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Webinar: 15th Annual COO Health Forum – Day 3

Webinar: 15th Annual COO Health Forum – Day 3

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Chiefs of Ontario and First Nations Leadership wen Chiefs of Ontario and First Nations Leadership went to Parliament Hill to call for the urgent implementation of 2021 water settlement and legislation as a third of Ontario First Nations face drinking water advisories. “We have heard that Canada intends to make amendments to the legislation, potentially weakening the legislation. This is unacceptable,” said Anishinabek Nation Council Chief Linda Debassige. “Abandoning source water protection and protection zones would be detrimental to not just first nations but to all Canadians. We cannot jeopardize source water at the expense of the economy.” #onpoli #canpoli #cdnpoli
After years of unacceptable delays, Chiefs of Onta After years of unacceptable delays, Chiefs of Ontario is demanding the Government of Canada stop delaying implementing the 2021 First Nations class action settlement agreement. First Nations Leadership collectively representing tens of thousands of First Nations people and hundreds of thousands of kilometres of Treaty lands went to the House of Commons today to share their concerns with the country. Among their concerns are rumours that the government will make amendments to safe drinking water legislation that was previously tabled and abandoned earlier this year. “In the 2021 settlement agreement, Canada committed to tabling essential legislation and providing sustainable funding to ensure safe drinking water for First Nations,” said Ontario Regional Chief Abram Benedict. “More than four years later, there is no bill, no funding, and no end in sight for our communities. My question to Minister Gull-Masty and Prime Minister Carney is simple: where is the legislation and where the court-mandated investments?” This historic agreement mandated, among other things, new legislation and a minimum of $6 billion in funding to support reliable access to safe drinking water on reserves. Instead, nearly a third First Nations in Ontario currently face short- or long-term drinking water advisories and the settlement is unresolved. This has prompted pressure from First Nations across Turtle Island. The previous government led by Justin Trudeau initially introduced Bill C-61 to meet their obligations under the agreement. The legislation died on the order paper when the Liberals prorogued Parliament in last January. The bill would have established new safety standards for drinking water, implemented new source-water protection mechanisms and provided financial resources to enable First Nations to meet the new standards. First Nations were instrumental in drafting the legislation. Read the full PR via the link in bio.
The Chiefs of Ontario Women’s Initiatives Sector i The Chiefs of Ontario Women’s Initiatives Sector is starting early call-outs for speakers for a future MMWIG2S+ Family Gathering. If you are interested in presenting, please send an abstract and bio to Rebecca Timms, Director of Women's Initiatives at Rebecca.Timms@coo.org by December 11, 2025. This is a preliminary call for interest. Dates for the gathering will be shared once confirmed.
Trigger warning: Opioid Toxicity & Substance-Relat Trigger warning: Opioid Toxicity & Substance-Related Harms We’re breaking down the key findings on opioid use, related harms, and access to treatment among First Nations in Ontario. Understanding these realities is an important step toward healing, improved supports, and community-led solutions. Did You Know? From 2021 to 2022, opioid toxicity deaths among First Nations people saw a slight decrease in fentanyl involvement (from 90% to 84%) and stimulants (from 59% to 57%), while alcohol (17% to 18%) and benzodiazepines (8.8% to 9.7%) both increased. Among non-First Nations individuals, fentanyl involvement also declined (from 89% to 83%), while stimulants remained steady (59% to 60%) and both alcohol (10% to 12%) and benzodiazepines (11%) stayed relatively unchanged. We call upon the Canadian and Ontario governments to ensure that in any development of initiatives or approaches that a collaborative manner be undertaken to avoid working in siloes and duplicating work. This should include work being undertaken on a trilateral level with ongoing communication between federal, provincial and First Nation parties. To view the recently released report, Opioid Use, Related Harms, and Access to Treatment Among First Nations in Ontario, visit the link in our bio. If you or someone you know needs support, contact the First Nations and Inuit Hope for Wellness Help Line at 1-855-242-3310 or chat online at hopeforwellness.ca #EndTheCrisisInOurNations
HIV and AIDS continue to impact First Nations peop HIV and AIDS continue to impact First Nations people in Ontario, influenced by long-standing challenges such as limited access to culturally safe care and stigma that can prevent people from seeking support. We must continue to raise awareness through sharing stories and having open conversations about HIV and AIDS. Ending stigma helps people feel safe to get tested and access the care they need. Resources available: Ontario HIV Treatment Network (OHTN): https://www.ohtn.on.ca/ Canadian Aboriginal AIDS Network (CAAN): https://www.caan.ca/ If you or someone you know needs immediate help: Hope for Wellness Help Line: 1-855-242-3310 | hopeforwellness.ca #EndHIVAIDSStigma
Day 2 of the 2025 Special Education Sharing Forum Day 2 of the 2025 Special Education Sharing Forum begins this morning at 9 AM. You can watch the livestream on the Chiefs of Ontario YouTube Channel, https://www.youtube.com/@ChiefsOfOntario For additional information, please visit the assembly link in our bio.
