Chiefs of Ontario

The Chiefs of Ontario Research and Data Management Sector has released a report on the social data landscape for First Nations in Ontario. The purpose of this report is to provide an environmental scan on the status of First Nations social data in Ontario, and to assess the barriers and opportunities to advance OCAP® discovered in this scan. Information was gathered through literature reviews, exploring data available online, and interviews with key stakeholders. The social data landscape is quite complex, with a variety of organizations that collect First Nations social data in Ontario. This includes the provincial and federal governments, First Nations themselves, various organizations that provide services to First Nations, and researchers.   You can find the report here: https://lnkd.in/gzQJrqPk

Please note that the COO Special Chiefs Assembly (SCA) originally scheduled for September 10-11 will be postponed. This time will instead be used as an information session for Leadership only. The Chiefs of Ontario will be hosting a Leadership Information Session on the Long-term reform of the First Nations Children and Family Services (FNCFS) program on September 10 via Zoom. Ontario First Nations Leadership will have the opportunity to learn more about proposed long-term reform, including benefits and implications for Ontario First Nations, innovations in funding and program delivery, and more. For more information, and to register, please visit: https://lnkd.in/gajrtNzi

The Chiefs of Ontario Social Services Sector and OKT Law have prepared an executive summary of the Final Agreement (FA) on the Long-Term Reform (LTR) of the First Nations Child and Family Services (FNCFS) Program. The booklet provides a summary of the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal (CHRT) litigation, an overview of the FA, region-specific implications for First Nations, enforcement, and more. View and download the booklet here: https://lnkd.in/g5YTh-fr For more information about virtual information sessions, please visit: https://lnkd.in/gAffg-fT

The first edition of the COO Women’s Initiatives Newsletter is now available for viewing and download!   To view the summer edition, please visit https://lnkd.in/ggSb6VKa

The Chiefs of Ontario will be hosting a series of virtual information sessions on the long-term reform of the First Nations Children & Family Services (FNCFS) program. The sessions will focus on the draft Final Agreement (FA) related to the long-term reforms of the FNCFS program: August 16 – 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. EST August 23 – 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. EST August 30 – 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. EST September 6 – 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. EST Ontario First Nations will have the opportunity to learn more about proposed long-term reform and each session will include a dedicated question and answer period, allowing attendees to field questions and seek clarification. Please note that all sessions will cover the same information. Registration: https://lnkd.in/ga--VShd For more information, please visit: https://lnkd.in/gAffg-fT

The Chiefs of Ontario Economic Development Sector has recently updated their grant-tracker which includes over 30 funding opportunities for First Nations! View the grant tracker here: https://lnkd.in/gqhpDVKM #EconomicDevelopment 

The Chiefs of Ontario will be hosting a Special Chiefs Assembly (SCA) on September 10 and 11, 2024 via Zoom. The SCA will focus on the draft Final Agreement (FA) related to the long-term reforms of the First Nations Children & Family Services (FNCFS) program. Ontario First Nations Leadership will have the opportunity to learn more about proposed long-term reform and vote on the resolution to consider the approval of the FA. Information sessions will occur prior to the SCA. To vote, you must be a Chief or a designated proxy. Proxies are required to fill out a proxy letter signed by their Chiefs. Leadership is required to register to attend the SCA. For more information, and to register, please visit: https://lnkd.in/g4uSBpdn

“Today, we stand at the brink of a transformative moment for our children and families. The Agreement on the Long-Term Reform of the First Nations Child and Family Services Program represents a profound commitment to our future, rooted in our sovereignty. By supporting the engagement process led by and for First Nations Leadership, and communicating the benefits of the Agreement, we ensure that the voices of our people guide the path forward, fostering a system that respects our traditions and values.” said Ontario Regional Chief Abram Benedict Read the full joint news release below: https://lnkd.in/gKM4imdU

Today, the Assembly of First Nations, Chiefs of Ontario, Nishnawbe Aski Nation, and the Government of Canada have finalized a $47.8 billion Agreement on the Long-Term Reform of the First Nations Child and Family Services Program! Over the next three months, First Nations-led engagements will occur across Turtle Island to help communities comprehend how this settlement will enhance child and family services within their region. The Chiefs of Ontario will be hosting a Special Chiefs Assembly (SCA) on Child Welfare on September 10 and 11, 2024 on Zoom. Stay tuned for more information.

🔊Tune into episode 2 of the Voices of Sovereignty podcast series! Together, we will be speaking with Math’ieya Alatini from the One Yukon Coalition about how the Wastewater Monitoring Program at One Yukon is based in the principles of First Nations data sovereignty and is dedicated to the health and wellness priorities of Yukon communities. Episode 2: https://lnkd.in/gd47tYQM For more information about the podcast series and to access new episodes every month, please visit: https://lnkd.in/gzQJrqPk #DataSovereignty