‘Indigenous Affairs’ Information
Written by Press Release on 11 June 2013
Constance Lake First Nation Community Members to Have Access to Online and Distance Programs and Courses without Leaving their Community THUNDER BAY, ON – Constance Lake First Nation community members will soon have access to a wide range of online and distance programs and courses from [Read more]
Written by Annie Wenger-Nabigon Ph.D., RSW on 09 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 Reader Submission on 04 June 2013
By John Hooper Sr. MARATHON, ON – The CrossOver Video Blue Jays hit two home runs, but beat the Jagerbombers 12-10. Nathan Davis and J.L. Moses hit HR’s for the Blue Jays, while Rob Joy, Lucas Michano, and Josh Michano hit HR’s for the Jagerbombers. Jon Fisher picked up his first [Read more]
Written by Press Release on 03 June 2013
GRASSY NARROWS FIRST NATION, ON – The Grassy Narrows First Nation continues its fight to protect its traditional territory and treaty rights. May 17th, our lawyers filed our application for leave to appeal the recent decision of the Ontario Court of Appeal which overturned the carefully [Read more]
Written by admin on 30 May 2013
Thanks again to John Hooper Sr. for the results from Wednesday’s games… OntarioNewsNorth.com is still seeking someone to attend and report on all the Marathon Mixed Softball Leagues games (John is the umpire making it impossible for him to take photos while the games are in progress [Read more]
Written by Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency on 28 May 2013
Stillwater Canada Inc. has submitted 13 additional responses to information requests (IRs) issued by the Marathon Joint Review Panel last November and December. The additional responses are as follows (a link to the posting on the registry is provided): Response from Stillwater Canada to [Read more]
Written by Superior East OPP on 27 May 2013
LAKE SUPERIOR PROVINCIAL PARK, ON – May 4, 2013 at around 5:00 pm the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Superior East Wawa Detachment were advised that a human skull and bones had been found near the Baldhead River on the shore of Lake Superior. OPP investigation determined that the remains [Read more]
Written by Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources on 26 May 2013
The Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) Wawa District is advising area residents that a flood warning remains in effect for both the Michipicoten River and White River watersheds. Flooding on the White River, White Lake and the Michipicoten River is ongoing. Flooding is still occurring or imminent [Read more]
Written by admin on 26 May 2013
MARATHON, ON – May 22nd Daryl Skworchinski, Chair of the Nawiinginokiima Forest Management Corporation provided attendees of the “Evening with Michael” dinner in Marathon, with an update on work and progress of Ontario’s first local forest management corporation. NFMC was [Read more]
Written by Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources on 26 May 2013
The Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) Wawa District is advising area residents that a flood warning remains in effect for both the Michipicoten River and White River watersheds. Flooding on the White River, White Lake and the Michipicoten River is ongoing. Flooding is still occurring or imminent [Read more]
Written by Reader Submission on 26 May 2013
Thanks to John Hooper Sr. for providing the highlights (below) from this weekend’s Fun Tourney of the Marathon Mixed Softball League! OntarioNewsNorth.com is still seeking someone to cover this season with the league, contact Editor Karina Hunter if you are a softball or sports buff who is [Read more]
Written by Annie Wenger-Nabigon Ph.D., RSW on 26 May 2013
Originally from the U.S., Annie now enjoys retired life at Pic River First Nation. Annie Wenger-Nabigon, MSW, RSW has been a clinical social worker since 1979 working in mental health, family therapy, and addictions services. She is a doctoral candidate at Laurentian University in Sudbury, ON. [Read more]
Written by Environment Canada - Environnement Canada on 25 May 2013
3:36 PM EDT Saturday 25 May 2013 Frost warning issued for: Marathon – Schreiber, Manitouwadge – Hornepayne Nipigon – Rossport Wawa – Pukaskwa Park White River – Dubreuilville Geraldton – Longlac – Caramat Near or below freezing temperatures [Read more]
Written by Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources on 21 May 2013
The Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) Wawa District is advising area residents that a flood warning is now in effect for the Michipicoten River watershed. A flood warning remains in effect for the White River watershed. Flooding on the White River, White Lake and the Michipicoten River is [Read more]
Written by Ontario Newsroom on 17 May 2013
David Zimmer, Minister of Aboriginal Affairs, issued the following statement today on the passing of Elijah Harper: “I am saddened to learn of the passing of Elijah Harper. Elijah Harper dedicated his life to public service and advancing First Nations issues — first as band Chief for [Read more]