50th Anniversary - Annual Chiefs Assembly
“Pathways to Progress: Walking with the Wisdom of Our Ancestors”
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50th Anniversary - Annual Chiefs Assembly
“Pathways to Progress: Walking with the Wisdom of Our Ancestors”
The Chiefs of Ontario and Hiawatha First Nation will host the 50th Anniversary Annual Chiefs Assembly (ACA) from June 17 to 19, 2025. This three-day gathering will focus on key priorities for First Nations in Ontario and will feature a gala on June 18 to celebrate this historic milestone.
Date: June 17-19, 2025
Location: Gathering Place, 431 Hiawatha Line, Hiawatha, ON K9J 0E6
Who Should Attend: First Nations Leadership, Technicians, Government Representatives & Agencies
Agenda: Download the Provisional Agenda (Last updated: June 18, 2025)
Livestream https://www.youtube.com/@ChiefsOfOntario/streams
Registration: https://coo.smudging.ca:8443/Meeting/Register/d051c5ac-a487-4cc9-84bc-00ca8bab3ee6
Artwork by Sandra D Moore, Anishnaabe kwe from Hiawatha First Nation.
Annual Chiefs Assembly Materials & Resources
Documents and Resources
Day 2 - June 18, 2025
Bill 5: SAR, Mining, and Special Economic Zones - PowerPoint Presentation
Chiefs of Ontario 50th Anniversary Gala: Booklet and agenda
Day 3 - June 19, 2025
Glyphosate Spray Ban - Briefing Note
COO Charter Review - PowerPoint Presentation
Draft Updated COO Charter - May 2025
COO Memo - Welcoming the Inaugural 2SLGBTQQIA+ Council
Bill 5 and Bill C-5's Defiance of the Calls for Justice - Briefing Note
DEFERRED TO FALL CHIEFS ASSEMBLY
Canada Water Act - Final Report on Canada Water Act Pre-Engagement Sessions
Canada Water Act - PowerPoint Presentation
Off-Reserve Housing Funding - PowerPoint Presentation
Ontario First Nations Regional Information Governance Centre - PowerPoint Presentation
Economic Development Committee Updates - PowerPoint Presentation
Prosperity Table Update - Briefing Note
Employment Table Updates - Briefing Note
First Nations Supply Chain and Procurement Enhancements - Briefing Note
First Nations Women’s Council Updates - PowerPoint Presentation
Indian Residential Schools (IRS) Update - PowerPoint Presentation
IRS Final Report - Reading Guide to the Executive Summary
COO Letter to First Nations Leadership and Survivors
IRS Funding Opportunities - Briefing Note
Return of Ancestors - Briefing Note
Ontario Bilateral Education and Learning Table Update - PowerPoint Presentation
First Nations Lifelong Learning Planning Table Update - PowerPoint Presentation
A Special Thanks to our Sponsors!
A Special Thanks to our Gala Sponsors!
Support Contact Information
For inquiries, please email meetingsupport@coo.org