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MATAWA CHIEFS COUNCIL CONTINUE TO ADVANCE STRATEGIC VISION AND ENDURANCE AMID PASSAGE OF ONTARIO’S BILL 5

June 9, 2025

MEDIA RELEASE June 9, 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MATAWA CHIEFS COUNCIL CONTINUE TO ADVANCE STRATEGIC VISION AND ENDURANCE AMID PASSAGE OF ONTARIO’S BILL 5 THUNDER BAY, ON — The Chiefs of the Matawa First Nations are standing in unity to advance a strategic vision and endurance amid the passage of Ontario’s Bill 5. While […]

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ACHIEVING THE DREAM THROUGH EDUCATION CHARITY CELEBRATES YOUTH SUCCESS AT AWARDS CEREMONY

June 6, 2025

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MEDIA RELEASE June 6, 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ACHIEVING THE DREAM THROUGH EDUCATION CHARITY CELEBRATES YOUTH SUCCESS AT AWARDS CEREMONY THUNDER BAY, ON — Yesterday, Achieving the Dream Through Education (ATDTE) Charity proudly co-hosted the 2025 Matawa Post-Secondary Graduate Recognition, Bowmanville and Achieving the Dream Through Education Recognition Event to recognize and celebrate the […]

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WEBEQUIE FIRST NATION DECLARE STATE OF EMERGENCY DUE TO FIRE AND INITIATE PHASE 1 EVACUATION

May 30, 2025

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MEDIA RELEASE Friday May 30, 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WEBEQUIE FIRST NATION DECLARE STATE OF EMERGENCY DUE TO FIRE AND INITIATE PHASE 1 EVACUATION WEBEQUIE, ON: Today, Chief and Council of Webequie First Nation is advising the public of a state of emergency declaration that was made yesterday due to a fire located within […]

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FIRST NATIONS IN GREENSTONE COLLABORATE FOR A 2ND YEAR WITH NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL ANIMAL SERVICE CHARITIES

May 29, 2025

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MEDIA RELEASE Thursday May 29, 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FIRST NATIONS IN GREENSTONE COLLABORATE FOR A 2ND YEAR WITH NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL ANIMAL SERVICE CHARITIES GREENSTONE, ON: Today, Ginoogaming First Nation (GFN), Long Lake #58 First Nation (LL58FN), are kicking-off the start of a four-day collaboration with the Northern Reach Network (NRN) and the […]

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EABAMETOONG MR: TARIFFS OR NO TARIFFS, GENUINE FIRST NATION PARTNERSHIPS MUST BE THE BACKBONE OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN ONTARIO AND CANADA

May 14, 2025

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MEDIA RELEASE Wednesday May 14, 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TARIFFS OR NO TARIFFS, GENUINE FIRST NATION PARTNERSHIPS MUST BE THE BACKBONE OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN ONTARIO AND THROUGHOUT CANADA EABAMETOONG, ON: “Respect and wisdom go a long way, although they are becoming rare in these days of self interest,” reflected Chief Solomon Atlookan and Council […]

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KIIKENOMAGA KIKENJIGEWEN EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING (KKETS) AND TD BANK MAKE FUNDING ANNOUNCEMENT ON NEW PROGRAM LAUNCH

May 14, 2025

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MEDIA RELEASE Wednesday May 14, 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE KIIKENOMAGA KIKENJIGEWEN EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING (KKETS) AND TD BANK MAKE FUNDING ANNOUNCEMENT ON NEW PROGRAM LAUNCH THUNDER BAY, ON: Kiikenomaga Kikenjigewen Employment & Training Services (KKETS) is proud to announce the launch of its Mino-Ayaawin Maamawi (Leading in Health and Wellness Together) project, supported by […]

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KIIKENOMAGA KIKENJIGEWEN EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING (KKETS) AND TD BANK TO MAKE FUNDING ANNOUNCEMENT ON NEW PROGRAM LAUNCH

May 14, 2025

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MEDIA ADVISORY Wednesday May 14, 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE KIIKENOMAGA KIKENJIGEWEN EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING (KKETS) AND TD BANK TO MAKE FUNDING ANNOUNCEMENT ON NEW PROGRAM LAUNCH THUNDER BAY, ON: Kikenomaga Kikenjigewen Employment & Training Services (KKETS) will host a media event tomorrow at the Matawa Wellness and Training Centre in the traditional territory of […]

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MATAWA YOUTH SPEAK AT UNITED NATIONS PERMANENT FORUM ON INDIGENOUS ISSUES

April 27, 2025

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Sunday April 27, 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MATAWA YOUTH SPEAK AT UNITED NATIONS PERMANENT FORUM ON INDIGENOUS ISSUES THUNDER BAY, ON: Led by two members of the Matawa First Nations Management (MFNM) Board of Directors, a delegation of Matawa First Nations youth made a statement about Indigenous rights and resource development at the 24th Session […]

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