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The Chiefs of Ontario will be hosting two addition

The Chiefs of Ontario will be hosting two additional virtual information sessions on the Long-Term Reform of the First Nations Children and Family Services (FNCFS) Program Final Agreement. The sessions will take place on:

• September 23, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. EST
• October 4, 10 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. EST

The sessions will focus on all funding components of the draft Final Agreement. Each session will include a dedicated question and answer period, allowing participants to field questions and seek clarification.

To participate in the virtual information sessions, online registration is required.

Registration information available in bio.

Who Should Attend: Ontario First Nations Leadership, Proxy, Councillors, Technicians, Agency Staff, Elders, Community Members

For additional information, please visit
www.chiefsmeeting.com/virtual-information-session-ltr or email Tyler Gary, Communications Officer, Social Services Sector at tyler.gary@coo.org.

The Chiefs of Ontario will be hosting a Special Ch

The Chiefs of Ontario will be hosting a Special Chiefs Assembly on the draft Final Agreement (FA) related to the long-term reforms of the First Nations Children & Family Services (FNCFS) program. Ontario First Nations Leadership will have the opportunity to learn more about proposed long-term reform and vote on the resolution to consider the approval of the FA.

Registration link for SCA in bio.

The SCA is open to Chiefs and proxies. To vote, you must be a Chief or a designated proxy. Proxy letters and more FA resources can be found on the Chiefs Meeting page - Link in bio.

Date: October 10, 2024
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. EST
Location: Chelsea Hotel Toronto, 33 Gerrard St W, Toronto, ON
Hybrid In-Person and Online
Who Should Attend: Ontario First Nations Leadership or Proxy

Next month, First Nations across Canada will decid

Next month, First Nations across Canada will decide whether to accept the $47.8-billion agreement to reform on-reserve child welfare systems and stop decades of discrimination against First Nations youth. Abram Benedict Ontario Regional Chief shares his thoughts on the proposed settlement, discusses the history of the litigation and why the Chiefs of Ontario intervened in the litigation and negotiation.

Video available in bio.

The Chiefs of Ontario and Nishnawbe Aski Nation ᐊᓂᔑᓇᐯ ᐊᔅᑭ ᐅᑭᒪᐎᓐ have made a website to assist Leadership in this monumental decision. It covers key aspects of the proposed agreement, such as the unique factors affecting Ontario First Nations, the proposed agreement's potential for meaningful reform, and important dates.

Access to website available in bio.

#FNCFSReform #equalcare

📢 UPCOMING EVENT The Chiefs of Ontario and con

📢 UPCOMING EVENT

The Chiefs of Ontario and consultants from Indigenous & Community Engagement Inc. will be conducting two (2) in-person engagement sessions for Ontario First Nations Leadership and technicians to determine and gather feedback on options for Chiefs’ consideration for allocation methods for the Ontario First Nations-specific off-reserve housing funding allocations over the next seven (7) years.

Dates and Locations:
October 1, 2024 - Toronto, ON
October 8, 2024 - Thunder Bay, ON

For more information, background materials or to register, please visit: https://www.chiefsmeeting.com/off-reserve-engagements

The Chiefs of Ontario and Nishnawbe Aski Nation ar

The Chiefs of Ontario and Nishnawbe Aski Nation are proud to announce the launch of a dedicated website about the long-term reform of the First Nations Children and Family Services (FNCFS) Program.

Website link in our bio

This website serves as a comprehensive information hub for the long-term reform final agreement.

Here, you will find the draft final agreement, executive summary, FAQ booklet, information graphics, and details on remoteness funding adjustments.

This webpage is designed to keep Leadership, technicians, and community members informed and engaged with this critical information.

#FNCFSReform #EqualCare @nishnawbe_askination

The Final Agreement on Long-Term Reform of the Fir

The Final Agreement on Long-Term Reform of the First Nations Child and Family Services (FNCFS) Program is a monumental step towards care and support for First Nations children and families. Here’s how it benefits First Nations in Ontario:

• Increased and Flexible Funding
• Enhanced Role of First Nations in Service Delivery
• Improved Accountability
• Support for First Nations Exercising Jurisdiction
• Streamlined Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Process
• Support for Unforeseen Events
• Operational and Data Support
• Program Assessments

Seaira Maracle and her family are from Tyendinaga

Seaira Maracle and her family are from Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory. Together, five generations run a handful of businesses that incorporate traditional knowledge and teachings with modern practices.

