(November 30, 2023 )– Chiefs of Ontario (COO) is releasing the following statement regarding a judicial review it has filed today on the Greenhouse Gas and Pollution Pricing Act. Chiefs of Ontario and Attawapiskat First Nation have filed a judicial review today after Canada refused to negotiate with First Nations in Ontario to alleviate the
Please find attached the Fall & Winter 2023 Edition of the COO Environment Newsletter for your information and reading. In this edition, you will find updates on a number of files including Climate Change, Canada Water Agency, Carbon Charge, Great Lakes, Safe Drinking Water and Wastewater Legislation, the Greenbelt, Highway 413, and more. Download the
You are invited to submit a proposal to the Chiefs of Ontario to provide strategic services and communications support to the Environment Sector on issues related to water, wastewater, Great Lakes restoration, and carbon pricing. Full details on the project and proposal requirements can be found here: Packages to be clearly marked: “RFP: COO Environment
The Chiefs of Ontario's Environment Sector is holding a Request for Proposals to develop an Environment Team Strategic Plan for 2023-2025. The submission deadline is Friday, June 9, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. EST. Please submit your RFP to Kathleen Padulo, Director of Environment. A proposal must be submitted as a PDF file to Chiefs of
Please find attached the Spring 2023 Edition of the COO Environment Newsletter for your information and reading. This edition of the Environment Newsletter includes updates on current COO Environment projects, water and wastewater legislation information and updates, and updates on events hosted and attended by the COO Environment Sector. Download the Newsletter here: Environment Newsletter
Please find attached COO Environment Newsletter – October, November, and December 2022 for your information and reading. For additional information, please contact Kathleen Padulo at Kathleen.Padulo@coo.org. Download the Newsletter here: COO Environment Sector - Newsletter October-December 2022 (11.23.22)
SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS You are invited to submit a proposal to support a project being undertaken by the Chiefs of Ontario to Ontario to develop and deliver a training program for youth to develop and enhance skills and experience relevant to pursuing further training or employment opportunities in the fields of biodiversity, conservation, and sustainable development.
Please find attached COO Environment Newsletter – June, July, and August 2022, for your information and reading. You can also read the newsletter online here: http://chiefs-of-ontario.org/. For additional information, please contact Kathleen Padulo at Kathleen.Padulo@coo.org. Download the Newsletter here: COO Environment Newsletter - June July August 2022 (07.21.22)
The Chiefs of Ontario Environment Unit is developing a new toolkit that aims to support Indigenous communities in Ontario to understand environmental assessment and impact assessment (EA/IA) processes and related issues in order to meaningfully participate in EA/IAs and related engagement. The activities will assist in the development of internal capacity in First Nation communities
SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS You are invited to submit a proposal to support a project being undertaken by the Chiefs of Ontario to develop a high-level, professionally made 20-to-30-minute documentary that captures First Nations women and their sacred connection to the spirit of water and responsibilities to protect and nurture water. Preference will be given to an