That concludes day 1 of the 2025 Special Education That concludes day 1 of the 2025 Special Education Sharing Forum in Toronto! Today’s session began with a keynote presentation from Dr. Nicole Ineese-Nash on Honoring our Gifts: First Nation Disability Justice and Inclusive Design in Special Education. The day also focused on highlighting how we can embed Indigenous knowledge into curriculum, Indigenous perspectives on neurodiversity, development and learning, and how to empower First Nations families within the realm of Special Education.. Day 2 begins tomorrow, November 27 at 9:00 AM For more information, visit the assembly link in our bio. #EducationForAll #InclusiveEducation
Ontario First Nations Demand Immediate Action to A Ontario First Nations Demand Immediate Action to Address Jordan’s Principle Crisis Following Fall Chiefs Assembly Following the two-day Fall Chiefs Assembly on November 18-19, 2025, First Nation Leadership has formally called upon the Government of Canada to take immediate action to rectify the operational failures of the Jordan’s Principle program and that Indigenous Services Canada’s February 2025 Operational Bulletin be revised to support and enable access to essential products and services for thousand of First Nations children. “The current system is failing our children,” said Ontario Regional Chief Abram Benedict. “The Chiefs of Ontario are ready to create a solution tailored to our region's specific needs for Jordan's Principle. It is imperative that we collaborate to ensure no First Nation child in Ontario is left without the care they deserve." During the assembly, First Nation leadership affirmed their direction to seek a distinct solution through an Ontario regional agreement on Jordan’s Principle. Initially passed in June 2025, Resolution 25/04A, Exploring a Regional Approach to Reforming Jordan’s Principle in Ontario, directs the Chiefs of Ontario to pursue a framework that ensures substantive equality and removes bureaucratic hurdles that leave vulnerable First Nation children behind. “Canada must fix the broken program immediately to prevent further harm to First Nations children and families across the province,” said Regional Chief Benedict. “This includes implementing immediate interim measures to address the backlog while work proceeds on a long-term, regionally managed framework.” To read full press release, visit the link in bio.
Day 1 of the 2025 Special Education Sharing Forum Day 1 of the 2025 Special Education Sharing Forum begins this morning at 9 AM. You can watch the livestream on the Chiefs of Ontario YouTube Channel, https://www.youtube.com/@ChiefsOfOntario For additional information, please visit the assembly link in our bio.
