Chiefs of Ontario

The Anishinabek Nation stands in solidarity with Namaygoosisagagun First Nation, which has experienced devastation from the recent wildfires, displacing all citizens from their homes and community. In the spirit of Ngo Dwe Waangazid Anishinaabe (One Anishinaabe Family), the Anishinabek Nation is accepting donations on behalf of Namaygoosisagagun First Nation to help the community navigate through this crisis. If you are able to, please donate via e-transfer to: an7gc@anishinabek.ca Donations can also be made by credit card through PayPal or Canada Helps with further information at an7gc.ca/donate/ 100% of donations are dedicated to supporting Namaygoosisagagun emergency response and community recovery efforts. Other ways to help: ▪️Share this post to spread this message ▪️Offer thoughts and prayers of healing for those affected by the wildfires ▪️Reach out to surrounding food banks and inquire what support they require (i.e., food, feminine products, essential supplies, clothing, shelter, etc.)

Chiefs and delegates from the Ontario region began the final day of the AFN AGA with an Ontario Caucus. During the caucus, Leadership met with the Honourable Mandy Gull-Masty, to raise priorities and urgent concerns affecting First Nations across the Ontario region. #afnaga2026

Donations can be made by credit card through PayPal or CanadaHelps. Further information is available at: an7gc.ca/donate/ 100% of donations will support Namaygoosisagagun First Nation’s emergency response and community recovery efforts.

Chiefs in Assembly the AFN Annual General Meeting unanimously supported Emergency Resolution #3 in solidarity with Namaygoosisagagun FN and its urgent call for immediate evacuation services and essential resources as the community faces the devastating impacts of wildfires.

Chiefs at the AFN AGA have unanimously passed an Emergency Resolution calling on Canada to uphold the truth of Indian Residential School Survivors and Witnesses and to criminalize Indian Residential School denialism as hate speech against First Nations people. #canpoli

Chiefs and delegates from the Ontario region began Day 2 of the AFN AGA with an Ontario Caucus meeting before joining the General Assembly. During the Ontario Caucus, Leadership had the opportunity to speak with Minister Alty, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations. #AFNAGA2026

The Chiefs of Ontario are calling on the federal and provincial governments to immediately provide coordinated emergency support as escalating wildfires threaten First Nations across northern Ontario. To read the full Press Release, visit: chiefs-of-ontario.org/chiefs-of-onta…

Chiefs of Ontario extends its sincere congratulations to Hanna Sewell of Batchewana First Nation, representing the Association of Iroquois and Allied Indians (AIAI), on her appointment as Co-Chair of the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Youth Council.

Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler has issued a statement regarding the escalating wildfire threat facing First Nations communities across NAN territory. nan.pulse.ly/tsyb1tnfdr

First Nations leadership from the Ontario region and across the country gathered in Ottawa, on the unceded and unsurrendered Anishinabe territory of the Algonquin Anishinabe Peoples, for Day 1 of the Assembly of First Nations Annual General Assembly. #AFNAGA2026

Chiefs of Ontario stands with Kashechewan First Nation and its citizens in Niagara Falls after insulting comments were made about evacuees in the area. chiefs-of-ontario.org/chiefs-of-onta… #onpoli #canpoli

The Chiefs of Ontario Economic Development Sector held a prosperity table meeting on June 29 with the Ministry of Indigenous Affairs and First Nations Economic Reconciliation. Attendees included First Nations Leadership and senior IAFNER officials. #onpoli #reconciliation

Today, we recognize PTSD Awareness Day and stand with those affected by trauma, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD). For First Nations, trauma is not only an individual experience, but a collective one. #PTSDAwareness

The Chiefs of Ontario Education Sector are hosting the 2026 Education, Languages and Special Education Forum, November 3-5, 2026, in Thunder Bay, ON. Registration is now open!  For additional information or to complete your registration, please visit chiefsmeeting.com/2026educationf…

The 2026 Annual Chiefs Assembly, hosted by the Chippewas of Rama First Nation, has come to a close! Please note that meeting materials can be found here: chiefsmeeting.com/aca2026 #COOACA2026 #NationBuilding

2/2 to our children [...] I have to fight, to have justice,” said Chief Hosea Wesley during the Kashechewan Update to the Assembly. #COOACA2026

1/2 “Flooding will keep happening in our community, until the government provides a permanent solution. That’s what Kashechewan requested for the future of our children, to safeguard our children, our future. Shame on you government, Shame on you bureaucrats, for what you’re...

2/2 said Laurie Froman, Executive Director of the Moccasin Identifier, when addressing the Assembly. For more information, please visit: moccasinidentifier.com #COOACA2026

1/2 “By scaling our relational markers nationally, we are helping Canada confront this history. We compel municipal, corporate, and educational partners to physically acknowledge Indigenous presence and land rights on their sites,"

2/2 The promise of the OFA will not be measured by the signatures on the agreement; it will be measured by whether children, families, FN representatives, agencies, and communities actually see that change on the ground,” said GC Joiel Abram during the OFA update to the Assembly.

1/2 “The Ontario Final Agreement is not just another funding arrangement, and it is a result of years of advocacy, litigation pressure, negotiation, and political direction from you, our leadership. But it’s not the finish line; it’s the beginning of implementation... #COOACA2026