Foreword – Environment Director
Sheko:lih and welcome to the winter edition of the Chiefs of Ontario’s Environment Newsletter.
Our ceremonies follow the cycle of the seasons and are determined by careful observance of the land, moon, and seasons’ cycle. Midwinter (Tshatek’chelha) is a time of renewing our responsibilities for the coming year and to give thanks to all things on earth. In this quarterly newsletter, the Environment team will provide several key updates on files that continue to move forward and reflect upon successes. We continue to provide updates on a number of key areas such as climate change, the great lakes (largest eco-system), safe drinking water, and environmental protection activities. We hope you enjoy the Good News Stories that continue to provide us with motivational projects in First Nation Communities breaking barriers for everyone.
We all know that the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted every one of us, and now more than ever, it is important to show kindness and compassion to each other. I look forward to meeting everyone in person again soon at one of the Chiefs of Ontario’s meetings.
Once again, I want to thank the front-line workers for their continued dedication to ensuring we are all safe and healthy during the pandemic. Thank you to the Chiefs Committee on the Environment, who have incredible demands on their time as leaders during this global pandemic, and yet continue to find time to support and guide the advocacy efforts of the Environment team during these very challenging times.
I hope you enjoy the winter edition of the newsletter, and in closing, I want to acknowledge the Environment team at the Chiefs of Ontario; their dedication and resilience during these unprecedented times bring a strong message of hope and strength.
The Environment Newsletter can be viewed online by desktop, tablet, or smartphone. If you have any feedback, please contact Kathleen Padulo at Kathleen.Padulo@coo.org.
Kathleen Padulo
Chiefs of Ontario, Director of Environment
Download the full newsletter here: Chiefs of Ontario – Environment Newsletter – Jan Feb Mar 2022 Final
