Bill C-53

The Chiefs of Ontario ask for truths to be shared this holiday season

(Toronto, ON – December 19, 2023) The Chiefs of Ontario have released the following statement ahead of the 2023 holiday break: As we wrap up 2023 and head into the holiday break, the Chiefs of Ontario are sharing their wish list for 2024. Our biggest hope is that 2024 brings long-awaited truths to light regarding

2025-06-13T12:38:13-04:00December 19th, 2023|Categories: Communications, Justice|Tags: |

The Chiefs of Ontario support Temagami First Nation and Teme-Augama Anishnabai’s legal action challenging the Ontario Métis Harvesting Agreement and Métis section 35 rights in their Ancestral territory

(Toronto, ON – December 1, 2023) Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare has issued the following statement offering support to Temagami First Nation and Teme-Augama Anishnabai following their filling of a statement of claim to protect their inherent and constitutionally protected rights from unfounded Métis rights assertions in their Ancestral territory: “Temagami First Nation and Teme-Augama Anishnabai

2025-06-13T12:38:13-04:00December 1st, 2023|Categories: Communications, Justice|Tags: |

AMC Stands with Chiefs of Ontario, Urges Federal Government to Halt Unilateral Advancement of Bill C-53 Without Free Prior and Informed Consent

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NOVEMBER 16, 2023 Treaty 1 Territory – The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC) and the Chiefs of Ontario are unwavering in their commitment to protecting the rights of First Nations and are urgently calling on the federal government to halt the expedited progression of Bill C-53 into legislation without obtaining the free,

2025-06-13T12:35:26-04:00November 16th, 2023|Categories: Communications, Justice|Tags: |

First Nations Remain Committed to Protecting Their Inherent and Treaty Rights

(October 20, 2023 – Toronto, ON) The Chiefs of Ontario released the following statement regarding the protection of First Nations Inherent and Treaty rights in the Ontario region: First Nations in the Ontario region have long opposed Métis rights assertions in our Ancestral and Treaty territories. We remain committed to protecting First Nations Inherent and

2025-06-13T12:35:10-04:00October 20th, 2023|Categories: Communications, Justice|Tags: |

Chiefs of Ontario Returning to Parliament Hill on September 20 for a Peaceful Demonstration

(Toronto, ON – September 8, 2023) The Chiefs of Ontario has issued the following statement regarding the upcoming planned demonstration in Ottawa, ON, in opposition to Bill C-53: The Chiefs of Ontario have invited all First Nations Leadership, technicians and grassroots people to attend a peaceful demonstration on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, ON, on Wednesday,

2025-06-13T12:34:53-04:00September 8th, 2023|Categories: Communications|Tags: |

Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare Celebrates the Passing of AFN Resolution #44/23, “Protect First Nations Rights and Interests from Unfounded Métis Rights Assertions”

(Toronto, ON – July 25, 2023) Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare has released the following statement regarding the passing of Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Resolution #33/23 during the AFN Annual General Assembly (AGA), held on July 11-13, 2023: “I am pleased to announce that, during the AGA, Chiefs-in-Assembly passed Resolution #44/23, titled ‘Protect First

2025-06-13T12:34:22-04:00July 25th, 2023|Categories: Communications, Justice|Tags: |

Chiefs of Ontario Remain United in Protecting First Nations Rights from Bill C-53

(July 4, 2023 – Toronto, ON) The Chiefs of Ontario remain united in support of First Nations in the Ontario region and remain united in our efforts to protect First Nations rights from Bill C-53, a proposed federal law that would recognize alleged “communities” represented by the Métis Nation of Ontario (“MNO”) as holding section

2025-06-13T12:34:06-04:00July 4th, 2023|Categories: Communications, Justice|Tags: |

Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare Responds to Tabling of Divisive Legislation Regarding Recognition of Illegitimate “Historic” Metis Communities on Indigenous Peoples Day

(June 21, 2023 – Toronto, ON) Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare issued the following statement responding to the tabling of divisive legislation regarding the recognition of illegitimate “historic” Metis Communities on Indigenous Peoples Day: “The federal government is introducing legislation today that would recognize the Métis Nation of Ontario’s communities as being section 35 rights-holders.”

2025-06-13T12:33:48-04:00June 21st, 2023|Categories: Communications, Justice, ORC Bulletins|Tags: |

Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare Issues Statement of Support for First Nations in the Ontario Region Opposing Proposed Federal Métis Self-Government Legislation

(May 19, 2023 – Toronto, ON) Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare issued the following statement of support for First Nations in the Ontario Region who have voiced their opposition to the proposed federal Metis self-government legislation: “I wholeheartedly support First Nations in the Ontario region in opposing the proposed federal Métis self-government legislation and the

2025-06-13T12:33:31-04:00May 19th, 2023|Categories: Communications|Tags: |

Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare Supports Robinson-Huron Waawiindamaagewin in Release of New Research Report: An Exploratory Study of the Métis Nation of Ontario’s “Historic Métis Communities” in Robinson-Huron Treaty Territory

(May 10, 2023 – Toronto, ON) Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare issued the following statement in support of Robinson-Huron Waawiindamaagewin’s release of a new research report: An Exploratory Study of the Métis Nation of Ontario’s “Historic Métis Communities” in Robinson-Huron Treaty Territory: “I support Robinson-Huron Waawiindamaagewin (“RHW”) and its 21 member First Nations in their

2025-06-13T12:33:19-04:00May 10th, 2023|Categories: Communications, Justice|Tags: |
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