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Did you know...? Unpatented mining claims grant a

Did you know...?

Unpatented mining claims grant a claim holder with the ability to carry out mineral exploration and development under the Mining Act within a certain area.

These claims are being staked at an exponential rate across Ontario. As of November 2023, there were 164,036 mining claims staked within the Anishinabek Nation’s territory, a drastic increase of 35,163 claims since May/June 2023.

While the province continues to push for the exploration and development of critical minerals in Ontario, it is critical that First Nations are meaningfully consulted with and collaborated with.

#DutytoConsult #FirstNationsRights #OntarioMining #RingOfFire #MiningClaims #MiningImpact

📣The Chiefs of Ontario Women’s Initiatives se

📣The Chiefs of Ontario Women’s Initiatives sector will host the third 2 Spirit Learning Series session on Tuesday May 28 from 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 am EDT.

Sylvia is a member of the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte, is the former Executive Director of the Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres, is the chair of the 2SLGBTQQIA+ Sub-Working Group of the MMIWG2S+ National Action Plan, and works as a consultant and advocate.

Tyler is the youngest and first 2 Spirit headperson elected to Ochapowace First Nation leadership, and sits as chairperson on the AFN National 2SLGBTQQIA+ Council. They will join us for a panel discussion on the importance of 2S+ perspectives in policy making, program development, and community organizing.

Register today with the link in our bio!

Less than one week away from the Indigenous Identi

Less than one week away from the Indigenous Identity Fraud Summit, co-hosted by the Chiefs of Ontario and the @manitobametisfederation!

Visit the Chiefs of Ontario YouTube account to watch the livestream on May 14 and 15, 2024.

For more information, please visit:https://indigenousidentityfraud.org/summit/

#IIFSummit2024

On May 6th, 2024, the Chiefs Committee on Economic

On May 6th, 2024, the Chiefs Committee on Economic Development (CCoED) and Ontario Regional Chief, Glen Hare, met with US Consular General Baxter Hunt to start a discussion on cross-border mobility issues and shared trade priorities.

#EconomicDevelopment

The Chiefs of Ontario have sued Ontario and Canada

The Chiefs of Ontario have sued Ontario and Canada for failing to provide First Nations with equal access to justice and the rule of law as other Canadians. Ontario First Nations Leaders and First Nations police services sent a clear message: It ends today.

For more information, please view the full press release: https://bit.ly/3UQ5q3q

#onpoli #canpoli

Join us in celebrating the 20th anniversary of the

Join us in celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Ontario First Nation Young Peoples Council with a golf tournament in Six Nations of the Grand River!

Dates: June 10, 2024.

Time: 11:00 a.m. Shotgun Start.

Location: MontHill Golf & Country Club - 4925 Hwy 6, Caledonia, ON. N3W 1Z6

Who should attend: Former OFNYPC Members, Youth, Elders, First Nations Leadership, Government Officials, Businesses, Organizations and Six Nations Community Members

For more information, including registration and sponsorship details, please visit ChiefsMeeting.com (link in bio)

May 5 is the the National Day of Awareness for Mis

May 5 is the the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, Two-Spirit and Gender Diverse People (MMIWG2S), also known as Red Dress Day.

On Red Dress Day, we honour all who have been impacted by violence against Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+.

Across Ontario, various events are happening to commemorate Red Dress Day.

By wearing red and supporting our communities and each other, we take this day as an opportunity to stand in solidarity and demand justice for those who have been affected.

*Please note that COO is not involved with any of these events and is sharing for awareness purposes only

#MMIW #MMIWG #MMIWG2S #NoMoreStolenSisters #RedDressDay

Less than 10% of Ontario First Nations have access

Less than 10% of Ontario First Nations have access to both adequate mobile and internet services.

For more information, please view the full Closing the Infrastructure Gap: Ontario Regional Analysis report. Link in bio.

#ClosetheInfrastructureGap #CTIG #CTIG2030

The Chiefs of Ontario and the @manitobametisfedera

The Chiefs of Ontario and the @manitobametisfederation, the National Government of the Red River Métis, are co-hosting the upcoming Summit on Indigenous Identity Fraud on May 14-15, 2024, at the Fort Garry Hotel in Winnipeg, MB.