Te'khas Alchemy is a company offering natural and holistic medicines, salves, traditional medicines, and foods, to support mental, physical and spiritual wellbeing. Everything is made from the remnants of animals used in her family's other businesses.

We caught up with Seaira to learn why she signed up for the new Chiefs of Ontario First Nations Business Directory.

"It's going to elevate my business, get my name out there, get my community out there," Maracle said. "I think a central place for Indigenous businesses would be very beneficial for networking—not only for inside Indigenous communities but for the outside as well."

Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/DVjo0ogHPxw

Learn more about the directory or sign up for yourself on the Chiefs of Ontario website: https://chiefs-of-ontario.org/priorities/economic/ofnbd-listing/

The Final Agreement commits $47.8 billion over ten

The Final Agreement commits $47.8 billion over ten years, retroactive to April 1, 2024,
to implement a reformed First Nations Child and Family Services (FNCFS) Program.

Funding will continue after the ten-year period. Canada’s obligation to provide non-discriminatory services to First Nations children continues to exist after the expiry of the Final Agreement.

Funding is allocated to support First Nations Children and Family Services Agencies and First Nations. It is important to note that the Assembly of First Nations, Chiefs of Ontario, and Nishnawbe Aski Nation are not receiving operational funding under the Final Agreement.

There will be funding to support the parties’ participation in the Reform Implementation Committee, which will be established to oversee and monitor the
implementation of the reformed First Nations Child and Family Services Program.

#FNCFS #EqualCare #ChildWelfare

The Chiefs of Ontario will be hosting two addition

The Chiefs of Ontario will be hosting two additional virtual information sessions on the Long-Term Reform of the First Nations Children and Family Services (FNCFS) Program Final Agreement. The sessions will take place on:

• September 23, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. EST
• October 4, 10 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. EST

These sessions will provide insights into key components of the agreement, including the Capital Approach, Post-Majority Support Services (PMSS) Approach, and the Final Agreement Terms and Conditions. Each session will include a dedicated question and answer period, allowing participants to field questions and seek clarification.

To participate in the virtual information sessions, online registration is required. Link in bio!

Who Should Attend: Ontario First Nations Leadership, Proxy, Councillors, Technicians, Agency Staff, Elders, Community Members

For additional information, please visit www.chiefsmeeting.com/virtual-information-session-ltr or email Tyler Gary, Communications Officer, Social Services Sector at tyler.gary@coo.org.

The Chiefs of Ontario Social Services Sector and O

The Chiefs of Ontario Social Services Sector and OKT Law have prepared an FAQ’s booklet on the Final Agreement (FA) on the Long-Term Reform (LTR) of the First Nations Child and Family Services (FNCFS) Program.

View and download the booklet here! (link in bio)

#FNCFS #Reform #EqualCare

The Chiefs of Ontario Research and Data Management

The Chiefs of Ontario Research and Data Management Sector has released a report on the social data landscape for First Nations in Ontario. The purpose of this report is to provide an environmental scan on the status of First Nations social data in Ontario, and to assess the barriers and opportunities to advance OCAP® discovered in this scan. Information was gathered through literature reviews, exploring data available online, and interviews with key stakeholders. The social data landscape is quite complex, with a variety of organizations that collect First Nations social data in Ontario. This includes the provincial and federal governments, First Nations themselves, various organizations that provide services to First Nations, and researchers.

You can find the report here: https://chiefs-of-ontario.org/priorities/research/

Curious about the impact of the Final Agreement on

Curious about the impact of the Final Agreement on the Reform of First Nations Child and Family Services (FNCFS) program? Dive into the post to learn more about the scope and purpose!

#FNCFSReform #ChildWelfare #EqualCare

In episode 4 of the Voices of Sovereignty podcast

In episode 4 of the Voices of Sovereignty podcast series, Erin Corston and Gonzague Guéranger from the First Nations Information Governance Centre (FNIGC) are joining us to share the story behind the development of the First Nations Data Governance Strategy (FNDGS) and why the FNDGS is crucial for the future of First Nations data sovereignty.

