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November is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
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#DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth
Warning: This post deals with subject matter that may upset or trigger some readers.
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#DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth
November 4, 2025 at 7:22 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
Warning: This post deals with subject matter that may upset or trigger some readers.
To read the full DVDRC Report: tinyurl.com/3pfjd6na
#DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth
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).
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#EndTheCrisisInOurNations
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#EndTheCrisisInOurNations
November 4, 2025 at 3:01 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
To read the full report, visit bit.ly/47cebcS.
#EndTheCrisisInOurNations
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October 27, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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October 24, 2025 at 6:40 PM
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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.
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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.
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October 22, 2025 at 7:58 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.
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#GreatLakes #WaterIsLife
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.
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#GreatLakes #WaterIsLife
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October 22, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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October 20, 2025 at 1:54 PM
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Myths vs. Reality: Ontario Metis Rights Assertions in First Nation Territories
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October 17, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Myths vs. Reality: Ontario Metis Rights Assertions in First Nation Territories
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October 16, 2025 at 1:37 PM
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October 15, 2025 at 6:12 PM
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Myths vs. Reality: Ontario Metis Rights Assertions in First Nation Territories
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October 14, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Myths vs. Reality: Ontario Metis Rights Assertions in First Nation Territories
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Myths vs. Reality: Ontario Metis Rights Assertions in First Nation Territories
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October 10, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Myths vs. Reality: Ontario Metis Rights Assertions in First Nation Territories
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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
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.
The Chiefs of Ontario (COO) Housing and Infrastructure Sector will be conducting two virtual information sessions for Ontario First Nations Leadership and technicians.
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October 9, 2025 at 2:01 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...
For more information, please visit: www.chiefsmeeting.com/info-session...
Myths vs. Reality: Ontario Metis Rights Assertions in First Nation Territories
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#ProtectFirstNationsRights
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#ProtectFirstNationsRights
October 7, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Myths vs. Reality: Ontario Metis Rights Assertions in First Nation Territories
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#ProtectFirstNationsRights
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Chiefs of Ontario Discontinue Judicial Reviews of the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act
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October 6, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Chiefs of Ontario Discontinue Judicial Reviews of the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act
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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.
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
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.
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.
Myths vs. Reality: Ontario Metis Rights Assertions in First Nation Territories
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#ProtectFirstNationsRights
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#ProtectFirstNationsRights
October 3, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Myths vs. Reality: Ontario Metis Rights Assertions in First Nation Territories
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#ProtectFirstNationsRights
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#ProtectFirstNationsRights
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.
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
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.
This day is a time to honour and remember Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2SLGBTQIA+ people.
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.
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September 24, 2025 at 1:22 PM
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.
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On International Sign Language Day, we honour the importance of communication in all its forms. Within First Nations, languages spoken or signed are at the heart of identity and connection. Join us in raising awareness and embracing the importance and the beauty of sign languages!
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September 23, 2025 at 2:38 PM
On International Sign Language Day, we honour the importance of communication in all its forms. Within First Nations, languages spoken or signed are at the heart of identity and connection. Join us in raising awareness and embracing the importance and the beauty of sign languages!
#SignLanguageDay
#SignLanguageDay
The Chiefs of Ontario Education Sector will host the 2025 Education and Languages Forum on October 21–23, 2025, in Toronto, Ontario.
This year’s theme, “Feathers of Knowledge: Carrying Our Future Forward.” For more information and to register, please visit www.chiefsmeeting.com/2025educatio...
This year’s theme, “Feathers of Knowledge: Carrying Our Future Forward.” For more information and to register, please visit www.chiefsmeeting.com/2025educatio...
September 18, 2025 at 6:18 PM
The Chiefs of Ontario Education Sector will host the 2025 Education and Languages Forum on October 21–23, 2025, in Toronto, Ontario.
This year’s theme, “Feathers of Knowledge: Carrying Our Future Forward.” For more information and to register, please visit www.chiefsmeeting.com/2025educatio...
This year’s theme, “Feathers of Knowledge: Carrying Our Future Forward.” For more information and to register, please visit www.chiefsmeeting.com/2025educatio...
On Friday, the Knowledge Keepers Council gathered for an internal meeting to discuss how they can better support and advocate on issues affecting First Nations and ensure they remain well-informed. They were also joined virtually by COO staff, who provided a briefing on Bill C and Bill C-5.
September 15, 2025 at 2:18 PM
On Friday, the Knowledge Keepers Council gathered for an internal meeting to discuss how they can better support and advocate on issues affecting First Nations and ensure they remain well-informed. They were also joined virtually by COO staff, who provided a briefing on Bill C and Bill C-5.
The Chiefs of Ontario Environment Sector, along with invited speakers from the Indigenous Guardians program, will host a virtual session on September 15, via Zoom.
Registration is now live!
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Registration is now live!
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September 5, 2025 at 7:16 PM
The Chiefs of Ontario Environment Sector, along with invited speakers from the Indigenous Guardians program, will host a virtual session on September 15, via Zoom.
Registration is now live!
www.chiefsmeeting.com/gl-restorati...
Registration is now live!
www.chiefsmeeting.com/gl-restorati...
The Chiefs of Ontario is pleased to announce that the Summer 2025 Edition of the Advocate, our official magazine, is now available for digital viewing
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September 4, 2025 at 2:34 PM
The Chiefs of Ontario is pleased to announce that the Summer 2025 Edition of the Advocate, our official magazine, is now available for digital viewing
www.mediaedgemagazines.com/the-chiefs-o...
For more information about the Advocate and past editions, visit: chiefs-of-ontario.org/resources/th...
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For more information about the Advocate and past editions, visit: chiefs-of-ontario.org/resources/th...