From November 25 (International Day for the Elimin From November 25 (International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women) until December 10 (Human Rights Day), the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence calls for global solidarity to end violence against women and girls everywhere. We will always stand with First Nation women, girls, and Two Spirit relatives who face disproportionate levels of violence. During these 16 days, we focus on honouring survivors and commit to building safer places on the land, in our homes, and online. Know where help is: share local crisis lines, shelters, and supports. Hope for Wellness Help Line: 1-855-242-3310 | hopeforwellness.ca Talk4Healing (Indigenous women, Ontario): 1-855-554-HEAL | beendigen.com Shelter & crisis support: sheltersafe.ca Safe Passage – NWAC: nwac.ca #16days #16daysofactivismagainstgenderbasedviolence
Trigger warning: Opioid Toxicity & Substance-Relat Trigger warning: Opioid Toxicity & Substance-Related Harms We’re breaking down the key findings on opioid use, related harms, and access to treatment among First Nations in Ontario. Understanding these realities is an important step toward healing, improved supports, and community-led solutions. Did You Know? 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). First Nations People experienced higher rates of opioid-related deaths compared to non-First Nations People across all age and sex categories. We call upon the Canadian and Ontario governments to partake in discussions with First Nations and First Nations organizations on ways to capture and accurately report on the number of First Nations that have declared a state of emergency due to the opioid crisis. To view the recently released report, Opioid Use, Related Harms, and Access to Treatment Among First Nations in Ontario, visitthe link in our bio. If you or someone you know needs support, contact the First Nations and Inuit Hope for Wellness Help Line at 1-855-242-3310 or chat online at hopeforwellness.ca #EndTheCrisisInOurNations
Ontario Regional Chief Abram Benedict and the Keep Ontario Regional Chief Abram Benedict and the Keepers of the Circle – 2S/LGBTQQIADP+ have released the following joint statement: On Trans Day of Remembrance (TDOR), we honour the Two Spirit and trans people who have faced disproportionate violence and systemic inequities. We also acknowledge the teachings that affirm their sacred roles and identities within our Nations. TDOR is a day of remembrance—to remember those whose journeys were shaped or lost through discrimination, exclusion, and unsafe conditions—and a day of responsibility, calling us to build Nations where all Two Spirit and trans kin are protected, respected, and able to live without fear. “Two Spirit and transgender people have always been part of our Nations and our histories,” said Ontario Regional Chief Abram Benedict. “Their identities, gifts, and contributions are recognized in the teachings of our Peoples, yet too often they face barriers, exclusion, and harm. On this Trans Day of Remembrance, we commit to holding space for them, honouring their lives, and supporting their safety. In doing so, we strengthen our Nations, because every person deserves a place to belong, and to walk their path with dignity and pride.” The Keepers of the Circle – 2S/LGBTQQIAPD+ Council reminds us that TDOR is also a moment to celebrate the strength and contributions of Two Spirit and trans people within our Nations. “On Transgender Day of Remembrance, we honour our Two Spirit and trans kin. Let’s keep creating spaces where every trans person is seen, celebrated, and safe,” said Keepers of the Circle – 2S/LGBTQQIAPD+ Council member Kit Thomas. The Chiefs of Ontario and the Keepers of the Circle – 2S/LGBTQQIAPD+ Council remain committed to advocating for and supporting Two Spirit and LGBTQQIAPD+ relatives across Ontario. Guided by their mandate, the Keepers of the Circle offer culturally grounded perspectives to inform decision-making, advance inclusion, equity, and belonging, and support cultural continuity and safety within our Nations... To read the full statement, visit the link in bio.
That concludes Day 2 of the 2025 Fall Chiefs Assem That concludes Day 2 of the 2025 Fall Chiefs Assembly! Thank you to all Leadership, technicians, and invited speakers for coming together and contributing to meaningful discussions that continue to move our Nations forward in a good way. Today’s agenda featured dialogue on First Nations Water Legislation, updates on Indian Residential Schools, Build Canada Homes, Jordan’s Principle, the Ontario Final Agreement on Child and Family Services, and continued work on resolutions. For more information, or to view the presentations, visit: www.chiefsmeeting.com/fca2025 #COOFCA2025
"Our voices and our presence within many circles h "Our voices and our presence within many circles have been absent for far too long. Colonialism, assimilation, hate, Christianity and genocide silenced us and forced us to hide our identities but we have now picked up our bundles and are demanding our place within our circles. We journey together to restore the balance to both our physical and spiritual worlds." said NaWalka Geeshy Meegwun (Lyndon George), representative from the Keepers of the Circle - 2S/LGBTQQIAPD+ Council during closing reflections. #COOFCA2025
An Honouring Ceremony was held today for Kim Murra An Honouring Ceremony was held today for Kim Murray, former Independent Special Interlocutor for Missing Children and Unmarked Graves. We honour her tireless dedication to supporting Survivors and families, and to upholding legal frameworks that ensure unmarked burial sites are respected and that every family has the right to know what happened to their children. On behalf of the Chiefs of Ontario, we extend our deepest gratitude. To learn more, please visit: https://osi-bis.ca/report/final-report-october-2024-2/ #COOFCA2025
“Kim, from all of us, we wanted to acknowledge you “Kim, from all of us, we wanted to acknowledge you and really speak to the many years of dedication for this work, for the love that you have and the care that you have, and the respect you have for everyone. For people, for families, it means so much to all of us for all the work you've done,” said Deputy Grand Chief Stacia Loft, during the honoring ceremony for Kim Murray. #COOFCA2025
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