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WALKING TO SAVE LIMBS: STEPPING OUT FOR FOOT HEALTH RETURNS NOVEMBER 2

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MEDIA RELEASE October 29, 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   WALKING TO SAVE LIMBS: STEPPING OUT FOR FOOT HEALTH RETURNS NOVEMBER 2 Matawa Health Co-operative and St. Joseph’s Foundation aim to raise $10,000 to prevent diabetes-related amputations in Northwestern Ontario THUNDER BAY, ON – The Matawa Health Co-operative (MHC) and St. Joseph’s Foundation of Thunder Bay […]

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GINOOGAMING FIRST NATION OFFERS CONDOLENCES TO GINOOGAMING FAMILY MEMBERS AND RE-ISSUE A CALL FOR ACTION ON STATE OF EMERGENCY DECLARED 16 MONTHS AGO DUE TO RISING CRIME

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MEDIA RELEASE Thursday, October 9, 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   GINOOGAMING FIRST NATION OFFERS CONDOLENCES TO GINOOGAMING FAMILY MEMBERS AND RE-ISSUE A CALL FOR ACTION ON STATE OF EMERGENCY DECLARED 16 MONTHS AGO DUE TO RISING CRIME GINOOGAMING FIRST NATION, ON — Ginoogaming First Nation (GFN) Chief and Council today offered their deepest condolences to […]

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CHIEFS COUNCIL CALL FOR URGENT ACTION ON ROGERS 3G SHUTDOWN IN MATAWA FIRST NATIONS TERRITORIES

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MEDIA RELEASE October 6, 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   CHIEFS COUNCIL CALL FOR URGENT ACTION ON ROGERS 3G SHUTDOWN IN MATAWA FIRST NATIONS TERRITORIES THUNDER BAY, ON — Today, the Matawa Chiefs Council (MCC) issued a letter to the Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) raising their concerns regarding the scheduled Rogers’ 3G cellular shutdown […]

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MATAWA ANIMAL WELLNESS SERVICES KICKS OFF 10-DAY SPAY/NEUTER MARATHON IN REMOTE FIRST NATIONS ON NATIONAL DAY OF TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION

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MEDIA RELEASE September 30, 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   MATAWA ANIMAL WELLNESS SERVICES KICKS OFF 10-DAY SPAY/NEUTER MARATHON IN REMOTE FIRST NATIONS ON NATIONAL DAY OF TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION THUNDER BAY, ON — Matawa Animal Wellness Services is marking an historic milestone with a series of three community-led spay/neuter and vaccination clinics taking place from September […]

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KIIKENOMAGA KIKENJIGEWEN EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING (KKETS) TO HOST GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION

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MEDIA ADVISORY Wednesday, July 9, 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   KIIKENOMAGA KIKENJIGEWEN EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING (KKETS) TO HOST GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION THUNDER BAY, ON — Kiikenomaga Kikenjigewen Employment & Training Services (KKETS) will host a media event tomorrow at the Matawa Wellness and Training Centre (MWTC) in the traditional territory of Fort William First Nation. The […]

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MATAWA EDUCATION & CARE CENTRE HOST 2025 GRADUATION

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MEDIA ADVISORY Wednesday, June 18, 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   MATAWA EDUCATION & CARE CENTRE HOST 2025 GRADUATION THUNDER BAY, ON — The Matawa Education and Care Centre (MECC) will host a graduation ceremony celebrating the Class of 2025. This milestone event will honour the achievements of 16 graduates from the Matawa First Nations communities […]

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YOU CAN CHANGE YOUR LAWS, BUT YOU CAN’T CHANGE OUR RIGHTS: IN THE FACE OF ONTARIO’S BILL 5 AND CANADA’S BILL C-5 EABAMETOONG AND OUR NEIGHBOURS MUST HAVE A SEAT AT THE TABLE

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MEDIA RELEASE June 12, 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   YOU CAN CHANGE YOUR LAWS, BUT YOU CAN’T CHANGE OUR RIGHTS: IN THE FACE OF ONTARIO’S BILL 5 AND CANADA’S BILL C-5 EABAMETOONG AND OUR NEIGHBOURS MUST HAVE A SEAT AT THE TABLE EABAMETOONG, ON — “It’s really no surprise that both governments are now trying […]

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