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2nd ANNUAL JORDAN WABASSE MEMORIAL AWARD LAUNCHED IN FOLLOW-UP TO JURY RECOMMENDATIONS IN INQUEST INTO THE DEATH OF SEVEN FIRST NATIONS YOUTH

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THUNDER BAY, ON: The family of the late Jordan Wabasse, Matawa Education & Care Centre and Webequie First Nation Education Authority announced today the launch of the 2ND annual Jordan Wabasse Memorial Awards. The inaugural annual awards started in Webequie First Nation in 2018 on Jordan’s birthday on June 27. “This scholarship has been established […]

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MATAWA EDUCATION ADDRESSES SEVEN YOUTH INQUEST RECOMMENDATION WITH REMOTE FIRST NATIONS GRADE 8 STUDENT ORIENTATION IN THUNDER BAY

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THUNDER BAY, ON: Matawa Education, in partnership with the remote First Nations of Eabametoong, Marten Falls, Neskantaga, Nibinamik and Webequie will host a Grade 8 Student Orientation Week in Thunder Bay during the week of May 6 – 10, 2019. The orientation week is in response to Youth Inquest Jury recommendation #43 which says: “In […]

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NIBINAMIK FIRST NATION OPPOSES ONTARIO’S UNILATERAL PROPOSED REPEAL OF THE FAR NORTH ACT

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Summer Beaver, ON: Responding to the Government of Ontario’s February 25, 2019 announcement of a proposed repeal of the Far North Act, 2010, Nibinamik First Nation Chief and Council offered the following statement: “Nibinamik has significant concerns with any proposal that would remove environmental protections from the north, curtail our inherent rights of self-government and […]

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MATAWA EDUCATION & CARE CENTRE WORKS WITH SPIRIT NORTH ON DEVELOPING A CROSS-COUNTRY SKI PROGRAM

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THUNDER BAY, ON: The Matawa Education & Care Centre (MECC) Outdoor Education Class will host their first Cross-Country Ski Day in partnership with Spirit North a charitable organization established in 2009 that is run by former cross-country ski racing Olympian Becky Scott. Dedicated to improving the lives of Indigenous children and youth through the transformative […]

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MATAWA EDUCATION HOST 12TH ANNUAL EDUCATION CONFERENCE

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THUNDER BAY, ON: Matawa Education, in partnership with Keewaytinook Okimakanak Board of Education (KOBE) will host the 12th Annual Matawa Education Conference from March 5 – 7 this week at the Valhalla Inn in the traditional territory of Fort William First Nation. The theme is: Gi-chi-inen-da-gon ga-ishi pi-matisi-yang Ish-shii-kii-shi-wey-win Kaayay Mino-pii-ma-tii-si-win (Language and Wellness: Honoring […]

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FAMILY OF SHERMAN QUISSES AND NESKANTAGA FIRST NATION EXPERIENCE MULTIPLE INJUSTICES

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THUNDER BAY, ON: The family of Sherman Quisses (deceased victim of Adam Capay) and Neskantaga First Nation expressed disappointment with the Ontario Attorney General/Crown Attorney’s decision to not appeal Justice Marc Fregeau’s decision to stay Adam Capay’s first-degree murder charge. This decision was made on January 29, 2019 in Thunder Bay Superior Court with an […]

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MATAWA HOSTS HUMAN TRAFFICKING AWARENESS WORKSHOP

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THUNDER BAY, ON: In advance of Human Trafficking Awareness Day acknowledged on February 22, the Matawa Health & Social Meno Biimadeswin Department and the Matawa Health Co-operative are hosting a fundraising workshop for the Thunder Bay and Area Victim Services. The workshop is taking place from February 5 – 7, 2019. During the workshop, over […]

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