Consultation is not red tape.

The Crown has a constitutional duty to consult and accommodate First Nations.

That obligation cannot be sidelined to meet federal project timelines.

WITHDRAW BILL C-39.

#canpoli #Billc39

Consent cannot be put on a deadline.

First Nations need sufficient time, information, and resources to make informed decisions about projects affecting their lands and waters.

WITHDRAW BILL C-39.

#canpoli #Billc39

Day 3 featured two keynote presentations and workshops covering a range of topics from K-12 Education, Language and Special Education. Thank You, Miigwech and Nia:wen to everyone who joined us in Thunder Bay, Ontario. To access the final presentations: chiefsmeeting.com/2026educationf…

That concludes the Chiefs of Ontario OFA Southern Gathering. Held in Toronto from November 4-5, the gathering brought together southern First Nations and their affiliated Agencies for two days of collaboration, planning and knowledge sharing.

chiefsmeeting.com/ofasoutherngat…

That concludes day 2 of the Education, Languages and Special Education Forum in Thunder Bay, ON.
Participants were also treated to a performance by the Algonquin School Choir.
Day 3 begins tomorrow, November 4, at 9:00 AM ET.
For more information, visit: chiefsmeeting.com/2026educationf…

Safe medevac access starts on the ground.

Canada and ON must provide immediate, targeted upgrades for urgent safety needs, supported by stable multi-year funding for ongoing maintenance and operations.

To learn more, please visit: chiefs-of-ontario.org/nishnawbe-aski…

#AirportsAreLifelines

That concludes day 1 of the Education, Languages and Special Education Forum in Thunder Bay, ON.

Day 2 begins tomorrow, November 4, at 9:00 AM.
For more information, visit: chiefsmeeting.com/2026educationf…

#FNEducation

We are pleased to announce the official launch of the updated Chiefs of Ontario Economic Development Grants Tracker.

We invite you to explore the updated tool and share it within your networks by visiting the Grants Tracker link: chiefs-of-ontario.org/grants-funding…

When a plane cannot land, medical care is delayed.

In a medical emergency, adequate airport infrastructure can be the difference between life and death.

To learn more, please visit: chiefs-of-ontario.org/nishnawbe-aski…

#AirportsAreLifelines

Day 1 of the First Nations Education, Languages and Special Education Forum taking place November 3-5, 2026 in Thunder Bay, ON begins tomorrow at 9:00 AM.
You can watch the livestream on youtube.com/@ChiefsOfOntar…

For additional information, please visit: chiefsmeeting.com/2026educationf…

In many remote First Nations, the airport is the road to the hospital.

To learn more, please visit: chiefs-of-ontario.org/nishnawbe-aski…

#AirportsAreLifelines

The future of First Nations youth is not yours to fast track.

First Nations youth deserve a future built on respect for their rights, not decisions made without their Nations.

WITHDRAW BILL C-39.

#BillC39 #canpoli

🎬 OFFICIAL LAUNCH - Holding Pattern: A Documentary

For remote First Nations in Northern Ontario, airports are more than transportation hubs. They are lifelines.

▶️ Watch Holding Pattern now: youtube.com/watch?v=vt97bV…

#HoldingPattern #AirportsAreLifelines

Yesterday, NAN and COO held a joint press conference following the release of a new documentary and launch of an advocacy campaign addressing the airport infrastructure crisis in remote First Nations across northern ON.

Learn more: chiefs-of-ontario.org/nishnawbe-aski…

#AirportsareLifelines

LIVE: Nishnawbe Aski Nation and Chiefs of Ontario Address Remote First Nations Airport Crisis

youtube.com/watch?v=Iavufw…

#onpoli #canpoli

The COO Justice Sector will be hosting its first ever Justice Conference at Casino Rama on February 2-3, 2027.

Registration: coo.smudging.ca:8443/Meeting/Regist…

For more information, please visit: chiefsmeeting.com/justice-in-act… or contact Michael Mommertseeg at Michael.Mommersteeg@coo.org

MEDIA ADVISORY: @NANComms and COO will hold a press conference on Oct. 28, 2026, following the release of a new documentary and launch of an advocacy campaign on the airport infrastructure crisis at remote First Nations airports in northern Ontario.

chiefs-of-ontario.org/media-advisory…

The Chiefs of Ontario provide a statement following the conclusion of today’s historic First Nations First Ministers Meeting (FNFMM) in Ottawa.

chiefs-of-ontario.org/chiefs-of-onta…

#canpoli #fnfmm

🔴 WATCH LIVE: First Nations leaders and First Ministers are gathering in Ottawa today for the First Nations–First Ministers Meeting (FNFMM).

APTN News will livestream the opening remarks beginning at 8:45 a.m. ET.

Watch: youtube.com/watch?v=XmRGAr…

On Monday, First Nations leaders will sit down with Prime Minister Mark Carney and Canada’s premiers.

APTN News will carry the opening remarks live from Ottawa, with coverage beginning around 8:45 a.m. ET. Watch: youtube.com/live/XmRGArzXS…