(Taykwa Tagamou Nation Territory ON, April 20, 2021) Ontario Regional Chief RoseAnne Archibald welcomes new and additional investments for First Nations in the 2021 federal budget, presented on April 19, 2021. “First, I want to recognize Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland as the first woman Finance Minister who has presented a budget. In my view,
(Toronto, ON, April 1, 2021) Ontario Regional Chief RoseAnne Archibald released the following statement urging all to stay home over the long weekend as COVID-19 cases rise: “As Easter weekend is approaching and COVID-19 cases are on the rise across the Ontario region, I urge all citizens to stay home and stay vigilant while continuing
(Toronto, ON, March 31, 2021) Ontario Regional Chief RoseAnne Archibald issued the following statement in response to the provincial budget in Ontario: "On Wednesday, March 24, 2021, Minister of Finance and President of the Treasury Board Peter Bethlenfalvy released the 2021 Ontario Budget, titled Ontario's Action Plan: Protecting People's Health and Our Economy. This statement
(Taykwa Tagamou Nation Territory, ON – March 24, 2021) – Ontario Regional Chief RoseAnne Archibald welcomes the recent announcement of investment into clean water, wastewater and stormwater projects in 37 First Nations in Ontario. “Along with other leaders in Ontario, I have been a strong advocate for First Nations’ calls for safe drinking water, and
(Toronto, ON, March 11, 2021) Today, the Ontario Regional Chief, RoseAnne Archibald, issued the following statement to mark the one-year anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic, as declared by the World Health Organization (WHO) on March 11, 2020, by commemorating the National Day of Observance for COVID-19. “Today, together with the Chiefs across Ontario, we are
(Toronto, ON, February 1, 2021) Ontario Regional Chief RoseAnne Archibald, on behalf of the Chiefs of Ontario, is applauding Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) and ORNGE for accelerating their vaccination efforts in northern Ontario and launching Operation Remote Immunity. “The launch of Operation Remote Immunity brings new hope in the battle against COVID-19 for remote fly-in
(January 5, 2021 - Toronto, Ontario) On January 1, 2021, the Honourable Elizabeth Dowdeswell, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario and Chancellor of the Order of Ontario, announced 25 new appointments to the 2020 Order of Ontario, the province's highest honour, including former Premier of Ontario, Mike Harris. Mike Harris was the Progressive Conservative Ontario Premier of
(Toronto, ON, December 15, 2020) On December 15, 2015, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (TRC) released its Final Report, which documented Canada's residential schools legacy and the experience and resilience of those affected by it. To mark the fifth anniversary of the release, Ontario Regional Chief RoseAnne Archibald is calling on all levels
(Toronto, ON, December 4, 2020) Today, the Ontario government announced the nine members of the new Ministers' COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Task Force, including the appointment of Ontario Regional Chief, RoseAnne Archibald. "I am pleased with today's announcement, and I thank Premier Ford, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health, Christine Elliott, and Solicitor General Sylvia Jones
(Thunder Bay, On, August 26, 2020) – Acting Ontario Regional Chief Alvin Fiddler is hopeful today’s $112 million funding announcement to support First Nation education community will help to ensure a safe return to school on reserves. “Today’s announcement is very much welcomed, but the delay in addressing the ongoing funding requests to ensure the
