The Chiefs of Ontario Resource Database contains relevant information, reports, news releases, and other resource documents pertaining to First Nations communities in Ontario.
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Media Releases
First Nations people in Ontario disproportionately affected by opioid crisis, new report shows
(Toronto, Ont.–Oct. 6, 2025) Opioids are killing and harming First Nations people in Ontario at an alarming rate much higher than
Chiefs of Ontario Support Joint Police Operations Against Organized Crime, Reiterate Call for Federal Recognition of First Nations Policing as an Essential Service
(Toronto, Ont.–October, 1 2025) The Chiefs of Ontario express strong support for recent investigations between First Nation police services and the
Chiefs of Ontario Releases a Statement on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
(Toronto, Ont.–Sept. 30, 2025) On the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the Chiefs of Ontario and its Leadership reflect on
Chiefs of Ontario to Launch Business Directory in 2025 to Protect and Promote First Nation Businesses
With support from Ontario’s Ministry of Indigenous Affairs and First Nations Economic Reconciliation (Timmins, Ont. – September, 11, 2025) – Today,
Media Advisory: Joint Announcement – Chiefs of Ontario & Government of Ontario
(Toronto, ON – Sept 10, 2025) On Thursday, September 11, the Chiefs of Ontario and the Government of Ontario will host
Chiefs of Ontario issue statement on cancellation of herbicide spraying in the North Shore area
(Toronto, Ont.–Aug. 28, 2025) Aerial glyphosate spraying that was planned for Lake Huron’s North Shore area has been cancelled, according to
Media Advisory – Chiefs of Ontario to Host 2nd Annual First Nations Community Wellness Conference
(Toronto, ON – August 14, 2025) The Chiefs of Ontario invite media to attend a special media event during the 2nd
New report reinforces utter lack of historical evidence of Métis in Ontario region
(Toronto, Ont.–July 30, 2025) There is no documented evidence of a Métis presence in the territory of six First Nations represented