The Power of Unity, The Dignity of Difference

ENGLOBE RAISES $5,000 FOR ACHIEVING THE DREAM THROUGH EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP FUND

September 24, 2025

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MEDIA RELEASE September 24, 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   ENGLOBE RAISES $5,000 FOR ACHIEVING THE DREAM THROUGH EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP FUND THUNDER BAY, ON — Achieving the Dream Through Education (ATDTE) is pleased to announce that Englobe has raised $5,000 in support of Matawa students through community BBQs hosted at their Thunder Bay and Sudbury branches. […]

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KIIKENOMAGA KIKENJIGEWEN EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING (KKETS) TO HOST GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION

July 9, 2025

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MEDIA ADVISORY Wednesday, July 9, 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   KIIKENOMAGA KIKENJIGEWEN EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING (KKETS) TO HOST GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION THUNDER BAY, ON — Kiikenomaga Kikenjigewen Employment & Training Services (KKETS) will host a media event tomorrow at the Matawa Wellness and Training Centre (MWTC) in the traditional territory of Fort William First Nation. The […]

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MATAWA EDUCATION & CARE CENTRE HOST 2025 GRADUATION

June 18, 2025

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MEDIA ADVISORY Wednesday, June 18, 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   MATAWA EDUCATION & CARE CENTRE HOST 2025 GRADUATION THUNDER BAY, ON — The Matawa Education and Care Centre (MECC) will host a graduation ceremony celebrating the Class of 2025. This milestone event will honour the achievements of 16 graduates from the Matawa First Nations communities […]

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YOU CAN CHANGE YOUR LAWS, BUT YOU CAN’T CHANGE OUR RIGHTS: IN THE FACE OF ONTARIO’S BILL 5 AND CANADA’S BILL C-5 EABAMETOONG AND OUR NEIGHBOURS MUST HAVE A SEAT AT THE TABLE

June 13, 2025

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MEDIA RELEASE June 12, 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   YOU CAN CHANGE YOUR LAWS, BUT YOU CAN’T CHANGE OUR RIGHTS: IN THE FACE OF ONTARIO’S BILL 5 AND CANADA’S BILL C-5 EABAMETOONG AND OUR NEIGHBOURS MUST HAVE A SEAT AT THE TABLE EABAMETOONG, ON — “It’s really no surprise that both governments are now trying […]

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MATAWA CHIEFS COUNCIL CONTINUE TO ADVANCE STRATEGIC VISION AND ENDURANCE AMID PASSAGE OF ONTARIO’S BILL 5

June 9, 2025

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MEDIA RELEASE June 9, 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   MATAWA CHIEFS COUNCIL CONTINUE TO ADVANCE STRATEGIC VISION AND ENDURANCE AMID PASSAGE OF ONTARIO’S BILL 5 THUNDER BAY, ON — The Chiefs of the Matawa First Nations are standing in unity to advance a strategic vision and endurance amid the passage of Ontario’s Bill 5. While […]

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ACHIEVING THE DREAM THROUGH EDUCATION CHARITY CELEBRATES YOUTH SUCCESS AT AWARDS CEREMONY

June 6, 2025

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MEDIA RELEASE June 6, 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   ACHIEVING THE DREAM THROUGH EDUCATION CHARITY CELEBRATES YOUTH SUCCESS AT AWARDS CEREMONY THUNDER BAY, ON — Yesterday, Achieving the Dream Through Education (ATDTE) Charity proudly co-hosted the 2025 Matawa Post-Secondary Graduate Recognition, Bowmanville and Achieving the Dream Through Education Recognition Event to recognize and celebrate the […]

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WEBEQUIE FIRST NATION DECLARE STATE OF EMERGENCY DUE TO FIRE AND INITIATE PHASE 1 EVACUATION

May 30, 2025

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MEDIA RELEASE Friday May 30, 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   WEBEQUIE FIRST NATION DECLARE STATE OF EMERGENCY DUE TO FIRE AND INITIATE PHASE 1 EVACUATION WEBEQUIE, ON:  Today, Chief and Council of Webequie First Nation is advising the public of a state of emergency declaration  that was made yesterday due to a fire located within […]

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FIRST NATIONS IN GREENSTONE COLLABORATE FOR A 2ND YEAR WITH NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL ANIMAL SERVICE CHARITIES

May 29, 2025

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MEDIA RELEASE Thursday May 29, 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   FIRST NATIONS IN GREENSTONE COLLABORATE FOR A 2ND YEAR WITH NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL ANIMAL SERVICE CHARITIES GREENSTONE, ON:  Today, Ginoogaming First Nation (GFN), Long Lake #58 First Nation (LL58FN), are kicking-off the start of a four-day collaboration with the Northern Reach Network (NRN) and the […]

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EABAMETOONG MR: TARIFFS OR NO TARIFFS, GENUINE FIRST NATION PARTNERSHIPS MUST BE THE BACKBONE OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN ONTARIO AND CANADA

May 14, 2025

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MEDIA RELEASE Wednesday May 14, 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   TARIFFS OR NO TARIFFS, GENUINE FIRST NATION PARTNERSHIPS MUST BE THE BACKBONE OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN ONTARIO AND THROUGHOUT CANADA EABAMETOONG, ON:  “Respect and wisdom go a long way, although they are becoming rare in these days of self interest,” reflected Chief Solomon Atlookan and Council […]

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KIIKENOMAGA KIKENJIGEWEN EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING (KKETS) AND TD BANK MAKE FUNDING ANNOUNCEMENT ON NEW PROGRAM LAUNCH

May 14, 2025

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MEDIA RELEASE Wednesday May 14, 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   KIIKENOMAGA KIKENJIGEWEN EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING (KKETS) AND TD BANK MAKE FUNDING ANNOUNCEMENT ON NEW PROGRAM LAUNCH THUNDER BAY, ON:  Kiikenomaga Kikenjigewen Employment & Training Services (KKETS) is proud to announce the launch of its Mino-Ayaawin Maamawi (Leading in Health and Wellness Together) project, supported by […]

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