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Chiefs of Ontario is an advocacy forum and secretariat for collective decision-making and action for Ontario’s First Nations communities.
About - Chiefs of Ontario. Chiefs of Ontario supports all First Nations in Ontario as they assert their sovereignty, jurisdiction, and their chosen expression of nationhood. Guided by the Chiefs-in-Assembly, we uphold self-determination efforts.
UNDERSTANDING FIRST NATIONS Sovereignty As distinct and independent Nations, we possess inherent rights to self-determination. These inherent rights were not endowed by any other state or Nation, but are passed on through birthright, are.
Learn more about the Chiefs of Ontario by visiting: www.chiefs-of-ontario.org. Media Inquiries: Chris Hoyos Director of Policy and Communications Chris.Hoyos@coo.org
Discover the upcoming events and activities organized by the Chiefs of Ontario, a collective voice of the 133 First Nations in the province.
The Chiefs of Ontario Resource Database contains relevant information, reports, news releases, and other resource documents pertaining to First Nations communities in Ontario.
(July 4, 2024) The elected Leadership of Beausoleil First Nation, Caldwell First Nation, Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation, Chippewas of Rama First Nation, Curve Lake First Nation, Eelŭnaapéewi Lahkéewiit (Delaware Nation), Hiawatha First Nation, Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, Mohawks […]
(Toronto, ON – May 7, 2024) Today, the Chiefs of Ontario (COO) are launching litigation against Ontario and Canada for failing to provide First Nations with equal access to justice and the rule of law as other Canadians.
History - Chiefs of Ontario. In March of 1975, at the First Annual All Ontario Chiefs Conference, a joint First Nations Association Coordinating Committee was formed, constituting an unincorporated federation of the four major Ontario First Nation organizations.
The Chiefs of Ontario is a political forum and secretariat for collective decision-making, action, and advocacy for the 133 First Nations communities located within the boundaries of the province of Ontario.
