Grand Entry slow to start but well worth the wait PIC MOBERT CAMPGROUNDS, ON – The 24th Annual Pic Mobert Pow Wow began last night with Grand Entry somewhat delayed, finally taking place at around 8:30pm, the colourful regalia of those involved worn with pride. The dignitaries for the Pow Wow [Read more]
C-Weed at Pic Mobert Campground PIC MOBERT, ON – Last night, July 28th, approximately 300 area residents, from Mobert, White River, Pic River, Manitouwadge and Marathon, gathered at the Pic Mobert Pow Wow Campground site on the shores of the White River to enjoy a performance by internationally [Read more]
Health Canada Recongizes Need for Health Centre in Mobert The Pic Mobert First Nation would like to announce the completion of its new 467 square meter health facility in Mobert, Ontario. Through funding made available by Health Canada’s First Nation and Inuit Health Branch, the Pic Mobert [Read more]
Thank you to Doug Hunt for providing photography & video from the 2010 Pays Plat Pow Wow which took place this weekened. OntarioNewsNorth.com is waiting to hear from a volunteer in regards to proper spelling of names of the lead dancers, elders, etc. to share details w/readers; for now, [Read more]
Assembly of First Nations and Railway Association of Canada Launch Railway Training and Employment Project WINNIPEG, July 25 /CNW Telbec/ – The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) and the Railway Association of Canada (RAC) today announced a railway training [Read more]
Pays Plat Community Arena by Karina Hunter PAYS PLAT, ON – Thursday, July 22nd, contractor Monty Romeo, owner of Burmet Northern Contracting Ltd from Thunder Bay, was on site at what was, not long ago, the Pic River skating outdoor skating rink. Romeo explained that it is hoped much of the [Read more]
July 22, 2010 McGuinty Government Helps Strengthen Northern Economy A new skills training program will help Aboriginal people in the North and northern Ontarians get the training they need to benefit from new resource development opportunities. Launched today, the first round of applications for [Read more]
Ontario Métis Come Together to Celebrate the Year of the Métis Nation Thunder Bay, ON – Each year, Métis leaders and citizens from across Ontario gather with friends, family and colleagues to showcase their rich culture and celebrate being Métis. In addition to a celebration, the Annual [Read more]
Assembly of First Nations National Chief Shawn Atleo to announce initiative focused on healthy lifestyles, sport and fitness for indigenous peoples and communities/ WINNIPEG, July 15 /CNW Telbec/ – In advance of the Assembly of First Nations’ (AFN) Annual General Assembly taking place [Read more]
McGuinty Government Supporting New Jobs and Business Partnerships More Aboriginal communities have the resources they need to create jobs, develop business partnerships and expand economic opportunities through their communities The province is continuing its support for the New Relationship Fund. [Read more]
Nitam Giigidowin Project Officially Launched FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION, ON – June 18th, 2010 – The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and Dilico Anishinabek Family Care (Dilico) are pleased to announce that for the first time, preschool aboriginal children living on First Nations in [Read more]
“Batchewana First Nation Dismantles Railway Blockade, For Now” At 8:00am this morning Batchewana First Nation community members began to dismantle the railway blockade, which was erected yesterday in opposition to the HST. The dismantle came after a collective agreement amongst organizers, and [Read more]
Pic River Aboriginal Day Celebrations by Karina Hunter PIC RIVER, ON – Saturday, June 19th Pic River First Nations residents welcomed their Northshore neighbours for a full day of family oriented fun. Activities began at 10am with Cultural Teachings in the Tipi at the Mouth of the Pic River; [Read more]
Continuing Point of Sale Exemption for Ontario’s First Nations Ontario will continue to provide a provincial exemption for First Nations under the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST). This exemption has been in place in Ontario for 30 years under the Retail Sales Tax (RST). Effective [Read more]
McGuinty Government Encourages Ontarians To Experience Aboriginal Culture June 21 is National Aboriginal Day. This provides a unique opportunity to enjoy the numerous Aboriginal cultural events taking place across the province and learn about the rich heritage of Aboriginal peoples in Ontario and [Read more]
