(Toronto, Ont.–Sept. 30, 2024) Ontario Regional Chief Abram Benedict has released the following statement on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: “The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is a stark reminder of what First Nations children endured at residential schools. These institutions caused unimaginable harm to entire generations of First Nations people that
(Toronto, Ont.–September 23, 2024) Ontario Regional Chief Abram Benedict issued the following statement regarding Métis Nation–Saskatchewan’s withdrawal from the Métis National Council: The Chiefs of Ontario (COO) congratulate the Métis Nation–Saskatchewan (MN–S) on its decision to withdraw from the Métis National Council (MNC), the national Métis body, and for once again taking concrete steps to
(Toronto ON – June 3, 2024) Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare and the Ontario First Nations Young Peoples Council (OFNYPC) have issued the following statement regarding National Indigenous History Month and Pride Month: “As June marks both National Indigenous History Month and Pride Month, this time serves as a profound opportunity to honour the rich
(Toronto, ON – March 21, 2024) Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare has released the following statement following this week’s announcement from the Auditor General of Canada, outlining how Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) and the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) has failed in their mandated duties to improve housing quality in First Nations. Despite investments
(March 6, 2024 – Toronto, ON) Yesterday, First Nations Leaders joined together alongside industry experts and media to spur discussion First Nation mining priorities, including the Mining Lands Administration System (MLAS) Moratorium and the importance of First Nations consultation and engagement. “To call for a moratorium on the MLAS is both a critical and timely
(Toronto, ON – January 24, 2024) The Chiefs of Ontario have released the following statement regarding their call for a 365-day moratorium on the Mining Lands Administration System (MLAS), commencing January 24th, 2024. “In accordance with Resolution 23/30S, which was passed at the Fall Chiefs Assembly 2023, the Chiefs of Ontario are calling on the
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
