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On the United Nations International Day for the El

On the United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, First Nations Leadership in Ontario calls on all levels of government to prioritize ending gender-based violence in support of all First Nations women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ individuals in Ontario and around the world.

The #16DaysofActivism Against Gender-based Violence is an annual international campaign that begins on November 25 and goes until December 10, Human Rights Day.

For more information about an Ontario First Nations Gender-Based Violence Action Plan, please visit the MMIWG2S Family Gathering Summary Report, prepared by the Women’s Initiatives Sector:

https://chiefs-of-ontario.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/January-Gathering-2022.pdf

Thank you to everyone who attended the #COOFCA2023

Thank you to everyone who attended the #COOFCA2023 in person or virtually!

The three-day assembly highlighted critical updates on various issues and priorities for First Nations in Ontario.

Presentations and materials from the assembly can be found on https://www.chiefsmeeting.com/fallchiefsassembly2023 (link in bio!)

#COOFCA2023

OFNYPC’s information booth and fundraising table

OFNYPC’s information booth and fundraising table is set up in the vendors hall at the Fall Chiefs Assembly 2023.

Funds raised will support First Nations youth advocacy initiatives in Ontario.

OFNYPC Representatives Tehya Quachegan and Pierre Debassige are selling raffle tickets. They look forward to meeting with Chiefs and elegates over the next two days to talk about the OFNYPC’s work!

#COOFCA2023

The Chiefs of Ontario (COO) will be hosting a Fall

The Chiefs of Ontario (COO) will be hosting a Fall Chiefs Assembly (FCA) in Toronto, Ontario, on the ancestral territory of many nations, including the Anishnabeg, Chippewa, Haudenosaunee, and Wendat peoples.

Toronto is also part of Treaty 13, signed by representatives of the Crown and Mississaugas of the Credit, as well as the Williams Treaties, signed with various Mississauga nations.

COO invites all First Nations Leadership, Youth, Technicians, and Community Members to join the FCA livestream on November 21, 22 & 23, 2023.

https://www.youtube.com/@ChiefsOfOntario

For additional information and to access meeting materials, please visit https://www.chiefsmeeting.com/fallchiefsassembly2023 (link in bio) or email meetingsupport@coo.org

📣 Calling all First Nations Leadership, Economi

📣 Calling all First Nations Leadership, Economic Development Officers & First Nation Business Owners!

The Chiefs of Ontario Economic Development Sector with the support of Institute of Fiscal Studies and Democracy (IFSD) is hosting a series of engagement sessions on November 29 and December 6, 2023.

Please note that COO will cover travel and accommodation for one Economic Development Director/Officer from each First Nations community.

To register, please visit the ChiefsMeeting link in our bio.

Thank you to everyone who attended the Powering Up

Thank you to everyone who attended the Powering Up Data Sovereignty Conference on October 24-26, 2023!

All presentations can be found on the event webpage.

#COOPoweringUp

Calling all First Nations Youth!📣 The Chiefs o

Calling all First Nations Youth!📣

The Chiefs of Ontario and Ontario First Nation Young Peoples Council invite all First Nations youth in Ontario to virtually attend the Fall Chiefs Assembly on November 21-23, 2023.

For additional information, please visit https://www.chiefsmeeting.com/fallchiefsassembly2023 (link in bio!)

The Chiefs of Ontario Research and Data Management

The Chiefs of Ontario Research and Data Management Sector will host a Powering Up Data Sovereignty Conference on October 24-26, 2023 📣

Participants will have the opportunity to hear from First Nation data experts and practitioners about the frameworks and principles central to First Nations data sovereignty and governance. Speakers include, Gord Peters, Dr. Maggie Walter and Dr. Jennifer Walker.

For registration, please visit: https://bit.ly/COOPoweringUp

For more information, please visit: https://www.chiefsmeeting.com/poweringup (link in bio)

#coopoweringup

The Chiefs of Ontario Social Services Sector will

The Chiefs of Ontario Social Services Sector will host a Post-Majority Support Services and Child & Family Services (CFS) Capital Conference on November 7-8, 2023 in Toronto, Ontario! 📣

This conference-gathering will provide a learning and sharing opportunity for all participants with a focus on success stories and best practices.

