‘Indigenous Affairs’ Information
Written by Annie Wenger-Nabigon Ph.D., RSW on 26 June 2013
Originally from the U.S., Annie earned her Canadian Citizenship in 2013. Annie & her Husband live in Pic River First Nation. She works as full-time as an Adult Mental Health and Addictions Therapist at the Marathon office of North of Superior Counseling Programs. Annie Wenger-Nabigon, MSW, [Read more]
Written by Press Release on 25 June 2013
TORONTO, ON – Noble Mineral Exploration Inc. (the “Company” or “Noble”) (TSX-V:NOB, FRANKFURT:NB7, OTC.PK:NLPXF) announces that, as approved by the TSX Venture Exchange, it has completed share issuances under a previously announced shares-for-debt agreements (the [Read more]
Written by Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities on 21 June 2013
Northern Ontario mayors are calling for an expanded renewal of the Canadian Boreal Forest Agreement that will involve key stakeholders including local and provincial governments, First Nations communities, environmental groups and the forestry sector. Following the Canadian Boreal Forest [Read more]
Written by Reader Submission on 21 June 2013
Courtesy John Hooper Sr. MARATHON, ON – Despite being out homered three to one, Mobert pulled out a close one with Barrick, 11-10. Robert Gugelyk hit Mobert’s lone HR, while Ben Kowalczyk, Ian Dickie and Neil Esarte hit long balls for Barrick. Tanya Desmoulin got her second win of [Read more]
Written by admin on 19 June 2013
PIC RIVER FIRST NATION, ON – This Friday, June 21st, is National Aboriginal Day as Canadians from coast to coast recognize the contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Metis in our country by celebrating their culture, music, and traditions. The Ojibway of the Pic River First Nation invite [Read more]
Written by Ontario Newsroom on 19 June 2013
Ontario Government Celebrates First Nation, Inuit and Métis Culture Steep yourself in time-honoured traditions on June 21, National Aboriginal Day. This year, explore the rich culture of First Nations, Inuit and Métis in Ontario. You can share your favourite memories of Aboriginal experiences and [Read more]
Written by Press Release on 19 June 2013
PIKANGIKUM, ON – After more than sixteen years of effort guided by Esteemed Elders from Pikangikum First Nation, a Sustainable Forest Licence (SFL) has been issued for the Whitefeather Forest. The Whitefeather Forest is located in Northwestern Ontario (the Whitefeather Forest is an [Read more]
Written by MP Bruce Hyer on 17 June 2013
MP Bruce Hyer joins other Canadians to ‘walk a mile in their shoes’ in remote fly-in reserve THUNDER BAY, ON — MP Bruce Hyer joined 25 other Canadians today flying to Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug (KI), a remote First Nation community 600 km north of Thunder Bay. The initiative, started by KI [Read more]
Written by Thunder Bay OPP on 17 June 2013
FATAL COLLISION ON SLATE FALLS ROAD SIOUX LOOKOUT, ON – At approximately 7:00pm CST on June 15, 2013 Sioux Lookout Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was notified of a single motor vehicle collision that had occurred on Slate Falls Road approximately 15 km south of Slate Falls First Nation and [Read more]
Written by Environment Canada - Environnement Canada on 16 June 2013
7:01pm EDT Sunday 16 June 2013 Frost warning for Nakina – Aroland – Pagwa – Geraldton – Manitouwadge – Hornepayne Frost expected tonight. As winds diminish this evening under clearing skies, temperatures are expected to drop to the freezing mark. As a result, [Read more]
Written by Reader Submission on 14 June 2013
Courtesy John Hooper MARATHON, ON – Craig Cherneski and Nathan Davis both hit a pair of HR’s to lead the Crossover Video Blue Jays over Barrick 23-19. Ben Kowalczyk hit a pair of HR’s for Barrick in the loss. Tyler Davis picked up his first win of the season. Kowalczyk took [Read more]
Written by admin on 13 June 2013
ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED June 6th, 2013 – UPDATED June 13th (video added) PLEASE NOTE: Video will be uploaded tonight. (photos below article – please scroll down) MANITOUWADGE, ON – Tuesday, July 4th the sun was shinning at the Manitouwadge Community Track as elementary students [Read more]
Written by NewsWire on 12 June 2013
CLEVELAND, U.S.A. /CNW/ – Cliffs Natural Resources Inc. (NYSE: CLF) (Paris: CLF) announced today that its affiliate, Cliffs Chromite Ontario Inc., is temporarily suspending the environmental assessment activities for its Chromite Project in Ontario, Canada. The Company indicated that [Read more]
Written by Reader Submission on 12 June 2013
Courtesy John Hooper Sr. MARATHON, ON – Plenty of action at Tuesday evening’s slow-pitch games yesterday evening. Brokerlink took full control of 1st place in Marathon Mixed Slo-Pitch as they defeated the CrossOver Video Blue Jays 12-10. Adam McCulloch and Jim Ellis hit HR’s for [Read more]
Written by Reader Submission on 11 June 2013
Courtesy John Hooper Sr. MARATHON, ON– Brokerlink out hit the LaFarge Brewers last night 22-13. Jim Ellis hit two home runs, leading Brokerlink. Pat Bananish hit three homers in a losing cause. John Rose picked up his first win of the season. Rob Joy pitched for the Brewers and took [Read more]