b'2SLGBTQQIA+ programming, child welfare, post-secondary education, employment deliveryand more. A common theme within many resolutions presented to the Chiefs-in-Assembly was the import-ance of establishing an effective nation-to-nation relationship with all levels of government based on meaningful input and participation of theFirst Nations rights holders and the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of IndigenousPeoples (UNDRIP).Keeping with the theme, the Matawa Chiefs Council presented to the Chiefs-in-Assembly on the development of the Ring of Fire region. The Matawa Chiefs Council highlighted the import-ance of protecting First Nations sovereignty, rights, interests and jurisdiction in their traditional terri-tories and homelands. The Chiefs-in-Assembly voiced their support for the Matawa communities in their assertions of jurisdiction of their territories in relation to opposing the Ring of Fire develop-ment through the passing of Resolution 22/44S, The Emerging Development of the North and the Ring of Fire Region. Resolution 22/44S affirms that the Matawa member First Nations are the Indigenous inherent rights holders and decision makers on the processes, assessments and negotiations required for emerging development of the Ring of Fire region Building OntariosOPGs Reconciliation Action Plan reaffirms our commitment to a continued journey of reconciliation with Indigenous communities across Ontario. future together. We see partnership as a way forward. The plan outlines our goals to grow our economic impact for Indigenous communities and businesses, while working to preserve our shared tomorrow.Join us in this journey and help us bring our plan to life.Learn more by visiting: Where a brighter tomorrow begins. opg.com/reconciliationI ssue2 2022/23C hIefs ofo ntarIoA dvocAte magazIne l 17'