Link in bio!

First Nation Leadership Ontario share the same con

First Nation Leadership Ontario share the same concerns that legitimate Métis organizations have had about the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) for years.

The mere existence of individuals of mixed European and First Nation ancestry in the province does not prove the existence of a distinct, rights-bearing nation.

“Our concern is that the MNC’s internal investigation into MNO is merely another example of a process created to rubberstamp the MNO’s claims that only serve MNO’s political agenda,” said Caldwell First Nation Chief Mary Duckworth. “We are deeply skeptical about the results that will come from the MNC’s internal investigation into the MNO. First Nations have lived in Ontario for thousands of years and we’ve done the research that Canada and Ontario haven’t—we know these so-called ‘Métis communities’ never existed.”

MNO’s aggressive and illusory campaign that distorts the historical record to a manufacture distinct Métis communities that never existed must end. First Nations call for transparency from Ontario and Canada and genuine, open scrutiny of the MNO’s claims.

“There is nothing that could come out of the MNC’s internal review that would change the fact that there was never a ‘historic Métis community’ in N’dakimenan,” said Temagami First Nation Chief Shelly Moore-Frappier. “We did exhaustive research to prepare for our land defense in Ontario (Attorney General) v Bear Island Foundation, [1991] and we can guarantee that fact.”

“Our history and genealogies are thoroughly documented by our oral tradition, and fur trade and colonial records. Historically, anyone who could be described as ‘mixed blood’ was naturalized and adopted under our authority. Today, we continue to exercise our inherent right to self-determination. While some of our citizens may be non-status Indians, they are not Métis—they are Teme-Augama Anishnabai,” Chief Moore-Frappier said.

Read the full press release here: https://chiefs-of-ontario.org/first-nations-in-ontario-continue-to-call-for-more-clarity-surrounding-the-identification-of-six-new-so-called-historic-metis-communities-in-the-region/ (link in bio)

📣Please note that the COO Special Chiefs Assemb

📣Please note that the COO Special Chiefs Assembly (SCA) originally scheduled for September 10-11 will be postponed. This time will instead be used as an information session for Leadership only.

The Chiefs of Ontario will be hosting a Leadership Information Session on the Long-term reform of the First Nations Children and Family Services (FNCFS) program on September 10 via Zoom.

Ontario First Nations Leadership will have the opportunity to learn more about proposed long-term reform, including benefits and implications for Ontario First Nations, innovations in funding and program delivery, and more.

To register and for more information, please visit https://www.chiefsmeeting.com/leadershipinfosession (link in bio)

Late last week, the federal government reversed a

Late last week, the federal government reversed a policy that placed a cap on available funding related to Indian Residential Schools. This reversal came after a chorus of opposition from First Nations, Survivors, and other organizations across the country.

First Nations and Survivors learned during a short afternoon meeting in late July that funding for organizations and community leaders searching for missing children and unmarked burials at former residential school sites would be capped at $500,000 per year, down from $3 million—an 86 per cent decrease. The cuts also made many important activities—including archeology, commemoration, and memorialization efforts—ineligible for funding.

“The federal government decided to cap the funding despite increasing demand for additional work and research. The decision immediately impacted several vital groups supporting recovery and healing efforts. The policy decision about resources only serves to retraumatize Survivors,” said Ontario Regional Chief Abram Benedict. “The legacy of residential schools is felt every single day. It’s felt by Survivors and their descendants, entire communities and Nations.”

Chiefs of Ontario’s political and secretariat offices immediately began writing letters and calling bureaucrats and politicians to have these cuts reversed. This behind-the-scenes campaign complimented the public statements, calls for change, and petitions from First Nations, Survivors, and other organizations.

“We cannot understate the grave impacts these decisions have on Survivors and our Nations,” Regional Chief Benedict said. “Immediately after learning of the changes we began lobbying the government to reconsider.”

Read more here: https://chiefs-of-ontario.org/statement-on-reversal-of-funding-cuts-for-indian-residential-schools/

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