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MATAWA FIRST NATIONS MANAGEMENT HOST 10TH ANNUAL EDUCATION CONFERENCE

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THUNDER BAY, ON – Matawa First Nations Management (MFNM), in partnership with Keewaytinook Okimakanak (KO) Education, hosted the 10th Annual Matawa Education Conference from March 7 – 9, 2017 at the Valhalla Inn in the traditional territory of Fort William First Nation. The theme was: Dazhiikewining Kaakakiidawetaanmoowaac – Celebrating Heroes/Celebrating our Communities. Teachers from Matawa […]

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MATAWA FIRST NATIONS ATTEND PROSPECTORS & DEVELOPERS ASSOCIATION OF CANADA’S 2017 INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION, TRADE SHOW & INVESTORS EXCHANGE

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TORONTO, ON: Constance Lake, Aroland, Ginoogaming, Long Lake #58, Marten Falls, Eabametoong, Nibinamik, Neskantaga and Webequie First Nations of the Matawa First Nations Chiefs Council announced today that they are attending the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada’s (PDAC) international convention, trade show and investor’s exchange. Having been members of PDAC for over the past […]

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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

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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

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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

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

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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 JOIN BOWMANVILLE ROTARY CLUB IN POST SECONDARY GRADUATION AND AWARDS BANQUET

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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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