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Ontario Regional Chief Benedict Marks National Indigenous History Month, Pride Month, and the 30th Anniversary of National Indigenous Peoples Day

(Toronto, Ont – June 1, 2026) Ontario Regional Chief Abram Benedict has released a statement regarding National Indigenous History Month and Pride Month, while also recognizing the 30th anniversary of National Indigenous Peoples Day, which will be marked on June 20. “National Indigenous History Month, alongside the 30th anniversary of National Indigenous Peoples Day, is

2026-06-01T09:31:39-04:00June 1st, 2026|Categories: Communications, Political|
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Ontario Final Agreement Takes Effect, Advancing First Nations Jurisdiction in Child and Family Services

OTTAWA, ON — May 29, 2026 — Today marks a historic turning point for First Nations across Ontario as the Ontario Final Agreement (OFA) officially takes effect, advancing a new era of First Nations-led child and family services, grounded in inherent rights, jurisdiction, and the well-being of children and families. Leadership from the Chiefs of

2026-05-29T11:15:48-04:00May 29th, 2026|Categories: Communications, Political, Social|
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Chiefs of Ontario Marks Red Dress Day, Calls for Urgent Action as MMIWG2S+ Funding Ends

(Toronto, Ont. – May 5, 2026) On Red Dress Day, the Chiefs of Ontario stand in remembrance and solidarity with families, survivors, and communities impacted by the ongoing crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two Spirit people (MMIWG2S+). Observed annually on May 5, Red Dress Day is a National Day of Awareness and Action, honouring the lives taken and

2026-05-04T17:16:41-04:00May 4th, 2026|Categories: Communications, Political, Women's Initiatives|
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Canada Files Judicial Review Following the Ontario Final Agreement Approval

(May 1, 2026) – On March 30, 2026, the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal (CHRT) approved the Final Agreement on Long-Term Reform of the First Nations Child and Family Services Program (Ontario Final Agreement or OFA) in Ontario. Canada has decided to file a limited judicial review of the Tribunal’s decision with the Federal Court of Canada, asking the court to review the decision

2026-05-01T10:16:34-04:00May 1st, 2026|Categories: Communications, Political, Social|
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Chiefs of Ontario and Nishnawbe Aski Nation Celebrate Historic Approval of the Ontario Final Agreement by the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal

(Toronto, Ont. — March 30, 2026) Today, the Chiefs of Ontario (COO) and Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) are pleased to announce a monumental turning point for First Nations children and families. Following years of advocacy and the conclusion of hearings in Ottawa, the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal (CHRT) has formally issued its decision to approve

2026-03-30T16:22:32-04:00March 30th, 2026|Categories: Communications, Political, Social|
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Chiefs of Ontario Responds to 2026 Ontario Budget

(Toronto, Ont.–March 27, 2026) The Chiefs of Ontario has issued the following statement in response to Ontario’s 2026 Budget, A Plan to Protect Ontario, tabled yesterday at Queen’s Park: This year’s budget largely continues previous messaging focused on strengthening  Ontario’s economy in the face of global economic uncertainty, including ongoing concerns related to tariffs from

2026-03-27T16:21:59-04:00March 27th, 2026|Categories: Communications, Political|
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Chiefs of Ontario Calls on Government to Strike a Commission of Inquiry to Investigate Systemic Spying on First Nations

(Toronto, Ont. – March 26, 2026) Chiefs of Ontario is demanding an apology and federal action on widespread spying on First Nations by police and security forces in Canada. Earlier this week, CBC Indigenous revealed that the Royal Canadian Mounted Police spent decades spying on First Nations leaders and organizations whose only crime was advocating

2026-03-26T14:39:35-04:00March 26th, 2026|Categories: Communications, Justice, Political|
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Chiefs of Ontario Stand with the Family of Heather Winterstein and Six Nations Ahead of Coroner’s Inquest

Content Warning: This release discusses the death of a First Nation woman and references systemic racism in healthcare. (March 25, 2026 – Toronto, Ont.) As the coroner’s inquest into the death of Heather Winterstein approaches, Chiefs of Ontario stands in solidarity with her family and Six Nations of the Grand River. Heather Winterstein was a

2026-03-25T09:46:36-04:00March 25th, 2026|Categories: Communications, Political, Women's Initiatives|
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Chiefs of Ontario and Nishnawbe Aski Nation Conclude Historic CHRT Approval Hearings for the Ontario Final Agreement

March 3, 2026 - The Chiefs of Ontario (COO) and Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) have concluded oral submissions before the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal (CHRT) regarding the Ontario Final Agreement (OFA) Approval Motion, with final hearings held February 26-27, 2026. While these historic hearings have concluded, the CHRT is expected to release its decision in

2026-03-03T12:47:45-05:00March 3rd, 2026|Categories: Communications, Political, Social|
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Chiefs of Ontario Mark the 10th Anniversary of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Final Report

Content Warning: A national Indian Residential School Crisis Line is available to provide support for Survivors and those affected. People can access emotional and crisis referral services by calling the 24-hour service at 1-866-925-4419. More resources are available through the Indian Residential Schools Resolution Health Support Program. (Toronto – Ont. Dec 16, 2025) On the

2025-12-18T10:50:41-05:00December 16th, 2025|Categories: Communications, Indian Residential School, Justice, Political|
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