‘Indigenous Affairs’ Information

New Educational Opportunities for Constance Lake First Nation

New Educational Opportunities for Constance Lake First Nation

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]

PATHLIGHT Author Becomes Canadian Citizen & Joins the Team at NOSP Marathon

PATHLIGHT Author Becomes Canadian Citizen & Joins the Team at NOSP Marathon

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]

Marathon Slow-Pitch UPDATES

Marathon Slow-Pitch UPDATES

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]

Grassy Narrows First Nation Continues Fight to Protect Traditional Territory & Treaty Rights

Grassy Narrows First Nation Continues Fight to Protect Traditional Territory & Treaty Rights

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]

Marathon Mixed Softball League – Results May 29th

Marathon Mixed Softball League – Results May 29th

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]

Marathon Joint Review Panel – Availability of Additional IR Responses

Marathon Joint Review Panel – Availability of Additional IR Responses

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]

FOUND HUMAN REMAINS Part of Ancient Burial Ground

FOUND HUMAN REMAINS Part of Ancient Burial Ground

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]

Flooding of White Lake and White and Michipicoten River Watersheds

Flooding of White Lake and White and Michipicoten River Watersheds

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]

Chair of Nawiinginokiima Provides Update on Forest Management Corporation

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]

Flooding on White Lake, White and Michipicoten River Watersheds

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]

Marathon Mixed Softball League Fun Tourney Kicks-off 2013 Season

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]

Pathlight by Annie Wenger-Nabigon: Storms

Pathlight by Annie Wenger-Nabigon: Storms

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]

Frost warning for Northshore & Greenstone

Frost warning for Northshore & Greenstone

  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]

Flood Warning – White River and Michipicoten Watersheds

Flood Warning – White River and Michipicoten Watersheds

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]

Statement by Minister Zimmer on the passing of Elijah Harper

Statement by Minister Zimmer on the passing of Elijah Harper

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]

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