Ontario Region
Ontario Regional Office & Central Operations
1300-340 Albert Street
OTTAWA ON K1R 7Y6
Phone: 613-562-9644
For Service in Ontario, call us toll free at 1 866 922 2052 or call:
Larry Spence, Ontario Regional Manager
Service Area: Northern Region - Call: 807 251-5407
Don Jones, Policy Implementation Officer
Service Area: Western Region - Call: 613 292-9765 or 807 481-9957
Ontario News
March, 2010
Wegimaawadizid “Our Way of Governance”
Elders, Leadership and Youth Unite to Create a Vision for Mitaanjigamiing Nation’s Future
Co-creating a community vision for self-governance was the objective of a workshop held near Fort Frances, Ontario over two days in March. This event, which took place in the Mitaanjigamiing First Nation traditional Round house (Manidoo-Wiigiwam), effectively engaged over thirty youth, leadership and elders. Read More…
February, 2010
Chippewas of the Thames Leadership Plan to Bring Cultural Values into their Work
Recently elected leadership of the Chippewas of the Thames First Nation convened to engage in dialogue and set some objectives for their elected term. They are situated in Southern Ontario and have a population of 2400 with 800 members currently living in the community. The NCFNG was invited to deliver a two–day workshop for leadership focusing on Strategic Planning, Governance Principles and Community Engagement. Workshop presentations reiterated the importance of effectively obtaining input from citizens and how to establish good governing structures. Read More…
October, 2009
It Takes a Village to Raise a Child: NCFNG talks about community engagement at Anishnawbek child welfare conference
It has often been said that “It takes a village to raise a child” and for First Nations families, raising a child was traditionally a collective effort. Today, there is an urgent need for First Nations communities to re-engage in the care of children. Community engagement in child welfare was the theme of a presentation given by the National Centre for First Nations Governance (NCFNG). The presentation was provided to child welfare workers and care givers at A Gathering of Nations: Strengthening our Circle of Care, an Anishnawbek child welfare conference held for Ontario participants in Sault St Marie, Michigan from October, 6 to 8, 2009. Read More…
May 29, 2009
Kiashke Zaaging Anishinabek – Update on Efforts to Implement Traditional Governance
Kiaske Zaaging Anishinabek (Gull Bay First Nation) is one of the many First Nations that are taking the lead on exercising their right to self-government. The Kiaske Zaaging Anishinabek is an Ojibway First Nation, part of the Robinson Superior Treaty of 1850. This community is located approximately 175 km’s north of Thunder Bay, Ontario on the south shore of Lake Nipigon. Read More…
March 11, 2009
Aboriginal Inherent Rights/Youth Forum
The Ontario Regional Inherent Right Strategy Forum was very well received. In addition to highlighting the National Centre for First Nation Governance (NCFNG), it brought Ontario First Nations leaders, Emerging Leaders, Deputy Grand Chiefs, and Elders together to talk in a candid, non-political forum - the issue of implementing the Inherent Right Strategy in the Treaty context. An overview of Aboriginal and Treaty Rights cases to lands and resources provided the participants with a good understanding of the rapidly expanding case law since 1990 to present day. Read more...
February, 2009
Custom Election Code Workshop - Alderville First Nation
Alderville First Nation hosted a two-day Custom Election Codes Workshop delivered by the National Centre for First Nations Governance. Alderville First Nation, is located in South-Central Ontario. Workshop participants included staff employed in nearby First Nations. The participants had a keen interest in sharing and obtaining as much information as possible so that their community could make an informed decision on whether to implement a Custom Election Code. Read more...
July, 2008
Looking for Traditional Governance at Kiashke Zaaging Anishinabek
The Kiashke Zaaging Anishinabek is looking for a way to combine traditional ways of governing with contemporary governance. Their challenge is in finding a model used by the Lake Nipigon Ojibways that suits current needs. Kiashke Zaaging Anishinaabek is the Anishinaabek name for Gull Bay First Nation, an Ojibway nation situated on the western shore of Lake Nipigon in Northwestern Ontario. Read More...
September, 2007
Overfishing spurs call for title rights
Over-fishing in the Robinson-Huron treaty area, of central Ontario, has become a grave concern. So much so that local First Nations have come together to organize and plan a strategy focused on gaining control of their fisheries. Read More...
September, 2007
Community drives journey to self-governance
The Beardy’s and Okemasis First Nation is the first community in the Prairies region to invite the NCFNG to be a part of its journey toward self-governance. Read More...
August, 2007
MOU Signed Between Shingwauk Kinoomage Gamik and NCFNG
A new venture is underway that will help promote cooperation and the advancement of academic and educational exchange. Read More...
