Premier Joins First Nations Chiefs to Formalize Regional Framework Premier Kathleen Wynne and the Matawa member First Nations Chiefs were in Thunder Bay yesterday, where they joined Matawa community members, to officially celebrate the recent signing of a landmark regional framework agreement to [Read more]
WHITE RIVER, ON – April 18, 2014 at 12:30 am, officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Superior East White River Detachment were conducting R.I.D.E. checks on Highway 17 in the Township of White River. At 7:43 pm a west bound Nissan Titan entered the R.I.D.E. area. Investigation by [Read more]
WAWA, ON – As part of the Conseil scolaire catholique du Nouvel-Ontario’s (CSCNO) Aboriginal Education Program, students from Wawa’s École Saint-Joseph will welcome Mrs. Janique Labelle to their school on Friday, April 11. This Métis and Anishinaabe visitor will lead a drumming [Read more]
Alice’s quote above is an interesting twist on the subject of change. We change our clothing every morning; we change our hairstyles, buy new cars or furniture, even get new jobs and move new places. I’m sure I’ve changed several times in dramatic ways throughout my life. But have I really [Read more]
Ontario Supporting Careers in Ring of Fire, Other Mining Developments Ontario is investing in training programs that will support jobs and improve the quality of life for First Nations communities near the Ring of Fire. “I’m extremely proud of the support our government continues to show for [Read more]
Historic Agreement to Move Ring of Fire Development Forward The Province of Ontario and Matawa-member First Nations are taking another step forward by reaching a landmark agreement that will ensure First Nation communities benefit from the proposed Ring of Fire development. The regional framework [Read more]
Final Agreement Would Support New Economic Development Opportunities Ontario, Canada and Pic Mobert First Nation have signed an agreement that will enhance social supports while strengthening the local economy and creating jobs. The agreement would add about 16 square kilometres of provincial Crown [Read more]
LUNSA Spring Powwow March 14-16 THUNDER BAY, ON – The Lakehead University Native Student Association is hosting its annual powwow at the C.J. Sanders Fieldhouse from Friday, March 14 until Sunday, March 16. The theme for this year’s powwow is re-uniting the community, which was decided [Read more]
THUNDER BAY, ON – Matawa First Nations Management (Non-profit Tribal Council) is holding an open house to show case its environmental services group Four Rivers. The open house is Tuesday March 18 from Noon (12) until 5:30pm at 233 Court St. N. in Thunder Bay at the corner of Court and [Read more]
This week, the Nuclear Waste Management Organization had open houses taking place in Schreiber (March 6 and 7) and Pays Plat First Nation (March 8). We spoke to Mayor Don McArthur about the open houses, why it is important for people to attend regardless of if they have previously and how the [Read more]
March 2014 Crews are thawing frozen waterlines as they are reported, in order of operational priorities and case by case assessments. For assistance contact the Administration Office 854-1100. Streetlight Maintenance: All streetlights are scheduled for LED conversion in 2014. Click [Read more]
Originally from the U.S., Annie earned 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, and addictions services. She is a doctoral candidate [Read more]
Your Community Care Access Centre connects you with the care you need, at home and in your community. We provide access to home, community and school health services, facilitate placement into long-term care homes, and provide information and referral to a broad range of community-based health [Read more]
11:16 AM EST Sunday 02 March 2014 Wind chill warning for Manitouwadge – Hornepayne – Geraldton – Longlac – Caramat – Nakina – Aroland – Pagwa Wind chill values in the minus 40S tonight and Monday morning. Temperatures are forecast to drop to near or [Read more]
“My thoughts are certainly with all residents of Longlac, Ginoogaming and Long Lake #58 First Nations who are currently experiencing a loss of gas pressure which has resulted in many hundreds of homes left without heat. Public safety is always our top priority. Certainly, our government is [Read more]
