b'Students protesting the military presence at Oka in Kanesatake, Que., block rush hour traffic on Yonge and Bloor St. in Toronto, Ont.September 4, 1990. (Boris Spremo / Toronto Star via the Toronto Public Library.)Mohawk warrior standing watch at the barricadesurrounding the land defenders camp in Kanesatake, Que.,during the Oka Crisis. August 10, 1990.(Credit: Boris Spremo / Toronto Star via the Toronto Public Library.)SUPPORTING INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIESFor decades, Graham has proudly worked alongside Indigenous communities developing meaningful relationships that share our values of commitment for economic and community development, as well as contributing to education and training programs with Indigenous groups across Canada. Gordon Peters, former Ontario Regional Chief,makes a public address. June 4, 1991.(Credit: Darcy Henton / Toronto Star via the Toronto Public Library.)Former Regional Chief Peters looks back to see a path forward. For him, change begins with healing; First Nations traditions and ways of life are rooted in family and community bonds. You strengthen our families, you strengthen the communities, you strengthen our resolve, he says. Our ancestors taught that our pros-perity is connected to the well-being of all our relations. We may be sovereign, independent nations, but we are all related. Healing our families will, in turn, heal ournations.The Chiefs of Ontario continues to advocate with a simple truth in mind: when our peoples thrive, our Nations rise.I ssue1 2025C hIefs ofo ntarIoA dvocAte magazIne l 25'