Chiefs of Ontario

UNDRIP Act Dialogue Session: Overview of Draft National Action Plan

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The Chiefs of Ontario Justice Sector is hosting a dialogue session on the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act.

This session will specifically focus on the recently released Draft National Action Plan, the ongoing validation process, the next steps in the release of the Final Action Plan in June 2023, and potential impacts on First Nations in the Ontario region. The session will include an update from the Department of Justice Canada, a presentation from Nick Lesson, Senior Counsel at Woodward and Company LLP, an open forum for questions and dialogue, and take-away materials.

Date: May 5, 2023

Time: 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. EST

Location: Online via Zoom

Who should attend: First Nations Leadership and Technicians

Registration: https://bit.ly/40qozsd

Important notice: Please continue to check back regularly, as this site will be updated with important documentation leading up to the meeting.

Meeting Materials

  • Information on the UNDRIP Act Draft National Action Plan

    Download more information on the UNDRIP Act Draft National Action Plan.

  • Dialogue Session Agenda

    Download the agenda for the upcoming UNDRIP Dialogue Session.

Support Contact Information

  • For questions or further information, please contact Jackie Lombardi, Director of Justice, at jackie.lombardi@coo.org.