(Toronto, ON – Sept 10, 2025) On Thursday, September 11, the Chiefs of Ontario and the Government of Ontario will host a joint announcement on the upcoming launch of the Chiefs of Ontario First Nations Business Directory. The event will take place in Timmins, Ontario, during the Northeastern Ontario First Nations Summit at Cedar Meadows Resort.
Ontario Regional Chief Abram Benedict and Minister Greg Rickford will highlight this significant step toward the creation of Ontario’s first Indigenous-led and certified First Nations Business Directory.
Members of the media are cordially invited to attend as follows:
- Date: Thursday, September 11, 2025
- Time: 12:05 – 12:35 PM ET
- Location: Ballroom, Cedar Meadows Resort, 1000 Norman St, Timmins, ON P4N 8R2
- Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/@ChiefsOfOntario/streams
Following the announcement, speakers will be available briefly to answer media questions.
Media accreditation is required for participation in the Q&A. There is no cost for accredited media to attend. To register, please email Isak Vaillancourt, Communications Manager at isak.vaillancourt@coo.org
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Media Contact:
Isak Vaillancourt
Communications Manager
Chiefs of Ontario
Telephone: 416-819-8184
Email: isak.vaillancourt@coo.org
Nemone Smith
Director of Communications
Ministry of Indigenous Affairs and First Nations Economic Reconciliation
Telephone: 416-458-1832
Email: nemone.smith@ontario.ca
