b'CHIEFS ASSEMBLYCOO Hosts Fall Chiefs AssemblyFirst Nations leadership, organizations and more gather in Thunder Bay for critical updatesT he Chiefs of OntarioSolomon of Fort William First Nation.Act and an update on the Ontario Mining (COO) recently hostedLater that morning, COO announcedActlawsuit.their Fall Chiefs Assembly intheir 50th anniversary documentaryOn the second day, COO Director of Thunder Bay on Novemberalongside the films director andJustice Jackie Lombardi provided updates 19-21, 2025. The three-day assembly,executive producer, Ryan McMahon.on Bill C-53 and Mtis assertions, as well which also offered a virtual attendanceThe documentary will be available foras a litigation update on the enforcement option, included critical updates on aviewing in late 2025 and will exploreand prosecution of First Nations laws. variety of issues and priorities for Firstthe Chiefs of Ontarios historical andGreg Rickford, Ontario Minister of Nations in Ontario. ongoing role in Indigenous advocacy,Indigenous Affairs and First Nations The assembly opened on Novembergovernance and rights from the 1970sEconomic Reconciliation, also provided 19 with a sunrise ceremony, followedto present. Topics discussed throughouta presentation and Q&A on current by a grand entry and opening prayer.the first day included next steps for thepriorities for Ontario First Nations Ontario Regional Chief AbramFirst Nations Child and Family Servicesleadership. That afternoon, attendees Benedict provided opening remarks,Final Agreement, compensation fundingheard updates from COOs Knowledge with territorial marks provided by Chieffor the Greenhouse Gas Pollution PricingKeepers Council, Womens Council and 32l I ssue1 2024/25C hIefs ofo ntarIoA dvocAte magazIne'