MARATHON, ON – Last weekend (Oct.17-19) members of the the Voyageur Trail Association executive gathered for their Annual General Meeting and a full weekend of events including the official re-opening of the Marathon to Pic River trail, several hikes, presentations by guest speakers and more. [Read more]
KASHECHEWAN, ON – While on routine patrol on October 13, 2014, the Nishnawbe-Aski Police Service members of the Kashechewan Detachment charged a man and woman under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. Police seized an approximate street value of twenty-two thousand ($22,000.00) [Read more]
Author of Pathlight; Annie Wenger-Nabigon, MSW, RSW is originally from the U.S., earning her Canadian Citizenship in 2013. Annie & her Husband live in Pic River First Nation. Annie Wenger-Nabigon, MSW, RSW has been a cinical social worker since 1979 working in mental health, family therapy, [Read more]
NORTHWESTERN, ON – Highway 17 at Pays Plat Hill – Now re-opened. Highway 17 at Pays Plat Hill is now re-opened to traffic in both directions. Highway was closed for approximately three hours. ________________________________ NORTHWESTERN, ON – Highway 17 is closed to traffic [Read more]
Originally released September 26, 2014 by Nawiinginokiima Forest Management Corporation Certification Expands ability of forest industry in northwest Ontario to sell to wider markets MARATHON, ON -The Nawiinginokiima Forest Management Corporation (NFMC) successfully obtained FSC® Forest [Read more]
THUNDER BAY, ON – On Monday, October 6, 2014, Nishnawbe-Aski Police Service members will be present in Sandy Lake First Nation for the introduction of the newly funded program, NAPS Community Mobilization Youth Officer. The Community Mobilization Youth Officer position is a 2014-2015 funded [Read more]
We’re excited to let you know about some events happening at Pukaskwa National Park this upcoming weekend. Coffee House Concert Pukaskwa will be hosting an intimate coffee house-style concert on Friday, October 3 at 7pm in the Hattie Cove Visitor Centre. The featured musician is [Read more]
September 25, the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) and the Municipality of Greenstone signed a General Relationship Agreement which will govern their interactions going forward. The agreement was signed in Thunder Bay by MNO President Gary Lipinski and Mayor Renald Y. Beaulieu of the Municipality [Read more]
OTTAWA, ON – New Democrats have ramped up pressure in House of Commons for the government to call an inquiry into missing and murdered indigenous women, says Algoma-Manitoulin-Kapuskasing MP, Carol Hughes. New Democrats took control of the House agenda on Friday forcing a debate and a vote on the [Read more]
Ontario Strengthening Local Economy, Creating Jobs Ontario is helping the Wauzhushk Onigum Nation move forward on its plans to establish a community development centre that will support local economic growth and create nine jobs. “I would like to thank the NOHFC board for partnering with us in [Read more]
Métis Nation of Ontario and TransCanada Sign Engagement Agreement for the Energy East Pipeline Project Today, the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) announced it has signed a Communications and Engagement Funding Agreement (CEFA) with TransCanada Oil Pipelines (TSX:TRP). The CEFA will guide the [Read more]
Camp Korah Renamed St. Kateri Outdoor Learning Centre SAULT STE. MARIE, ON – The Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board (HSCDSB) proudly recognized the rededication of Camp Korah at its Board meeting last night. Camp Korah has been renamed the St. Kateri Outdoor Learning Centre. [Read more]
MARATHON ON – Thursday the 11th of September 2014 approximately 9:45pm, officers from the Marathon detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a call regarding a Motor Vehicle Collision (MVC) involving a single motor vehicle. The Superior North EMS and Marathon Fire [Read more]
From: Ojibways of the Pic River First Nations PIC RIVER FIRST NATION, ON – Wednesday September 17th, 2014 the Aboriginal Peoples Committee of the Senate will be arriving in Pic River First Nation to meet with the Chief and Council along with their Capital/Housing program. Among the [Read more]
From: Indigenous Conference Services (Australia) It is with outmost pride and pleasure to announce the latest update for both the 2014 World Indigenous Domestic Violence Conference to be held on December 8th – 10th and the 2014 World Indigenous Health Conference scheduled for December 15th – [Read more]
