(Toronto, Ont – May 30 2025) First Nations Leadership, community members, and allies, from across the region, will gather in opposition to Bill 5, Protect Ontario by Unleashing Our Economy Act, 2025, citing it as a direct threat to the lands, jurisdiction, and sovereignty of First Nations.

Members of the media are cordially invited to attend as follows:

When: Monday, June 2, 2025
Time: 12:30 PM – 4:00 PM
Where: Queen’s Park Front Lawn 111 Wellesley St W, Toronto, ON

Lead Organizer: Robinson Huron Waawiindamaagewin

Partnering organizations:

  • Anishinabek Nation
  • Association of Iroquois and Allied Indians
  • Chiefs of Ontario
  • Nishnawbe Aski Nation
  • Grand Council Treaty #3
  • Independent First Nations
  • Additional partners to be announced

Supporters are encouraged to attend, wear red, and stand in solidarity. View the event poster here

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For media inquiries, please contact:

Jamie Monastyrski, Communications Manager

Robinson Huron Waawiindamaagewin

519-200-7136

jamie@waawiindamaagewin.com