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Ontario Regional Chief RoseAnne Archibald on the the Prime Ministers statement regarding Taking Down the Barricades

Ontario Regional Chief RoseAnne Archibald on the the Prime Ministers statement regarding Taking Down the Barricades (Toronto, ON, Feb. 21, 2020) “Prime Minister Trudeau has abandoned First Nations and our land protectors and has put our lives at risk in his latest statements warning that the onus is now on the Indigenous Leaders to end

2020-10-29T16:40:14-04:00February 21st, 2020|Categories: Communications, Environment, Justice, Political|Tags: |

Batchewana First Nation Asserts Jurisdiction, Oppose Ferrochrome Development

(December 20, 2019, Sault Ste. Marie, ON) – After months of discussions the Chief and Council of Batchewana First Nation has reached a decision not to endorse the proposed Ferrochrome development. The decision did not come lightly and was reached in accordance with Anishnabek law, inherent jurisdiction, culture and traditions. The Council feels as the

2020-10-29T16:40:14-04:00December 20th, 2019|Categories: Communications, Political|Tags: |

Ontario Regional Chief RoseAnne Archibald Welcomes the New Ministers Responsible for Indigenous Services Canada, Crown Indigenous Relations and all Newly Appointed Cabinet Members

(Toronto, ON, November 20, 2019) – Earlier today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau named his cabinet for the House of Commons for the upcoming session of the 43rd Canadian Parliament. The Ontario Regional Chief offered the following statement upon the announcement of the cabinet. “On behalf of the Chiefs of Ontario, I’d like to welcome and

2020-10-29T16:40:15-04:00November 20th, 2019|Categories: Communications, Political|Tags: |

Ontario Regional Chief RoseAnne Archibald Congratulates Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on his re-election and Urges Full Commitment to forge New Relationship based on First Nation Priorities

(Toronto – October 22, 2019) Ontario Regional Chief RoseAnne Archibald congratulates Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on his re-election and forming a minority government. In 2015, the Liberal government made significant strides in developing a relationship with Indigenous peoples across Canada. We now call upon this government, again, and all parties to work in full partnership

2020-10-29T16:40:15-04:00October 22nd, 2019|Categories: Communications, Political|Tags: , |

Ontario Regional Chief RoseAnne Archibald and Political Confederacy meet with Premier Doug Ford and Ontario Cabinet to Advance First Nations Issues in Ontario

(Toronto, October 7, 2019) Ontario Regional Chief RoseAnne Archibald and members of the Political Confederacy of the Chiefs of Ontario met with Premier Doug Ford and Minister of Indigenous Affairs Ontario, Greg Rickford today to discuss a number of key priorities and issues affecting First Nations in Ontario. This meeting provided a much needed opportunity

2020-10-29T16:40:15-04:00October 7th, 2019|Categories: Communications, Political|Tags: |

Canadian Human Rights Tribunal awards compensation for child welfare impacts

(Toronto, September 6, 2019) Chiefs of Ontario welcomes today’s decision from the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal that recognizes that First Nations children and families have gone through pain and suffering “of the worst kind” in the child welfare system, and from failures to fully implement Jordan’s Principle. It also found that Canada was wilful and

2020-10-29T16:40:15-04:00September 6th, 2019|Categories: Communications, Political, Social|Tags: |

Legislative Assembly of Ontario: Call for Submissions – Indigenous Artwork

The Legislative Assembly of Ontario invites Ontario-based Indigenous wood artists to submit for consideration an Expression of Interest to design and carve a fixed art piece for the Legislative Chamber. BACKGROUND As the seat of Ontario’s provincial parliament, the Legislative Building is a physical symbol representing our province.  At the heart of the building is

2020-10-29T16:40:15-04:00July 17th, 2019|Categories: Communications, Political|Tags: |

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

2020-10-29T16:40:15-04:00June 21st, 2019|Categories: Communications, Political, Social, Youth|Tags: |

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: |

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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