COO) have adopted a resolution at the 2025 Annual Chiefs Assembly, calling on the Governments of Canada and Ontario to uphold their legal, political, and ethical responsibilities by providing adequate, predictable, and sustainable funding to support the healing journeys of residential school Survivors and the protection

Isak Vaillancourt2025-12-18T10:50:44-05:00July 3rd, 2025|Categories: Communications, Indian Residential School, Justice|

First Nations Leadership United in Opposition to Liberal Government’s Unprecedented Bill C-5

First Nations Leadership United in Opposition to Liberal Government’s Unprecedented Bill C-5

(Peterborough, Ont.–June 19, 2025) Earlier this week, First Nations Leadership in Ontario sent a powerful message against Bill C-5 that echoed through the halls of Parliament. First Nations convened an emergency rally and press conference on Parliament Hill to show Prime Minister Mark Carney that his government cannot trample on inherent and Treaty rights. “We

Isak Vaillancourt2025-12-18T10:50:45-05:00June 19th, 2025|Categories: Communications, Political|