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Chiefs Conference 44th All Ontario - Chiefs Of Ontario
44th All Ontario
Chiefs Conference
June 26-28, 2018
Nipissing First Nation
Hosted by Anishinabek Nation
Host Treaty area Robinson Huron Treaty
Chiefs Conference 44th All Ontario - Chiefs Of Ontario
Our Peoples have lived and traded in this
                                          area for at least 10,000 years. Nipissing
                                          was the centre of a key trade route that
                                          stretched as far north as James Bay.
                                          Today, Lake Nipissing and the rivers that
                                          feed into it are very much the heart and
                                          soul -- the sense of place and belonging
                                          -- that has been passed down through the
                                          generations:
                                          “The Land, The People, The Future.”

Ontario                                   It has been a very busy time since last

Regional Chief                            year’s AOCC at Lac Seul First Nation.
                                          Collectively, our leadership have seen
Isadore Day                               success and movement on child welfare
                                          and health funding. We have scored a
                                          major victory on reducing hydro rates,
Chiefs of Ontario                         and establishing a Sovereign Wealth
                                          Fund by securing shares from Hydro One.
                                          There are still many challenges ahead –
                                          dealing with a newly elected PC provincial
On behalf of the Chiefs of Ontario, I
                                          government, and dealing with a federal
extend warm greetings to our Youth,
                                          government that is fast-tracking legislation
Elders, Leadership, and citizens
                                          that will directly affect our Peoples. But, at
participating in the 44th Annual
                                          the same time, the federal government is
All-Ontario Chiefs Conference, at
                                          moving very slowly on funding the critical
Nipissing First Nation, hosted this
                                          areas needed to overcome poverty and
year by the Anishinabek Nation.
                                          despair. There is still much work to do for
I want to take this time to thank Chief   the sake of our children.
Scott McLeod and the Nipissing First
                                          We now look forward to the
Nation organizers for all your hard
                                          deliberations and discussions over the
work in preparing for the AOCC. We
                                          next several days. We are looking to our
are inspired by your community’s
                                          leadership, our Elders, and especially
strong upholding of Treaty Rights and
                                          our Youth to work together to secure
jurisdiction. And we look forward to
                                          a better future for our children by
spending the next several days in this
                                          advancing our Nations.
very beautiful and significant part of
Turtle Island.                            Miigwetch!
                                          Isadore Day, Wiindawtegowinini
                                          Ontario Regional Chief
Chiefs Conference 44th All Ontario - Chiefs Of Ontario
On behalf of the Anishinabek
Nation, I welcome you to the Lake
Huron region of our territory. Chief
Scott McLeod, his council and his
beautiful, progressive community of
Nipissing First Nation are host to the
2018 AOCC. Nipissing is known for
their hospitality and I am certain we
will enjoy and appreciate the effort
that the community has put into
planning for this week’s gathering.
Chi’Miigwech.                              Grand
The head office of the Anishinabek         Council Chief
Nation is located here, as well as         Glen Hare
the future Anishinabek Education
System head office. You are
encouraged to stop in to visit the         Anishinabek Nation
Anishinabek Nation head office or
seek our assistance for any of your
needs while you are here. In addition
to the important business we will
attend to this week, it is also election
time for the Chiefs of Ontario and I
wish all the candidates vying for the
role and responsibility as the Ontario
Regional Chief the very best.
Our First Nation leadership in
Ontario may be diverse, but when we
come together, we are a mighty force
– always have been, always will be.
Enjoy your time this week,
Grand Council Chief Glen Hare
(Gwiingos)
Anishinabek Nation
Chiefs Conference 44th All Ontario - Chiefs Of Ontario
Aanin Boozhoo kina weya,
                         On behalf of the Leadership Council
                         and the Debendaagziwaad of the
                         Nbiising Anishnaabeg, I would like
                         to welcome Elders, Youth, Leadership
                         and delegates to the traditional
                         territory of Nipissing First Nation
                         for the 44th All Ontario Chiefs
                         Conference.
                         The Nipissing (or Nbisiing) people
                         have lived in the area of Lake Nipissing
                         since time immemorial. Our name
                         Nbisiing or “little water” was likely a
Chief                    comparison to the larger Great Lakes

