Annual Chiefs Assembly - Dialogue Sessions
“Pathways to Progress: Walking with the Wisdom of Our Ancestors”
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Annual Chiefs Assembly - Dialogue Sessions
“Pathways to Progress: Walking with the Wisdom of Our Ancestors”
The Chiefs of Ontario will host two virtual dialogue sessions ahead of the 2025 Annual Chiefs Assembly (ACA). These sessions will take place on Friday, June 6 and Friday, June 13, and will provide an opportunity for discussion on key priorities, including: funding formulas, environment, education, social services, research and data management, housing, women’s initiatives, justice, and economic development.
Date and Time:
June 6, 2025 - 9:30 a.m. to 3:05 p.m. EST
June 13, 2025 - 9:30 a.m. to 2:25 p.m. EST
Location: Online Via Microsoft Teams
Who Should Attend: First Nations Leadership, Technicians, & Agencies
Registration: http://coo.smudging.ca/Meeting/Register/536ff9bd-1895-4efa-bf37-5daaf4ac60b6
For more information about the ACA 2025, please visit: https://www.chiefsmeeting.com/aca2025
Artwork by Sandra D Moore, Anishnaabe kwe from Hiawatha First Nation.
Dialogue Sessions Materials & Resources
Agenda
Download Here (Last updated June 12, 2025)
Documents and Resources
Day 1
Presentation – Environment Sector
Presentation - First Nations Advisory Committee on Safe Drinking Water
Presentation - Update: Ontario Final Agreement, 1965 Agreement Reform, and Jordan’s Principle Reform
Presentation - Bill 5 – What now?
Presentation - Research and Data Management Sector
Day 2
Presentation - Consultation Resources and Support
Presentation - Research and Development of Options for Ontario First Nations-Specific U.R.N Funding
Presentation - Bill C-5, One Canadian Economy Act
Presentation - Trade and Tariff Impacts: An Analysis
Presentation - Government Solutions – Trade Commissioner, Ontario Regional Office
Support Contact Information
For inquiries, please email meetingsupport@coo.org