Register today: https://coo.smudging.ca:8443/Meeting/Register/c06bb846-22c1-4ba9-9171-c71d658f8e3a (link can be found in bio via ChiefsMeeting website)

Tomorrow is the third annual National Day for Trut

Tomorrow is the third annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known as #OrangeShirtDay. Please note that our office will be closed on Monday, October 2, 2023, in recognition of #September30, and to commemorate the appalling legacy of residential schools and to honour the healing journey of survivors and their families across Canada.

On September 20th, over 500 community members, tec

On September 20th, over 500 community members, technicians, and First Nations Leadership gathered on Parliament Hill to stand in solidarity against Bill C-53.

Thank you to everyone who attended and supported this demonstration.

For more information and to send a letter to your Member of Parliament (MP), visit: https://fnrightsatrisk.ca/.

#SayNoToBillC53 #KillTheBill

Tomorrow is the big day! We will be starting at 12

Tomorrow is the big day! We will be starting at 12 PM EST on the West Lawn, Parliament Hill, Ottawa, Ontario.

Please note that the demonstration will represent people coming together to stand in unity to protect the legitimacy of First Nations rights.

We ask that those planning to attend in support of First Nations’ inherent and Treaty rights do so in a respectful, peaceful, and harmonious manner.

For more information, please visit, https://fnrightsatrisk.ca/ (link in bio)
#SayNoToBillC53 #KillTheBill

Did you know we are providing communities with bus

Did you know we are providing communities with busing to and from the Ottawa Demonstration?

Busing, lunch, and water will be provided free of charge. First come first serve!

If you are interested, please reach out directly to one of the coordinators below:

Algonquins of Pikwakanagan
Alann Hein chiefcouncil@pikwakanagan.ca & Rose Yankoo ryankoo@pikwakanagan.

Nipissing First Nation
Freda Martel fredam@nfn.ca

Sudbury
Joleen Secord joleens@mchigeeng.ca & Natalie Edward nataliee@mchigeeng.ca

Rama
Brenda Ingersoll at brendai@ramafirstnation.ca

Scugog
crichards@scugogfirstnation.com or Trisha Shearer (705) 295-4421 (Hiawatha)

Six Nations
TNCEC@sixnations.ca

Tyendinaga
Amsey Maracle at chiefsassistant@mbq-tmt.org

Akwesasne
communications@akwesasne.ca & EA corine.francis@akwesasne.ca

We are looking forward to the Ottawa Rally - First

We are looking forward to the Ottawa Rally - First Nations Opposition to the Passing of Bill C-53 on September 20th!

We will be starting at 12:00PM EST on the West Lawn, Parliament Hill, Ottawa, Ontario.

For more information, please view the Demonstration Agenda or visit https://fnrightsatrisk.ca/

We’re 1 week away from the Ottawa Rally - First

We’re 1 week away from the Ottawa Rally - First Nations Opposition to the Passing of Bill C-53 on September 20th at Parliament Hill! 📣📣📣

The demonstration will be starting at 12:00 PM EST (revised start time)

Please note that the demonstration will represent people coming together to stand in unity to protect the legitimacy of First Nations rights.

We ask that those planning to attend in support of First Nations’ inherent and Treaty rights do so in a respectful, peaceful, and harmonious manner.

For more information, please visit, https://fnrightsatrisk.ca/ (link in bio!)

Mishiikenh Kwe - Autumn Smith, an artist from Magn

Mishiikenh Kwe - Autumn Smith, an artist from Magnetawan First Nation has created this beautiful artwork in support of the opposition to Bill C-53.

Thank you for sharing this with us! 🎨

*Please note the revised start time of the event is 12 PM EST!

To learn more, please visit: https://fnrightsatrisk.ca/
#KillTheBill #saynotobillc53

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