Scott McLeod             to the west and south.
                         Historically, the Nipissings were
                         traders due to Lake Nipissing’s ideal
Nipissing First Nation   central location at the junction of the
                         trade routes.
                         Today, Nipissing First Nation is a
                         progressive, culturally strong and
                         self-governing Nation with a diverse
                         economy. We remain proud stewards
                         of our lands and waters, and hope
                         you enjoy exploring the beautiful
                         surroundings during your stay with us.
                         Bi-biingeyok maa Nbisiing / Welcome
                         to Nipissing First Nation
                         Gimaa Scott McLeod
Chiefs Conference 44th All Ontario - Chiefs Of Ontario
It is my distinct pleasure to extend
warm greetings to all taking part in
the 44th Annual All Ontario Chiefs
Conference.
I would like to thank Chief Scott
McLeod, members of Council and
the entire Nipissing First Nation for
hosting this Conference.
The Chiefs of Ontario has an
integral role as a leader within
Ontario ensuring that the voices of
Indigenous Peoples are heard.
                                        Al McDonald
We look forward to the deliberations
and discussions over the next several   Mayor of North Bay
days.
Meegwetch for your participation.
Sincerely,
Al McDonald
Chiefs Conference 44th All Ontario - Chiefs Of Ontario
Chiefs Conference 44th All Ontario - Chiefs Of Ontario
IPAC Award                           Understanding (MOU) to guide a
                                     new collaborative relationship.

Presentation                         They shared a common goal of
                                     sustainably managing the Lake
Tuesday, June 26th at                Nipissing fishery. After over 40
7:30 a.m. in Gymnasium               years of various pressures on the
                                     walleye population, it was feared
Earlier this year, Nipissing First   to be on the verge of collapse and a
Nation (NFN) and the Ontario         new approach was needed.
Ministry of Natural Resources        The agreement was groundbreaking
and Forestry (MNRF) received a       in that Ontario adopted Nipissing
national public sector leadership    First Nation’s Fisheries Law (flowing
award from the Institute of Public   from NFN’s Chi-Naaknigewin), and
Administration of Canada (IPAC)      is working with NFN through the
and Deloitte.                        MOU to strengthen and enforce it.
NFN and the MNRF won the             Both parties report that data and
2017 Gold IPAC award for their       observations show signs that the
strategic collaboration and shared   walleye population is recovering.
resource stewardship efforts         Delegates are invited to attend
on Lake Nipissing. The award         a short award presentation
recognizes organizations that        on Tuesday, June 26th at 7:30
have demonstrated outstanding        a.m. in the gymnasium of
leadership by taking bold steps      the Administration building.
to improve Canada through            Representatives from Deloitte and
advancements in public policy and    MNRF will be in attendance. The
management.                          video submission prepared by NFN
Two years ago, NFN and the           and MNRF will be played during
MNRF signed a Memorandum of          lunch that day.
Securing a
Future for our
Children
Advancing our Nations
2018 All Ontario Chiefs Conference
June 26-28, 2018, Nipissing First Nation

DAY 1 - TUESDAY, JUNE 26, 2018

5:30 am   Sunrise Ceremony – Nipissing First Nation

7:00 am   Hot Breakfast Provided / Registration Opens (all day)

          Special Presentation – IPAC Awards in NFN Gym
7:30 am
          Tradeshow Opens

          Gather for Grand Entry
8:15 am   • Red Hawk Drummers – Nipissing First Nation
          • Grand Council Treaty #3 Drum Keepers

8:30 am   Grand Entry

          Opening Prayer / Welcome Addresses
          • Elder Nipissing First Nation – Elder Evelyn McLeod
          • Chief Scott McLeod, Nipissing First Nation
          • MP Anthony Rota
          • MPP Vic Fedeli
          • Mayor of West Nipissing – Joanne Savage
          • Ontario Regional Chief Isadore Day
Acceptance of Speakers
9:00 am    Adoption of Agenda
           Adoption of Rules of Procedure

           Council Updates
           First Nations’ Women’s Caucus
           • Chief Karen Loran, Mohawks of Akwesasne &
9:15 am
             Rebecca Timms, MMIWG, Transgendered and
             2Spirited, Men and Boys Coordinator, Anishinabek
             Nation (Union of Ontario Indians)

           Ontario First Nation Young Peoples Council
           • Mark Hill, Six Nations of the Grand River Territory
           Elders/Grandmothers/Knowledge Keepers
           • Elder Vernon Roote, Chippewas of Saugeen
             First Nation

           Chiefs of Ontario Audit Presentation
10:00 am
           • Richard Beatty, MNP

10:30 am   Wellness Break

           Education
           • Portfolio Holder – Deputy Grand Chief Derek Fox
10:45 am
              • Post Secondary Education
              • Education Transformation

