External Review of the Canada Ontario Agreement for Chiefs of Ontario

The Chiefs of Ontario Environment Department seeks a facilitator to conduct an external review of the Canada Ontario Agreement by reviewing past recommendations, identifying gaps and successes, and delivering final recommendations specific to First Nations. The successful candidate must be a First Nation person with a PhD, possessing at least ten years of experience working with First Nations and extensive research expertise in Traditional Ecological Knowledge, water, and academia. Key milestones run through June 2027, including engagement sessions, virtual meetings, a final report due in March 2027, and an assembly presentation. Proposals require a cover letter, a detailed work plan, a completed fee schedule with a firm price, and CVs with references. The proposed budget must align with deliverables up to a maximum amount of $30,000. Reviewers evaluate submissions on proposal quality, applicant capacity, and the appropriateness of the budget and timelines. Applicants must submit their proposals by 5:00 PM Eastern Standard Time on November 12, 2026, electronically via email and with two shipped hard copies.