This historic gathering will bring together First Nation, Inuit and Red River Métis Leadership from all regions to share information about the scale of the problem nationally of collective Indigenous identity fraud, and to explore options for a coordinated response to the theft of Indigenous identity and fraudulent organizations.

For more information about the Summit, please visit https://indigenousidentityfraud.org/summit/ (link in bio!)

*Please note there will be a public livestream available!

For Chiefs and Councillors who would like to register, please contact Samantha Restoule, Policy Advisor, at samantha.restoule@coo.org.

#iifsummit2024

Today, staff from the Chiefs of Ontario Environmen

Today, staff from the Chiefs of Ontario Environment Sector presented at the 43rd International Association for Impact Assessment in Dublin, Ireland!

They discussed COO's 2024 First Nations Environmental Assessment Toolkit which will be made available digitally in the coming weeks.

Close the Infrastructure Gap - Ramon Kataquapit F

Close the Infrastructure Gap - Ramon Kataquapit

For more information, please view the full Closing the Infrastructure Gap: Ontario Regional Analysis report, which provides an Ontario-specific analysis and outlines the investments needed from the government to close the gap for Ontario First Nations. Link in bio.

#ClosetheInfrastructureGap #CTIG #CTIG2030

2 Spirit Learning Series with Teddy Syrette! The

2 Spirit Learning Series with Teddy Syrette!

The Chiefs of Ontario Women’s Initiatives sector will host the second 2 Spirit Learning Series session on Sunday April 28 from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 pm EDT. Teddy Syrette/Ozhawa Anaung Kwe (Yellow Star Woman), a Queer-Indigenous advocate and artist, will join us to discuss topics like gender, sexuality and attraction, mental health, harm reduction, acceptance, and healing.

Date: Sunday April 28 2024

Time: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. EDT

Location: Virtual via Zoom

Who should attend: First Nations community members, 2S and Indigiqueer folks, Leadership, service providers, allies

Registration link can be found in our bio!

#2Spirit

The Chiefs of Ontario and @sixnationsgr will host

The Chiefs of Ontario and @sixnationsgr will host the Annual Chiefs Assembly (ACA) and Regional Chief Election on June 11-13, 2024.

📣Registration is now live!
https://coo.smudging.ca:8443/Meeting/Register/b618c4f0-d6f6-42e2-9843-db60901bc634

To register, and for Assembly materials, please visit ChiefsMeeting.com (link in bio)

#COOACA2024

The largest gap faced by Ontario First Nations is

The largest gap faced by Ontario First Nations is housing, which requires a $25.8 billion investment.

3,386 New Units Needed
5,786 Overcrowded Units
26,987 New Service Lots Needed
8,272 Major Renovations needed

For more information, please view the full Closing the Infrastructure Gap: Ontario Regional Analysis report, which provides an Ontario-specific analysis and lens to complement the national numbers that are presented in the @assemblyoffirstnations report. Link in bio.

#ClosetheInfrastructureGap #CTIG #CTIG2030

On March 19-21, 2024, the Chiefs of Ontario hosted

On March 19-21, 2024, the Chiefs of Ontario hosted the First Nations Community Wellness Conference.

This collaborative forum served as a space for Ontario First Nations leadership, community workers, and government representatives, to come together and work towards the united goal of improving community wellness among Ontario First Nations.

For more information, including archived presentations, please visit https://www.chiefsmeeting.com/first-nations-community-wellness-conference (link in bio!)

#COOFNWellness2024

Decades of underfunding have led to the massive in

Decades of underfunding have led to the massive infrastructure gap that continues to affect First Nations today across this country.

In Ontario alone, it will cost $58.9 billion to ensure on-reserve infrastructure in First Nations in Ontario is on par with the rest of the province by 2030 — a gap that is among the widest in the country.

If this gap is not addressed, and the status quo continues, the infrastructure gap in Ontario will rise to $80.9 billion by 2040 due to cost escalation alone.

#closetheinfrastructuregap #CTIG #CTIG2030

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