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MATAWA AWASHISHEWIIGIIHIWAYWIIN TO CELEBRATE ANOTHER MILESTONE IN DELIVERING SERVICES TO MATAWA FAMILIES AT RISK OF CHILD WELFARE INVOLVEMENT IN THUNDER BAY

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MEDIA ADVISORY                                                                                                     August 19, 2024 | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MATAWA AWASHISHEWIIGIIHIWAYWIIN TO CELEBRATE ANOTHER MILESTONE IN DELIVERING SERVICES TO MATAWA FAMILIES AT RISK OF CHILD WELFARE INVOLVEMENT IN THUNDER BAY THUNDER BAY, ON:  Matawa Awashishewiigiihiwaywiin will celebrate the grand opening a new playground during its fourth annual Back to School Bonanza on August 21, […]

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NO MORE AUTOMATIC MINING CLAIMS IN ONTARIO, SAYS FIRST NATIONS’ COURT CHALLENGE

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MEDIA RELEASE                                                                                                      August 12, 2024 | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NO MORE AUTOMATIC MINING CLAIMS IN ONTARIO SAYS FIRST NATIONS’ COURT CHALLENGE TORONTO, ON:  Six First Nations have just filed a court case in Ontario Superior Court challenging the Province’s Mining Act regime as an unconstitutional violation of their treaty rights and their Charter equality […]

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MATAWA HEALTH CO-OP CELEBRATES GRAND OPENING OF WELLNESS GARDEN

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MEDIA RELEASE                                                                                                      August 8, 2024 | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MATAWA HEALTH CO-OP CELEBRATES GRAND OPENING OF WELLNESS GARDEN Thunder Bay, ON: Today the Matawa Health Co-operative celebrates the grand opening of our Wellness Garden, a mindfully designed community and cultural hub located at the Matawa Training and Wellness Centre at 523 Algoma St. N. […]

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MATAWA HEALTH CO-OP TO CELEBRATE GRAND OPENING OF WELLNESS GARDEN

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MEDIA ADVISORY                                                                                                        August 6, 2024 | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MATAWA HEALTH CO-OP TO CELEBRATE GRAND OPENING OF WELLNESS GARDEN Thunder Bay, ON: On August 8, the Matawa Health Co-operative will be celebrating the grand opening of its Wellness Garden, a mindfully designed community and cultural hub located at the Matawa Training and Wellness […]

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GINOOGAMING FIRST NATION CELEBRATES GROUNDBREAKING ON ROADWAY AND DRAINAGE PROJECT

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MEDIA RELEASE                                                                                                        Monday, July 29, 2024 | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE GINOOGAMING FIRST NATION CELEBRATES GROUNDBREAKING ON ROADWAY AND DRAINAGE PROJECT GINOOGAMING FIRST NATION – On July 29, 2024, Ginoogaming First Nation hosted a groundbreaking ceremony marking the first phase of its roadway and drainage rehabilitation project which will fortify the community’s infrastructure for years to […]

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MATAWA EDUCATION HOST 2024 OSHKI MAACHITA GRADUATION

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MEDIA ADVISORY Wednesday, July 17, 2024 | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MATAWA EDUCATION HOST 2024 OSHKI MAACHITA GRADUATION Thunder Bay, ON – Matawa Education will be hosting a graduation ceremony for the graduates of the 32-week Matawa Waka Tere Certificate in Indigenous Pathways to Speaking the Language, Year One program. This inaugural event will gather in […]

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WEBEQUIE FIRST NATION CONTINUES TO STRUGGLE TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE AFTER JULY 1, 2024 HOUSE FIRE AS STUDY FOR PROPOSED RING OF FIRE SUPPLY ROAD PROCEEDS

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MEDIA RELEASE Monday, July 2, 2024 | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WEBEQUIE FIRST NATION CONTINUES TO STRUGGLE TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE AFTER JULY 1, 2024 HOUSE FIRE AS STUDY FOR PROPOSED RING OF FIRE SUPPLY ROAD PROCEEDS Webequie First Nation, ON – Webequie First Nation (WFN) Chief Cornelius Wabasse announced today that a family of (6) […]

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FIRST NATIONS IN GREENSTONE AND CONSTANCE LAKE FIRST NATION COLLABORATE WITH PARTNERS ON ANIMAL SERVICES ACTIVITIES

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MEDIA RELEASE   Monday, June 24, 2024 | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FIRST NATIONS IN GREENSTONE AND CONSTANCE LAKE FIRST NATION COLLABORATE WITH PARTNERS ON ANIMAL SERVICES ACTIVITIES Greenstone, ON – Today, Ginoogaming First Nation (GFN), Long Lake #58 First Nation (LL58), Aroland First Nation (AFN) and Constance Lake First Nation (CLFN) kicked-off the start of […]

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MATAWA EDUCATION & CARE CENTRE HOST 2024 GRADUATION

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MEDIA ADVISORY Wednesday, June 19, 2024 | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MATAWA EDUCATION AND CARE CENTRE HOST 2024 GRADUATION Thunder Bay – The Matawa Education and Care Centre (MECC) will be hosting a graduation ceremony for the Class of 2024. This event will celebrate the achievements of 16 graduates from the Matawa First Nations Communities. The ceremony […]

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GINOOGAMING FIRST NATION PARTICIPATES IN RECENT ONTARIO GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT ON COMMERCIAL PLAZA INVESTMENT IN GREENSTONE UNDER DURESS

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MEDIA RELEASE Tuesday, June 18, 2024 | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE GINOOGAMING FIRST NATION PARTICIPATES IN RECENT ONTARIO GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT ON COMMERCIAL PLAZA INVESTMENT IN GREENSTONE UNDER DURESS Ginoogaming First Nation – Ginoogaming First Nation (GFN) Chief Sheri Taylor and Council today participated in an Ontario government announcement under duress. At its location, on the corner […]

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