b'contents WINTER 2024/25VOLUME 8lISSUE 1FEATURES16 INTRODUCING COOS LEADERSHIP COUNCIL18 THE FIRST 120 DAYSNewly elected Ontario Regional Chief reflects on the beginning of his term20 BENEATH THE EARTHHeritage and Burials 18 22Committee seeks to educate on accurate First Nations historiesADVOCATING FOR CHILD WELFARELeadership remains committed to pursuing reforms amidst rejection of proposed agreement24 YOUTH PROFILE Q&A with OFNYPC co-chair Tehya Quachegan26 COO SECTOR UPDATEWomens Initiatives Sector promotes safety and empowerment for women and Two-Spirit people32 28 THE ONTARIO FIRST NATIONS BUSINESS DIRECTORYNew COO initiative will help bridge economic gap for First Nations-owned businesses in Ontario32 COO HOSTS FALL CHIEFS ASSEMBLYFirst Nations leadership, organizations and more gather in Thunder Bay for critical updates34 CHIEF PROFILEQ&A with newly elected Chief Nikki van Oirschot of Caldwell First Nation34 36 BEMAADIZIJIG GANOONINDWAANew podcast aims to educate on Anishinabek Nation prioritiesI ssue1 2024/25C hIefs ofo ntarIoA dvocAte magazIne l 7'