TREATY REGION ENGAGEMENT SESSIONS
CHIEFS OF ONTARIO ANNOUNCE:
TREATY REGION ENGAGEMENT SESSIONS
PRESENTED BY THE IPPERWASH FIRST NATIONS TASK FORCE
As part of the Treaty Commission in Ontario Interim Initiative, the Chiefs of Ontario (COO) will be hosting a series of engagement sessions in February & March 2012. The purpose is to assess and gather perspectives for a potential Treaty Commission in Ontario. The sessions will focus on exploring the possible scope, structure and mandate of a Treaty Commission or similar body.
These sessions are in response to resolution Treaties – Unifying Our Approach 11/04, which calls for a series of engagement sessions across Ontario. The results of these engagement sessions will be reported back to Chiefs in Assembly and will help guide in the decision of determining the most appropriate mechanism to deal with our Treaty grievances.
Please Note:
These sessions are internal to First Nations Leadership and Citizens and will not involve representatives from the federal or provincial governments as directed in the resolution.
DATES AND LOCATIONS:
Wauzhushk Onigum (Kenora): Thursday, March 1, 2012 (Updated 08/02/12)
Fort William: Tuesday, March 6, 2012 (Updated 08/02/12)
Ketegaunseebee (Garden River):Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Timmins:Thursday, March 22, 2012
Mnjikaning First Nation (Rama): Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Toronto:Thursday, March 29, 2012
IPPERWASH FIRST NATIONS TASK FORCE
Chiefs of Ontario – Sherry Antone
Union of Ontario Indians – Al Dokis
Association of Iroquois and Allied Indians – Victoria Hill
Nishnawbe Aski Nation – Terry Wilson
Grand Council Treaty 3 – Rory Joseph
Independent First Nations – Diane Maracle-Nadjiwon
Times and meeting locations will be announced shortly. For more information on the process and to find out how you can participate, please contact Sherry Antone at 416-597-1266 or santone@coo.org
