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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

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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

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

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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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