Dear Prime Minister Trudeau, Canada bears responsibility for the climate crisis that is driving humans to the precipice of a global catastrophe. While the Government of Canada has begun to acknowledge this crisis and has enacted some measures to try to help pull humanity back from the edge, two major problems characterize government action. Current
(Toronto, ON – October 19, 2022) Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare issued the following statement welcoming the Government of Ontario’s $25 million investment over the next three years to support economic development in First Nations communities: “I am pleased to announce the Government of Ontario’s $25 million investment over the next three years to support
(October 4, 2022 – Toronto, Ontario) Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare issued the following statement calling for action on the National Day of Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls: “On behalf of the Chiefs in Ontario, we mark National Day of Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, a day
(February 11, 2022 - Toronto, ON) Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare issued the following statement in response to the recent announcement of February 11 as Orange Shirt Day: “It is disrespectful and deeply offensive to co-opt Orange Shirt Day, along with the phrase Every Child Matters, as a symbol of unity for those participating in
(February 3, 2022 - Toronto, ON) Chiefs of Ontario and Anishinabek Nation issued a joint statement condemning the misinformation and cultural appropriation during demonstrations and other events that took place in Algonquin Nation Territory, also known as Ottawa, this past week: “The actions taken during the events in Ottawa are deeply offensive,” said Ontario Regional
(Toronto, ON, January 7, 2022) Today, Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare issued the following statement calling for urgent action to curb the spread of COVID-19: “Confirmed cases and hospitalizations due to COVID-19 in First Nations communities in Ontario are continuing to climb, due to overcrowding and unsustainable housing and lack of testing,” said Ontario Regional
(Toronto, ON - November 24, 2021) On November 23, 2021, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, delivered the Speech from the Throne titled, Building a Resilient Economy: A Cleaner & Healthier Future for Our Kids, opening the second session of the 44th Parliament of Canada. “On behalf of the Chiefs
(Toronto, Ontario - November 8, 2021) Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare issued the following statement in recognition of Indigenous Veterans Day and upcoming Remembrance Day by paying tribute to the many First Nations veterans and those currently serving across the globe: “On November 8th, Indigenous Veterans Day, we remember and commemorate the sacrifices and contributions
(October 27, 2021 - Toronto, Ontario) Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare issued the following statement welcoming all new and returning federal cabinet ministers and urging immediate action on First Nations priorities: “Yesterday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau unveiled his new Cabinet for the House of Commons for the upcoming session of the 44th Canadian Parliament, set
(M’Chigeeng First Nation, ON - September 30, 2021) Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare issued the following statement marking the first-ever National Day of Truth and Reconciliation: “Today, September 30th, Canada is marking its first-ever National Day of Truth and Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt Day since 2013,” said Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare. “Although
