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Substantive equality requires First Nations-led service design. Learn why reform is required: 1965IWAReform.ca #ChiefsOfOntario #1965IWAReform

The 1965 Agreement does not establish how on-reserve services are designed or delivered. This means: - First Nations have limited authority over service models - Programs are not designed around community needs - Service quality is consistent and inequitable.

Learn why reform is required: 1965IWAReform.ca

In this second video, Grand Chief Abram, Association of Iroquois and Allied Indians, explores the specific mechanics of the 1965 IWA program areas and shares what successful reform looks like for First Nations. youtu.be/A7DkAC66ic4?si…

📢 The Chiefs of Ontario and Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) are hosting online info sessions on the Youth Opportunities Fund (YOF) To register and for more information, please visit: chiefsmeeting.com/youth-innovati…

The 1965 Indian Welfare Agreement only funds four on-reserve social program, critical foundations of community care that require reform: - Social Assistance - Childcare - Homemaking - Child and Family Services Learn why reform is required: 1965IWAReform.ca

The Chiefs of Ontario are pleased to share an interview featuring AIAI Grand Chief Joel Abram, who provides a breakdown of the 1965 Indian Welfare Agreement Learn why reform is required: 1965IWAReform.ca Full interview available here: youtu.be/8H7JGyNs1kk?si…

The Chiefs of Ontario Research and Data Management Sector is accepting abstract submissions for the 2026 Powering Up Data Sovereignty Conference! Submissions due March 27, 2026. For more information please visit: chiefsmeeting.com/poweringup2026 and view the Meeting Materials section.

On IWD, COO recognizes the contributions of women and the ways they continue to guide and support our Nations, families, and communities. Members of the COO Women’s Council share reflections: Learn more about the Council: chiefs-of-ontario.org/priorities/wom… #InternationalWomensDay #IWD2026

On March 1, the Chiefs of Ontario facilitated a session at the 2026 PDAC Convention in Toronto on co-developing mining projects with First Nations. The conversation highlighted how the private sector can respect First Nations’ consultation rights. #PDAC2026

The Chiefs of Ontario (COO) invites First Nation community members to participate in the First Nation Employment Services Framework Survey. Survey link: surveymonkey.com/r/3J8KFMY The survey is open until Thursday, March 5 at 11:59 p.m.

The Chiefs of Ontario Environment Sector will host a second webinar on Data Sovereignty on March 9, 2026. Registration: coo.smudging.ca/Meeting/Regist… For more information, visit: chiefsmeeting.com/second-great-l…, or email Ryan Bowie, Associate Director of Environment at ryan.bowie@coo.org

*Content warning: A national Indian Residential School Crisis Line is available: 1-866-925-4419 Visit: nctr.ca/records/preser… Sign the petition by March 5, 2026: ourcommons.ca/petitions/en/P…

The Chiefs of Ontario (COO) and Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) have concluded oral submissions before the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal (CHRT) regarding the Ontario Final Agreement (OFA) Approval Motion. Read the full statement here: chiefs-of-ontario.org/chiefs-of-onta…

The Advocate – Winter 2025/26 is live ❄️ Read the full digital edition here: mediaedgemagazines.com/the-chiefs-of-… For more information about the Advocate, and to access past editions, please visit: chiefs-of-ontario.org/resources/thea… #TheAdvocate

Human Trafficking is happening in Ontario. This ongoing crisis happens in plain sight. If you need help, contact: ONWA Intake for Human Trafficking 1-800-667-0816 Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline 1-833-900-1010 Kids Helpline 1-800-667-0816 #HumanTraffickingAwarenessDay

The Chiefs of Ontario Economic Development Sector is organizing a virtual First Nations Trade Agreements and Economic Rights Roundtable on February 26th, 2026. For more information, please visit: chiefsmeeting.com/roundtable

In response to Canada’s recent travel advisory, the Jay Treaty Border Alliance reaffirms the inherent right of First Nations peoples to cross the Canada–U.S. border using Nation-recognized ID, as upheld under the Jay Treaty of 1794. More info: jaytreatyborderalliance.com #canpoli

Chiefs of Ontario urges immediate action on highway safety after five serious transport-related incidents in Northern Ontario over five days. “These tragedies are devastating for our families and our Nations,” said @AbramBenedict. chiefs-of-ontario.org/chiefs-of-onta… #onpoli

Today concludes the two day Canada–Ontario Agreement on Great Lakes Water Quality and Ecosystem Health Tenth Annual First Nations Meeting and COA Executive Committee meeting. For more information, please visit: chiefsmeeting.com/10th-annual-co…