(M’Chigeeng First Nation, ON - August 12, 2021) On behalf of the Chiefs of Ontario, Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare congratulates Derek Fox, of Bearskin Lake First Nation, as new Grand Chief of the Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) and the Executive Council on their election, which took place yesterday at the 39th Annual Keewaywin Conference.
(M’Chigeeng First Nation, ON - August 9, 2021) Today, the Ontario Regional Chief, Glen Hare, issued the following statement on the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples: “Today, on the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, we recognize and celebrate the vibrant culture, ancestral traditions, diversity and contributions of First Nations and the
(Toronto, ON, June 16, 2021) — A historic day, the Chiefs in Ontario elected Glen Hare, former Anishinabek Nation Grand Chief from M'Chigeeng First Nation, as Ontario Regional Chief in an online traditional ceremony during the 47th Annual All Ontario Chiefs Conference hosted by Grand Council Treaty #3. Ontario Regional Chief Elect Glen Hare ran
(12:00 P.M., June 15, 2021 - Taykwa Tagamou Nation Territory, ON) – Ontario Regional Chief RoseAnne Archibald, together with Ontario First Nation leaders, acknowledges the provincial government’s commitment made today to search the grounds of all former residential schools across Ontario as part of the ongoing journey of reconciliation. Ontario Indigenous Affairs Minister, Greg Rickford
(June 8, 2021 - Taykwa Tagamou Nation Territory, ON) – Ontario Regional Chief RoseAnne Archibald issued the following statement on the sentencing of Brayden Bushby, who was convicted of manslaughter last year in the 2017 death of Barbara Kentner: “Barbara Kentner was described by her sister as ‘As a light in the darkness. A beautiful
(June 3, 2021 - Taykwa Tagamou Nation Territory, ON) Ontario Regional Chief RoseAnne Archibald issued the following statement on the 6th anniversary of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Release of the 94 Calls to Action: “After last week’s discovery of the 215 children found in a mass grave at the former Kamloops Indian Residential School,
May 6, 2021 Ottawa - Department of Justice Canada Collaboration with provincial partners and Indigenous communities is essential to walking the shared path of reconciliation with Indigenous peoples. Renewing that relationship includes upholding and protecting Indigenous peoples’ inherent right to self-determination, and ensuring community well-being and safety. Today, Ontario Regional Chief RoseAnne Archibald, the members
(Taykwa Tagamou Nation, ON – May 05, 2021) – Today, Ontario Regional Chief RoseAnne Archibald issued the following statement on Red Dress Day and the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG): “Each year on May 5, we mark the annual Red Dress Day and the National Day of
(Taykwa Tagamou Nation Territory ON, April 22, 2021) – On April 22, Earth Day and Great Lakes Day, the Ontario Regional Chief, RoseAnne Archibald, asks everyone to collectively give thanks to Mother Earth and reflect upon the essential role we all play in protecting and preserving our land, waters, air, and natural resources. “Today, April
(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,
