The Power of Unity, The Dignity of Difference

Long Lake 58 First Nation Prepares for a New Era of Economic Opportunity

August 27, 2026

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MEDIA RELEASE August 24, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Long Lake 58 First Nation Prepares for a New Era of Economic Opportunity Long Lake, Ontario August 24, 2026 Long Lake 58 First Nation is preparing for a period of significant economic opportunity as major energy, transportation, resource and infrastructure initiatives take shape across Northern Ontario […]

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Boil Water Advisory Day 11,459: Neskantaga First Nation Responds To Canada’s New Bill C-37 First Nations Clean Water Act

June 17, 2026

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MEDIA RELEASE June 17, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   BOIL WATER ADVISORY DAY 11,459: NESKANTAGA FIRST NATION RESPONDS TO CANADA’S NEW BILL C-37 FIRST NATIONS CLEAN WATER ACT Neskantaga First Nation, ON – In the House of Commons yesterday, the Honourable Mandy Gull-Masty, Minister of Indigenous Services (MP Abitibi—Baie-James—Nunavik—Eeyou, Quebec) introduced Bill C-37 the proposed […]

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Ginoogaming First Nation’s Student-Built Tiny Home Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

April 2, 2026

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  MEDIA ADVISORY/RELEASE April 7, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Marks Arrival of Student-Built Tiny Home in Ginoogaming First Nation Ginoogaming First Nation, ON – A ribbon cutting ceremony to be held on April 7, 2026, in Ginoogaming First Nation marks the arrival of a student-built tiny home, and a milestone in […]

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Matawa Education Conference 2026 – Educating for a Good Life

March 5, 2026

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MEDIA ADVISORY March 5, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Matawa Education Conference 2026 – Educating for a Good Life Thunder Bay, ON — Media are invited to attend the opening ceremony of the Matawa Education Conference 2026, northern Ontario’s largest annual education conference, now in its 18th year. Hosted by Matawa Education, the three-day conference […]

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Matawa Chiefs Council call on Canada and Ontario to address Nibinamik first Nation State of Emergency

February 25, 2026

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MEDIA RELEASE February 25, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Matawa Chiefs Council call on Canada and Ontario to address Nibinamik first Nation State of Emergency Day #6 Winter Power Outage Thunder Bay, ON — The Chiefs of the Matawa First Nations are standing in unity to call on the governments of Canada and Ontario to […]

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KKETS Distributes 48,000lbs of Food in Thunder Bay and Remote Communities

February 9, 2026

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MEDIA RELEASE February 9, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Kikenomaga Kikenjigewen Employment & Training Services Distributes 48,000lbs of Food in Thunder Bay and Remote Communities Thunder Bay, ON — Kiikenomaga Kikenjigewen Employment & Training Services (KKETS) Mawachintoon Anishnabe Miijim (MAM) program is distributing roughly 48,000lbs of potatoes, carrots, and onions in Thunder Bay and remote […]

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Matawa Chiefs’ Council Reject Transportation of Dangerous Goods and Hazardous Substances Through Matawa Territories

February 4, 2026

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MATAWA CHIEFS COUNCIL RESOLUTION Today, the Matawa Chiefs Council submitted their formal position via resolution to the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) – Deep Geological Repository (DGR) for Canada’s Used Nuclear Fuel Project citing numerous concerns. More information on this project can be accessed directly on the IAAC registry website at https://iaac-aeic.gc.ca/050/evaluations/proj/88774?culture=en-CA. DOWNLOAD RESOLUTION

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KKETS to Honour the Memory and Legacy of the Late Chief Celia Echum

January 20, 2026

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MEDIA RELEASE / MEDIA ADVISORY January 20, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   KKETS to Honour the Memory and Legacy of the Late Chief Celia Echum Thunder Bay, ON — Tomorrow, Kiikenomaga Kikenjigewen Employment & Training Services (KKETS) will host a commemorative event dedicating KKETS Innovation Room in memory of the late Celia Echum, former Chief […]

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Webequie First Nation announces passing of Randy Conrad Jeffrey Suganaqueb

December 9, 2025

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Monday, December 8, 2025 Webequie First Nation announces passing of Randy Conrad Jeffrey Suganaqueb It is with great sadness that we inform the general public and the surrounding communities of the passing of one of our beloved community member, the Late Randy Conrad Jeffrey Suganaqueb at the age of 52, in Thunder Bay, Ontario, on […]

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Open Letter to Minister of Indigenous Services Canada Regarding State of Emergency Declaration for Matawa First Nations Children, Youth, and Families

November 27, 2025

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November 21, 2025   Open Letter to the Honourable Mandy Gull-Masty, Minister of Indigenous Services Canada Regarding State of Emergency Declaration for Matawa First Nations Children, Youth, and Families Dear Minister Gull-Masty, We write to you with deep urgency and grave concern. The Matawa First Nations Chiefs formally declared a State of Emergency in response […]

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