The Power of Unity, The Dignity of Difference

MATAWA FIRST NATIONS SEEK COMMITMENT ON CONSTRUCTION OF BROADBAND FIBRE OPTICS NETWORK TO ELIMINATE THE DIGITAL DIVIDE

September 15, 2016

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THUNDER BAY, ON: The Matawa First Nations Broadband Working Group were pleased to announce today that they have received commitment from the federal government to move into the design phase of a project aimed at connecting 5 remote First Nations in northwestern Ontario to an advanced fibre-to-the-home broadband network. The remote First Nations of Nibinamik, […]

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MATAWA FIRST NATIONS AND MATAWA LEARNING CENTRE WELCOME JURY VERDICT IN INQUEST INTO THE DEATH OF SEVEN NAN YOUTH

June 28, 2016

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THUNDER BAY, ON: Matawa First Nations and Matawa Learning Centre (MLC) today welcomed the Jury’s verdict in the Inquest into the death of seven Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) youth. In January 2016, the MLC was called to testify as Jordan Wabasse was a student at the MLC when he went missing in February of 2011. […]

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MATAWA FIRST NATIONS JOIN BOWMANVILLE ROTARY CLUB IN POST SECONDARY GRADUATION AND AWARDS BANQUET

June 1, 2016

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THUNDER BAY, ON: The Matawa First Nations Education Department and the Bowmanville Rotary Club will be recognizing the achievements of students at various stages of their educational journey and presenting bursaries at the 2015/2016 Matawa Post Secondary Graduation and Rotary Awards Banquet on Thursday, June 2, 2016. A presentation of graduation gifts will take place […]

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Nibinamik First Nation to Welcome David Suzuki in Community Visit

May 23, 2016

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Summer Beaver, ON – Chief Johnny Yellowhead and his community will be welcoming David Suzuki to Nibinamik First Nation for a community visit on May 28 and 29, 2016. Chief Yellowhead will be giving David Suzuki a community tour and will provide an opportunity for members to meet and converse with Mr. Suzuki. He will […]

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MATAWA FIRST NATIONS KICK OFF FIRST ANNUAL ‘POWER TO THE PEOPLE’ ENERGY CONFERENCE

May 2, 2016

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THUNDER BAY, ON: Matawa First Nations today kicked off the first annual ‘Power to the People’ Energy Conference held in Thunder Bay, Ontario on May 2 and 3. The first-of-its kind for the Matawa First Nations, it represented the beginning of the steps they are taking forward to look at new sources of energy generation […]

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Neskantaga First Nation to Welcome Hon. Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada in Community Visit

April 13, 2016

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Landsdown House, ON – Neskantaga First Nation Chief Wayne Moonias and his community will be welcoming Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs to Neskantaga First Nation for a community visit on April 15 and 16, 2016. Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde and Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief […]

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RESPONSE TO ONTARIO TRIPARTITE JOINT ACTION TABLE ON FIRST NATIONS HEALTH CRISIS/STATE OF EMERGENCY

April 6, 2016

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THUNDER BAY, ON: Leadership from Matawa First Nations Management today provided their response to the March 31, 2016 meeting between northern Ontario First Nation leaders, Hon. Jane Philpott, Government of Canada Minister of Health and Hon. Eric Hoskins, Government of Ontario Minister of Health and Long-Term Care. This meeting resulted in a commitment to create […]

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MATAWA FIRST NATIONS DEMAND FULL SUPPORT FOR BROADBAND CONNECTIVITY IN ADVANCE OF FEDERAL BUDGET 2016

March 21, 2016

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THUNDER BAY, ON: Matawa First Nations today called for the commitment of the governments of Ontario and Canada to fully collaborate on providing funding for a project aimed at connecting 5 remote First Nations in Matawa to broadband. They are seeking $4.028 million to complete design, engineering and construction planning. They will be seeking additional […]

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KIIKENOMAGA KIKENJIGEWEN EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING SERVICES (KKETS) CELEBRATE GRADUATION OF 3rd COHORT OF STUDENTS

March 3, 2016

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THUNDER BAY, ON: Kiikenomaga Kikenjigewen Employment and Training Services (KKETS) announced today that they hosted a graduation ceremony for students successfully completing the 2015-2016 Aboriginal Skills Advancement Program (ASAP). Graduates obtained their Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with many also completing their post-secondary entrance requirements. ASAP is part of Phase 2 of the KKETS Employment […]

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MATAWA APPLAUDS WEBEQUIE FIRST NATION MEMBERS ON COMPLETION OF 1,000 KM WALK TO RAISE AWARENESS ON FIRST NATION HEALTH INEQUITIES

February 29, 2016

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WEBEQUIE, ON: A number of Matawa Chiefs today joined Webequie First Nation Chief Cornelius Wabasse in welcoming Norman Shewaybick, his sons and participants of the ‘Healing Journey Walk Home 2016’ back to the community as part of the conclusion of the walk. Prior to the healing journey walk, the First Nations in Matawa provided their […]

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