Bill 5 threatens to cause irreparable harm to our lands, our communities, and our rights as Indigenous peoples. It reflects yet another step backward—another example of the Ontario government dismissing our voices and violating our inherent rights. How much more are we expected to endure?

Greg Rickford currently serves as Ontario’s Minister of Indigenous Affairs and First Nations Economic Reconciliation. He is not Indigenous, yet he holds a role meant to support and advance Indigenous interests. His actions consistently show a failure to collaborate, to listen, and to respect the people and communities he claims to represent. This is not just ineffective leadership—it is harmful.

Under Rickford’s oversight, community trust has declined, land and treaty rights are increasingly under threat, and vital cultural concerns are being sidelined. His support for Bill 5—a bill that opens the door to resource extraction without consent—embodies the deep disconnect between his leadership and the values and rights of Indigenous Nations.

We cannot allow someone who disregards Indigenous voices to continue occupying this role.

Removing Greg Rickford is essential for protecting our lands, restoring trust, and ensuring that Indigenous peoples are represented by someone who listens, understands, and advocates with integrity.

Act now. Sign the petition to demand Greg Rickford’s removal. Let us be led by those who carry lived experience, community knowledge, and a true commitment to Indigenous rights and self-determination.