           Health
           • Patrick Madahbee/Tracy Antone
              • First Nations Data Governance
              • Support for Sustainable funding for Mental
11:15 am
                 Wellness Development and Crisis Response
              • Task Force on Sexual Violence and Exploitation in
                 First Nations Communities’
              • Prescription Opiate Use
Honouring for Patrick Madahbee
           • Elders/Grandmothers / Knowledge Keepers
           • Ontario Regional Chief Isadore Day
           • Chief R. Don Maracle, Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte

12:00 pm   Lunch Provided

           Chief Electoral Officer – Elder Gordon Waindubence
1:00 pm            Nominations for the Office of the Ontario
                   Regional Chief

           Elders/Youth Reflections
           • Youth Representative: Kamryn Whiteye and
3:00 pm
             Dominique Ireland AIAI
           • Elder Representative (TBD)

3:30 pm    Wellness Break

           Campaigning for Ontario Regional Chief
3:45 pm    Opportunity for regional caucus’s and Candidate
           Receptions

           Ceremonial Sweat Lodge for Candidates for Ontario
5:00 pm
           • Regional Chief (Optional for Candidates)

      COMMUNITY FEAST, OPEN MIC NIGHT AND FISH FRY
       HOSTED BY NIPISSING FIRST NATION 5:30 PM
DAY 2 - WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27, 2018

5:30 am        Sunrise Ceremony – Nipissing First Nation

               Registration Opens (all day)
7:00 am
               Hot Breakfast Provided / Tradeshow Opens

               Chief Electoral Officer – Elder Gordon Waindubence
8:30 am        • Review of Rules and Process of Traditional
                 Stand up Election

9:00 am        Candidate Speeches

               Traditional Stand up Election for Ontario Regional Chief
10:00 am
               Introduction of the Ontario Regional Chief

11:00 am       Oath of Office of the Ontario Regional Chief Elect

12:00 pm       Lunch provided

If the ORC Elections take longer than the morning time allotted,
lunch will be pushed to 1:00 p.m.; followed by the updates below

1:00 pm        Resolution deadline

               Social Services
               • Grand Chief Joel Abram/Linda Sandy
1:00 pm           • Ontario Special Study
                  • Social Assistance and Income Security Reform
                  • Canadian Human Rights Tribunal (CHRT)

               Environment
               • Chief Linda Debassige
                  • First Nation Safe Drinking Water Legislation
                     Co-development Project
1:30 pm
               Strategic Initiatives
               Ontario First Nation Technical Services Corporation
               • Melanie Debassige, Executive Director
               • Tricia Hamilton, Engineer (Water and Wastewater)
2:00 pm       Mayoral Welcome Al McDonald

2:15 pm       AFN National Chief Candidates

3:00 pm       Wellness Break

              Aboriginal Sport and Wellness Council of Ontario
3:15 pm
              • Chief Duncan Michano, Ojibways of Pic River

              Elder and Youth Reflections
3:30 pm       • Youth Representative: Edward George, IFN
              • Elder Representative (TBD)

4:00 pm       Adjourn for Day

                    HOST COMMUNITY EVENT
          EVENING BOAT CRUISE TO THE MANITOU ISLANDS
                   NORTH BAY MARINA 6:00 pm
DAY 3 - THURSDAY, JUNE 28, 2018

5:30 am    Sunrise Ceremony – Nipissing First Nation

           Registration Opens (all day)
7:00 am
           Hot Breakfast Provided / Tradeshow Opens

           Chiefs of Ontario Restructuring Project
8:30 am
           • Jenny Restoule, Barrister & Solicitor

           Hon. Carolyn Bennett
10:30 am   Minister of Crown - Indigenous Relations
           and Northern Affairs

           Chiefs of Ontario Restructuring Project - Continued
11:00 am
           • Jenny Restoule, Barrister & Solicitor

12:00 pm   Lunch provided

           Ontario Fair Share
1:00 pm
           • DISC-ON - Anne Scotton, RDG

2:00 pm    Resolutions

           Youth and Elder Reflections
           • Youth Representative: Lance Copegog - Anishinabek
3:30 pm
             Nation
           • Elder Representative (TBD)

3:45 pm    Closing Remarks, Closing Prayer & Closing Ceremonies
NOTES
NOTES
Special Thanks to
The Anishinabek Nation for hosting the AOCC
2018, also to the Robinson Huron Treaty as the
host Treaty area and to Nipissing First Nation as
the host community.

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