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Registration is now live for the virtual Great Lakes and First Nations Data Sovereignty meeting on February 2, 2026 at 9:00 AM!

Registration: coo.smudging.ca:8443/Meeting/Regi...

For more information, visit: www.chiefsmeeting.com/great-lakes-...
January 29, 2026 at 7:02 PM
Today on Algonquin Territory, Chiefs of Ontario held a Quad Council meeting, bringing together representatives from the Ontario First Nations Young Peoples Council, First Nations Women’s Council, 2S/LGBTQQIAPD+ Council, and Knowledge Keepers Council for a full day of dialogue and collaboration
January 23, 2026 at 9:30 PM
💙 Today, and every day, we stand for First Nations mental health and breaking stigma. Every conversation matters.

Today is #BellLetsTalk Day.
Support is available:
1-855-242-3310 | Text HOPE to 45645 (24/7)
#FirstNationsMentalHealth
January 21, 2026 at 2:18 PM
Rooms blocks have been extended for the Chiefs of Ontario's 19th Annual Health Forum on February 11-12, 2026, in Toronto, ON.
Registration is open! Please note that room blocks expire Thursday, January 22, 2026. www.chiefsmeeting.com/2026healthfo...
January 19, 2026 at 2:45 PM
The Chiefs of Ontario Health Sector will host the 19th Annual Health Forum on February 11-12, 2026, in Toronto, ON. Registration is open! Please note that room blocks expire today, January 15, 2026.

Please visit www.chiefsmeeting.com/2026healthfo....
January 15, 2026 at 7:12 PM
November is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

Warning: This post deals with subject matter that may upset or trigger some readers.

To read the full DVDRC Report: tinyurl.com/3pfjd6na

#DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth
November 4, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Did you know that the rate of opioid-related deaths was highest among people aged 25 to 44 among both First Nations (20.6 per 10,000 people) and non-First Nations (2.4 per 10,000 people).
To read the full report, visit bit.ly/47cebcS.

#EndTheCrisisInOurNations
November 4, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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October 27, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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October 24, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Water is Life 💧

On October 21–22, 2025, First Nations Leadership, Knowledge Keepers, and environmental experts gathered in Niagara Falls to discuss the protection, restoration, and governance of our shared waters.

www.chiefsmeeting.com/great-lakes-...

#GreatLakes #WaterIsLife
October 22, 2025 at 7:58 PM
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October 22, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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October 20, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Myths vs. Reality: Ontario Metis Rights Assertions in First Nation Territories

Learn more: chiefs-of-ontario.org/.../justice/...

#ProtectFirstNationsRights
October 17, 2025 at 1:38 PM
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October 16, 2025 at 1:37 PM
For more information, read the final report here: osi-bis.ca/report/final...
October 15, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Myths vs. Reality: Ontario Metis Rights Assertions in First Nation Territories
Learn more: chiefs-of-ontario.org/.../justice/...
#ProtectFirstNationsRights
October 14, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Myths vs. Reality: Ontario Metis Rights Assertions in First Nation Territories

Learn more:
chiefs-of-ontario.org/priorities/j...

#ProtectFirstNationsRights
October 10, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Today, we are called to come together to honour our shared responsibility in supporting mental wellness within our communities. If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, visit hopeforwellness.ca or call 1-855-242-3310. Hope for Wellness is available 24/7.
October 10, 2025 at 3:53 PM
The Chiefs of Ontario (COO) Housing and Infrastructure Sector will be conducting two virtual information sessions for Ontario First Nations Leadership and technicians.

For more information, please visit: www.chiefsmeeting.com/info-session...
October 9, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Myths vs. Reality: Ontario Metis Rights Assertions in First Nation Territories

▶️Learn more: chiefs-of-ontario.org/.../justice/...
#ProtectFirstNationsRights
October 7, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Chiefs of Ontario Discontinue Judicial Reviews of the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act

Read the full statement here: chiefs-of-ontario.org/chiefs-of-on...

#canpoli
October 6, 2025 at 6:40 PM
That wraps up the Chiefs of Ontario Early Learning & Child Care Conference!
Held October 2-3, 2025, in Toronto, the gathering brought together First Nation Leadership, technicians, and educators in early learning for two days of knowledge-sharing, networking, and workshops.
October 3, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Myths vs. Reality: Ontario Metis Rights Assertions in First Nation Territories

Learn more: chiefs-of-ontario.org/.../justice/...
#ProtectFirstNationsRights
October 3, 2025 at 4:15 PM
1/3 On October 4, we recognize Sisters in Spirit Day as the National Day of Action for MMIWG2S.
This day is a time to honour and remember Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2SLGBTQIA+ people.
October 2, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Myths vs. Reality: Ontario Metis Rights Assertions in First Nation Territories. The Chiefs of Ontario separate fact from fiction, correcting misinformation, and protecting First Nations' rights.

Learn more: chiefs-of-ontario.org/priorities/j...
September 24, 2025 at 1:22 PM