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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: |
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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: |
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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: |
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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

2026-07-10T15:20:48-04:00June 21st, 2019|Categories: Communications, OFNYPC, Political, Social, Youth|Tags: |
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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: |
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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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Ontario Regional Chief RoseAnne Archibald’s response to the tabling of the Ontario 2019 Budget

(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

2020-10-29T16:40:15-04:00April 12th, 2019|Categories: Communications, Economic, Education, Political|Tags: |
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Ontario Regional Chief Statement on Prime Ministers Comments

(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

2020-10-29T16:40:15-04:00March 28th, 2019|Categories: Communications, Political|
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Federal Liberal Pre-Election Budget Commits Additional $4.5 Billion for First Nations, Yet Leaves Critical Investments Unconfirmed

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

2020-10-29T16:40:15-04:00March 20th, 2019|Categories: Communications, Political|Tags: |
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Ontario Regional Chief RoseAnne Archibald Responds to Today’s Introduction of Bill c-92 in Parliament

(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

2020-10-29T16:40:15-04:00February 28th, 2019|Categories: Communications, Political, Social|Tags: |
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