(Toronto, ON, April 12, 2019) – “The release of today’s Ontario Budget titled; ‘Protecting What Matters Most‘ provides for some serious concern on the direction by the Ford government, which neglects direct investments and commitments to First Nations in Ontario. As the Ontario Regional Chief, I have communicated with Premier Ford, and shared that I
(Toronto, March 28, 2019) – “It’s unfortunate and I find it unbecoming of the Prime Minister to be so disrespectful and cruel by adding insult to the decades long and tragic on-going situation affecting Grassy Narrows and Wabaseemoong First Nations. While I acknowledge the Prime Minister’s apology, in order for it to be meaningful, he
Anishinabek Nation, ON (March 20, 2019) – Yesterday, Minister Morneau’s tabling of Federal Budget 2019, “Investing in the Middle Class”, has demonstrated the important strides the Liberal Government has taken to remedy First Nations historical inequity. “I am pleased to see funding committed towards post-secondary education and skills development and training, with a particular focus
(Toronto, February 28, 2019) Today, Minister of Indigenous Services Seamus O’Regan unveiled the long awaited proposed Bill C-92 in the House of Commons; this legislation, which was one of the first Calls to Action by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, will acknowledge First Nations’ jurisdiction over Indigenous children and families across Canada – ensuring Indigenous
(Toronto, February 27, 2019) – Yesterday, the Provincial Government tabled Bill 74, The People’s Health Care Act, 2019. This legislation is set to create a new Agency called Ontario Health, which will be formed by dissolving the province’s 14 Local Health Integration Networks (LHINs) and merging their duties with those of six other health agencies, including
(Toronto, February 14, 2019) Ontario Regional Chief RoseAnne Archibald is acknowledging February 14th, the Annual Women’s Memorial March; a day when thousands have the opportunity to gather together across Canada to remember and honour the women, girls and two spirited individuals who have died or have gone missing, and to support their loved ones. “On
(Ottawa, February 5, 2019) – Today, the Federal Government tabled Bill C-91 – An Act Respecting Indigenous Languages, with the intention that this Bill becomes law by the end of the current parliamentary session, and well before the upcoming federal election. This significant piece of legislation, which strives to support and protect Indigenous Languages, was
(Toronto, ON, January 29, 2019) Ontario Regional Chief RoseAnne Archibald celebrates the official launch of the International Year of Indigenous Languages. This is a particularly pressing and important issue internationally and within Canada as Indigenous peoples, communities and organizations make efforts to ensure the survival of Indigenous languages throughout Canada and to raise awareness of
(Toronto, January 14, 2019) Ontario Regional Chief RoseAnne Archibald welcomes the new Minister responsible for Indigenous Services Canada and those other impacted by today’s cabinet shuffle that included key changes to the Treasury Board, Justice, Indigenous Services and Veteran’s Affairs portfolios. “On behalf of the Chiefs of Ontario, I’d like to welcome and offer my
