The Chiefs of Ontario support Temagami First Nation and Teme-Augama Anishnabai’s legal action challenging the Ontario Métis Harvesting Agreement and Métis section 35 rights in their Ancestral territory Read the full statement here: chiefs-of-ontario.org/the-chiefs-of-…

OFNYPC Congratulates Cindy Woodhouse on Election as AFN National Chief: “On behalf of First Nations youth in Ontario, we extend our heartfelt congratulations to National Chief Cindy Woodhouse for her well-deserved victory."

NAN GC Alvin Fiddler and Neskantaga Chief Chris Moonias are questioning the reporting process for missing persons in the City of Thunder Bay while expressing heartfelt condolences to the family of missing teenager Mackenzie (Nathan) Moonias. nan.ca/news/nan-neska…

“For First Nations people, these are not ‘remains’ – they are our Ancestors and we must speak about them as such,” explained Regional Chief Hare. Read the full statement below: chiefs-of-ontario.org/statement-from…

The Crown broke a promise to First Nations. It could now owe billions. - The Washington Post apple.news/AqPdb5FHtRwiHL…

Today, AFN National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak met with Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler, Chiefs from across NAN, Minister Gary Anandasangaree, and Minister Patty Hajdu in Ottawa, on Unceded Algonquin Territory, to discuss the urgent mental health crisis affecting First Nations.

NAN Chiefs have declared a State of Emergency as unseasonably warm winter threatens the viability of the seasonal winter road network, a vital transportation link for the majority of NAN’s 49 member First Nations. Read more: nan.ca/?post_type=new… Alvin Fiddler

Mental health matters. To the Nishnawbe Aski Nation Youth Council members who spoke today about how we can better support youth mental health: Thank you. Your perspectives are critical, and I’m going to carry this conversation with me as we work to improve wellness supports across Canada.

OFNYPC Celebrates 50 Years of Little NHL and Sends Greetings to Youth and Families Read the full press release here: chiefs-of-ontario.org/ofnypc-celebra…

Celebrating its 50th year, the Little NHL continues to be an important event for nurturing self-esteem, sportsmanship, and unity among First Nations youth in Ontario. This year's theme, "Honouring Our Water," calls attention to the vital importance of water stewardship and