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FIRST NATIONS STAND TOGETHER AT MATAWA GATHERING

THUNDER BAY - MARCH 22, 2012: Close to 200 people attended the Gathering of Matawa Communities on March 20-22 at the Valhalla Inn in Thunder Bay from the nine member First Nations of Matawa. The participants worked on an action plan for the future. On the last day they stood in a circle together in a demonstration of unity. A report from the gathering is being developed which will highlight community values and will form the basis for an action plan.

Watch opening ceremonies

Relive the moment from the Spring Gathering - Part 1, Part 2

Summit of First Nations and Municipalities Show Alignment on Sharing Benefits from Ring of Fire

(Greenstone, ON, April 17, 2012) A Summit between leaders of Lake Nipigon and Ring of Fire North/South Alliance First Nations met on Saturday April 14, 2012 with Mayors of Greenstone, Nipigon, Hearst and Thunder Bay to demonstrate solidarity in their position that the opportunities and benefits of resource development related to the Ring of Fire remain in the area.
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>>APPLY NOW for Working Words - Train and Development Skills for the New Resource Sector. Excellent jobs will be available to you, program includes 6 weeks in class and 90 work hour placement. See flyer here...for course schedule click here.

>>WORKSHOP: Discover your talent and set your path! June 20, 2012 - 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM, K-KETS (Matawa Building 233 S. Court St, Thunder Bay. Call Carolyn at 344-4575 for more. (See poster)

>>ATTENTION STUDENTS: Matawa Education and Rotary Club Bursary is now accepting applications for elementary, secondary, post-secondary and trades/apprenticeship categories. DEADLINE TO APPLY: May 15, 2012. Print this application, and see past winners here.

>>DO YOU WANT TO OWN YOUR OWN HOUSE? Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services has a program available to help you buy a house with a forgivable loan. Apply today - see here.

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	Webequie First Nation		Eabametoong First Nation

	Ginoogaming First Nation		Constance Lake First Nation

	Long Lake #58 First Nation		Marten Falls First Nation