2026 Annual Chiefs Assembly
“Rooted in Community: Together We Lead, Together We Thrive”
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2026 Annual Chiefs Assembly
“Rooted in Community: Together We Lead, Together We Thrive”
Chippewas of Rama First Nation will host the 2026 Chiefs of Ontario Annual Chiefs Assembly (ACA) from June 16-18, 2026 at Casino Rama Resort in Rama, ON. This three-day assembly will include critical updates on a variety of issues and priorities for First Nations in Ontario.
Date: June 16-18, 2026
Location: Casino Rama Resort, Chippewas of Rama First Nation, 5899 Rama Rd, Rama, ON L3V 6H6
Who Should Attend: First Nations Leadership, Technicians, Government Representatives & Agencies
Download the Provisional Agenda (last updated June 15, 2026)
Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/@ChiefsOfOntario/streams
Registration: https://coo.smudging.ca:8443/Meeting/Register/c6389d1e-2906-48be-877a-3d8f4a06e1db
Annual Chiefs Assembly Materials & Resources
Assembly Documents and Resources
Assembly Notice
Resolution Policy
Rules of Procedure and Code of Conduct
Proxy Letter Template
Resolutions Template
3rd Call for Resolutions
Venue Map
Day 1
Presentation - Major Projects Office Update and Q&A
Briefing Note - Major Projects Office Update and Q&A
Day 2
Presentation - Human Trafficking Prevention and Victim Support
Presentation - Ontario Housing and Infrastructure Needs Assessment
Briefing Note - Ontario Housing and Infrastructure Needs Assessment
Presentation - Canada Water Act Modernization and ISC Water/Wastewater Framework
Briefing Note - ISC’s New Water and Wastewater Prioritization
Briefing Note - Canada Water Act, Water Security Strategy, and Freshwater Data Strategy
Presentation - Ontario Final Agreement and ORIC Update
Presentation - Regional Information Governance Centre Project Update
Briefing Note - Regional Information Governance Centre Project Update
Brochure - Regional Information Governance Centre Project Update
Presentation - First Nation First Ministers Meeting Planning Update
Presentation - First Nations Women's Council Update
Day 3
General Updates
Briefing Note - Employment Table Update
Briefing Note - Prosperity Table Update
Briefing Note - Supply Chain & Procurement Initiative Update
Briefing Note - Heritage and Burials Mandates
Community Events
Women & Two Spirit Chiefs Network Dinner Meeting
Support Contact Information
For inquiries, please email meetingsupport@coo.org

