The Power of Unity, The Dignity of Difference
Our Partners
Through our work, Matawa often coordinates with a number of partner organizations that specialize in providing services to our communities. This is done through informal and formal agreements (see Memorandum of Understandings at the end).
In many instances, we also have representation on their governing bodies and/or ad-hoc/permanent committees/councils. Our representatives ensure that the voices of different generations and groups within our communities are heard and considered.
Terms of expiry and method of selection varies amongst each of our partners (ie. some may be appointed by First Nations Chiefs and Councils, some may be by vote, some are based on regional locations or Tribal Council, etc.). Periodically, vacancies become available to Matawa members. These will be posted on our website here: http://www.matawa.on.ca/recruitment/career-opportunities/ under ‘Request for Proposals/Call for Expressions of Interest.’ They will also be advertised on social media.
We are currently working to update specific dates for term expiries—return back for further information.
For more information, contact:
pcapon@matawa.on.ca
Representation by Our Community Members
| Partner | Representative | Term Expiry |
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| Kan-na-chi-hi Specialized Solvent Treatment Centre | Elizabeth Moore (Constance Lake) | |
| Kiikenomaga Kikenjigewen Employment and Training Services (KKETS) Board of Directors | Nibinamik – Richard Roundhead Eabametoong – Lawrence Atlookan Ginoogaming – Maurice Waboose Aroland – Joe Baxter, President Neskantaga – Kelvin Moonias Constance Lake – Ron Wesley Webequie – Norman Shewaybick Marten Falls – Josie Baxter |
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| (Matawa) Social Services Framework Awashishewiigiihiwaywiin Advisory Committee | Constance Lake – Vacant Marten Falls – Vacant Aroland – Vacant Ginoogaming – Maryann Charles Long Lake #58 – Noreen Agnew Eabametoong – Vacant Neskantaga – Alex Ostamus Nibinamik – Vacant Webequie – Levi Sofea |
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| (Matawa) Broadband Working Group | Aroland – Sam Kashkeesh Marten Falls – Rob Moonias Eabametoong – Donald Meeseetawageesic Neskantaga – Edward Moonias, Gary Quisses Webequie – James Suganaqueb, Glen Wabasse Nibinamik – Matthew Sofea, Byron Wapoose, Harvey Yellowhead, Gershom Beaver |
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| Matawa First Nations Education Authority | Elder – George Whitehead Webequie Education Director – Ennis Jacob Aroland Education Portfolio Holder – Annmarie Majiskon/Magiskan Nibinanik Education Director – Mary Oskineegish Marten Falls Education Director – Wanda Coaster Eabametoong Education Director – Nancy Waswa Neskantaga Education Director – Tony Sakanee Ginoogaming Education Portfolio Holder – Victor Chapais |
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| Matawa Health Co-operative | Eabametoong Health Director – Robert Baxter, President/Chair Aroland Health Director – Annabelle Mendowegan, Vice-Chair/President Ginoogaming Health Director – Kelly Fortier Constance Lake Health Director – Vacant Webequie Health Director – Jeffrey Jacob Marten Falls Health Director – Evelyn Baxter Nibinamik Health Director – Vacant Neskantaga Health Director– Sharon Sakanee Long Lake # 58 Health Director – Vacant |
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| (Matawa) Rapid Lynx Telecommunications Board of Directors | Aroland – Sam Kashkeesh Marten Falls – Rob Moonias Eabametoong – Ben Waswa (interim) Neskantaga – Edward Moonias Webequie – James Suganaqueb Nibinamik – Matthew Sofea |
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| (Matawa) Regional Priorities & Jurisdiction Working Group | Ginoogaming – Calvin Taylor Long Lake #58 – Ervin Waboose Webequie – Gordon Wabasse Aroland – Joe Baxter Neskantaga – Peter Moonias Constance Lake – Charles Baxter Sr. Nibinamik First Nation – Tommy Yellowhead |
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| MOU Partner Steering Committee | • Matawa • PCL Constructors • EPCOR • Enterprise Canada • Enterprise Capital • Ontario Power Generation |
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| Nishnawbe-Aski Nation Children and Youth Task Force | Robyn Bunting (Constance Lake) | |
| Nishnawbe-Aski Nation Legal Services Corporation (NALSC) Board | Director: Lisa Echum (Ginoogaming) Alternate: Bertha Sutherland (Constance Lake) Elder: Sarah Waboose (Eabametoong) | January 20 2024 |
| Nishnawbe-Aski Nation Police Services (NAPS) Board | Robert Moonias | January 20 2024 |
| Ojibway and Cree Cultural Centre | Cathy Therriault (Aroland) | |
| Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority | Chiefs Committee on Health | Chief Harvey Yesno (Eabametoong) | |
| Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre | Roy Spence (Webequie) | |
| Tikinagan Child and Family Services | Sonny Gagnon (Aroland) | |
| Wequedong Lodge | Wayne Moonias (Neskantaga) |
Representation by our Staff
| Partner | Representative | Term Expiry |
|---|---|---|
| Cancer Care Ontario | Tricia Atlookan | |
| Confederation College | Negahneewin College of Indigenous Studies | Georgette O’Nabigon | |
| District of Thunder Bay Social Services Administration Board – Community Homelessness Prevention Initiative (CHPI) Advisory Table | Carol Audet | December 2023 |
| First Mile Connectivity Consortium | David Paul Achneepineskum | |
| Indigenous Peoples’ Court Committee | Paul Capon | |
| Lakehead University | Ogimaawin Aboriginal Governance Council | Paul Capon | |
| Mamow Ahyamowen Partnership | Francine Pellerin, Paul Capon | |
| Nishnawbe-Aski Nation Committee on Health | Francine Pellerin | |
| Nishnawbe-Aski Nation Food Security Committee | Tricia Atlookan | |
| Nishnawbe-Aski Nation Health Transformation Advisory Councils | Francine Pellerin | |
| Nishnawbe-Aski Nation Health Transformation Joint Action Committee | Paul Capon | |
| Nishnawbe-Aski Nation Education Committee | Sharon Nate | |
| Nishnawbe-Aski Nation Women’s Council | Ila Beaver | |
| Ontario First Nations Technical Services Corporation (OFNTSC) | Wes Bova | |
| Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE) | Wes Bova | |
| Seven Youth Inquest Recommendations (Main and #114 Youth Detox) | Brad Battiston and Stephanie Ritch | |
| Thunder Bay Aboriginal Inter-Agency Committee & Urban Aboriginal Strategy | Paul Capon | |
| Thunder Bay Anti-Racism & Respect Advisory Committee | Carol Audet | |
| Thunder Bay Crime Prevention Council | Paul Capon | |
| Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre Aboriginal Advisory Committee | Francine Pellerin | |
| Thunder Bay Community Safety and Wellbeing Advisory Table | Paul Capon | |
| Thunder Bay Housing and Homelessness Coalition | Paul Capon | |
| Thunder Bay Released from Custody Table | Paul Capon | |
| Vulnerable Persons Table of Thunder Bay | Paul Capon |
Memorandum of Understandings
Date modified: 2021-12-08