The Power of Unity, The Dignity of Difference

MATAWA FIRST NATIONS AND FIRST PEOPLES WORLDWIDE COMPLETE INAUGURAL SHAREHOLDER ADVOCACY LEADERSHIP TRAINING

November 6, 2015

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THUNDER BAY, ON: Matawa First Nations and First Peoples Worldwide (FPW) announced today the completion of the 1st Annual Shareholder Advocacy Leadership Training (SALT) for Matawa First Nations held in Thunder Bay, Ontario on November 5 and 6. The first-of-its kind training for this part of Canada, it kicked off a partnership between Matawa First […]

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MATAWA CHIEFS COUNCIL LOOK FORWARD TO FULFILLING OF COMMITMENTS BY NEW FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, ENCOURAGED BY INDIGENOUS VOTE

October 21, 2015

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THUNDER BAY, ON: Further to the Your Vote Matters! Campaign launched on October 14, 2015, the Matawa Chiefs today expressed their encouragement for the increased Indigenous voter turn-out in the five (5) ridings of in the Matawa region during the October 19, 2015 federal election. “The people in the electoral districts in Matawa have spoken, […]

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AROLAND, EABAMETOONG AND MARTEN FALLS MOVE FORWARD WITH AGREEMENT FOR THE OGOKI FOREST

March 27, 2015

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THUNDER BAY ON: The First Nations of Aroland, Eabametoong and Marten Falls have agreed to move forward together with forest tenure and forestry related economic development within their traditional homelands with the signing of a co-operation agreement. The three First Nations intend to play a leading role in forest governance by obtaining a long-term forest […]

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MATAWA CHIEFS OPPOSE NORONT’S PURCHASE OF CLIFFS ASSETS, AND LACK OF ENGAGEMENT ON ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT

March 25, 2015

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THUNDER BAY ON: Matawa First Nation Chiefs re-affirmed their commitment to a community based processes for Ring of Fire Development, including creating environmental protections and economic opportunities which are driven by their community members, not just industry plans. The recent purchase announcement by Noront goes against the Matawa First Nations Unity Declaration signed in Webequie […]

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Kiikenomaga Kikenjigewen Employment and Training Services (KKETS) Students of ASAP & ROFATA Celebrate at Graduation Ceremonies

March 25, 2015

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THUNDER BAY, ON: Kiikenomaga Kikenjigewen Employment and Training Services (KKETS) hosted a Graduation Ceremony for the 64 successful students from the 2014-2015 Aboriginal Skills Advancement Program (ASAP) and recognizing graduates of the Ring of Fire Aboriginal Training Alliance (RoFATA) Trades Training Program at the Da Vinci Centre in Thunder Bay. In preparation for Ring of […]

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