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LOCAL EMPLOYMENT PLANNING COUNCIL and KIIKENOMAGA KIKENJIGEWEN EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING SERVICES ROLL-OUT NEW DRIVER’S LICENSING PROJECT FOR REMOTE MATAWA FIRST NATIONS

February 6, 2017

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THUNDER BAY, ON: The Local Employment Planning Council (LEPC) for the District of Thunder Bay and Kiikenomaga Kikenjigewen Employment and Training Services (KKETS) announced today that they are rolling out a new Driver’s Licensing Project within the communities of Eabametoong, Nibinamik, Neskantaga, Marten Falls and Webequie First Nations. For members of these communities, obtaining a […]

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MATAWA LEARNING CENTRE KICKS OFF HOCKEY FOR DEVELOPMENT WEEK

January 27, 2017

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THUNDER BAY, ON: The Matawa Learning Centre, in partnership with Right to Play and the City of Thunder Bay, will be kicking off Hockey for Development Week at an opening luncheon on Monday, January 30, 2017. The luncheon keynote speaker will be John Chabot, an Anishinabeg Algonquin from Kitigan Zibi First Nation and former NHL-er […]

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MATAWA FIRST NATIONS COMMENCE TALKS WITH GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS ON NEW FEDERAL BROADBAND FUNDING AND MOVE FORWARD WITH ESTABLISHING A TELECO

January 17, 2017

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THUNDER BAY, ON: Matawa First Nations today announced their plans to commence talks with government officials on new federal broadband funding called Connect to Innovate which was launched by the Ministry of Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) on December 15, 2016 and to move forward on establishing a teleco/telecommunications company. These discussions come on […]

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MATAWA FIRST NATIONS TO HOST INTER-DENOMINATIONAL FAITH EVENT TO ADDRESS RACISM IN THUNDER BAY

October 17, 2016

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THUNDER BAY, ON: Darius Ferris, President of the Matawa First Nations Management Board of Directors will be hosting an event called, “Walking in the Light – Addressing Racism in Thunder Bay Guided by Faith,” on Tuesday, October 18, 2016. He will be joined by leaders and people of all faiths and denominations and people living […]

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MATAWA FIRST NATIONS KICK OFF FIRST FUNDRAISING EVENT FOR THE GATHERING OF RIVERS FOR COMMUNITY CARE CHARITY

September 23, 2016

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THUNDER BAY, ON: Matawa First Nations Management (MFNM) today kicked off of their first fundraising event for the Gathering of Rivers for Community Care (GRCC) charity. In total, 16 teams came together at the Davinci Centre in Thunder Bay for a Bocce Ball Tournament which took place from 1:00 to 9:00 p.m. Participating teams and […]

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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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