SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS You are invited to submit a proposal for a project by the Chiefs of Ontario to engage First Nation leadership in Ontario by conducting: An external review of the Canada Ontario Agreement (Please see background and context for further details) REQUEST FOR FACILITATOR PROPOSALS Submission Deadline: November 12th, 2026; Time: 5 pm Eastern
The Chiefs of Ontario hosted a Great Lakes Gathering on September 16-17, 2026 in Huntsville, Ontario. The Gathering was rooted in the theme of confluence — where the waters, knowledge systems, generations, and communities come together. Confluence speaks to the meeting places of rivers and lakes. First Nations have traversed these landscape for millennia and
The Chiefs of Ontario Environment Sector have shared the following resources regarding funding under the Best Practices for Source Water Protection (BPSWP) Program. The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) is pleased to announce a call for applications for funding under the Best Practices for Source Water Protection (BPSWP) Program. This program is
The Chiefs of Ontario Environment Sector have shared the following resources regarding a call for submissions for Indigenous Perspectives case studies 2026-2027. Applications are now open for the 2026 - 2027 Indigenous Perspectives case study series, an annual series in partnership with the Centre for Indigenous Environmental Resources. Inviting: First Nations, Inuit and Métis interested
The Chiefs of Ontario Environment Sector have shared the following resources regarding the Indigenous Habitat Participation Program, which is now accepting applications for single-year or multi-year projects (up to three years) as part of the 2026/27 intake period. For more information, visit: Indigenous Habitat Participation Program The Indigenous Habitat Participation Program (IHPP) provides both grant
The Chiefs of Ontario Environment Sector have shared the following resources regarding Green Jobs Program Funding: 2026 PLT CANADA STIP FUNDING Program Information: Project Learning Tree Canada (PLT Canada) works to advance environmental education, forest literacy, and career pathways using trees and forests as windows on the world. Since 2018, PLT Canada, through the Sustainable
The Chiefs of Ontario Environment Sector have shared the following resource: 2026 IESO Indigenous Energy Support Program (IESP) Application Intake Window The Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) Indigenous Engagement Team is pleased to announce that the application intake window for the Indigenous Energy Support Program (IESP) 3.0 is now open! This is a time of
The Chiefs of Ontario Environment Sector have shared the following opportunities for funding: Canada Environmental Science Opportunity https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/services/environmental-funding/programs/environmental-damages-fund/canada-environmental-science-opportunity.html#toc2 OPEN: May 5, 2026, 15:00 Eastern Time CLOSE: July 7, 2026, 15:00 Eastern Time NRC Funding opportunities https://natural-resources.canada.ca/funding-partnerships/current-funding-opportunities Youth Internship Various: https://natural-resources.canada.ca/sustainable-jobs/science-technology-internship-program-stip-green-jobs Clean Foundation https://cleanfoundation.ca/green-jobs/ CLOSES June 5 Environmental Damages Fund: available funds and application process https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/services/environmental-funding/programs/environmental-damages-fund/available-funds.html
The Chiefs of Ontario Environment Sector have shared the following resource: AFFES Indigenous Relations Funding Program 2026-27 AFFES Wildfire Capacity Funding Program 2026-2027 Flyer Introduction: The Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services Indigenous Relations Team is pleased to announce a call for applications for its Indigenous Relations AFFES Funding Program for 2026-27. The AFFES Indigenous Relations Team is committed to
The Chiefs of Ontario Environment Sector have shared the following resource: Info Session on Proposed Updates to Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality – Chlorite and Chlorate Health Canada is proposing updates to the Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality for Chlorite and Chlorate. First Nations are encouraged to attend a technical information session on these
