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CITY OF THUNDER BAY AND MATAWA FIRST NATIONS MANAGEMENT MOVE FORWARD WITH TRANSITIONING SURPLUS MUNICIPAL PROPERTY INTO A MATAWA STUDENT EDUCATION AND CARE CENTRE FOLLOWING COUNCIL DECISION

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THUNDER BAY, ON: Officials from the City of Thunder Bay and Matawa First Nations Management announced today City Council’s authorization of a Letter of Intent to move forward with granting Grandview Lodge, a former long-term care facility, to Matawa First Nations Management following a deputation made last night. The City’s surplus facility will be used […]

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LOCAL EMPLOYMENT PLANNING COUNCIL and KIIKENOMAGA KIKENJIGEWEN EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING SERVICES COMPLETE NEW DRIVER’S LICENSING PROJECT FOR REMOTE MATAWA FIRST NATIONS

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THUNDER BAY, ON: Members of the media are cordially invited to attend an event today organized by the Local Employment Planning Council (LEPC) and Kikenjigewen Employment & Training Services (KKETS) announcing the completion of the New Drivers Licensing Project for members of communities of Eabametoong, Nibinamik, Neskantaga, Marten Falls and Webequie First Nations. The project […]

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Walkers Complete Highway 11 Route, Begin Highway 17 Route on 322 KM Healing Walk for all First Nations & Communities

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LONGLAC, ON – Members of the media and the public are cordially invited to attend an event this Thursday where walkers from the Healing Walk for all First Nations and Communities will be available to speak about a 7-day walk that began yesterday at the Keemeshomnishnanak Monument in Ginoogaming First Nation. The walk, hosted this […]

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MATAWA LEARNING CENTRE PROVIDES 1st ANNUAL REPORT ON FOLLOW-UP TO JURY RECOMMENDATIONS IN INQUEST INTO THE DEATH OF SEVEN FIRST NATIONS YOUTH

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THUNDER BAY, ON: Pursuant to the Office of the Chief Coroner’s recommendations for annual reporting on follow-up, the Matawa Learning Centre (MLC) today released their report entitled ‘MLC 1st Annual Report on Follow-Up to Jury Recommendations from the Inquest into the Deaths of Seven First Nations Youth.’ MLC has designed a program to better meet […]

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AGOKE DEVELOPMENT LIMITED PARTNERSHIP CALL FOR SUPPORT FOR THE INTERIM MANAGEMENT OF THE OGOKI FOREST

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THUNDER BAY, ON: After two years in development, officials from the Agoke Development Limited Partnership (ADLP) announced today that they are continuing efforts to secure a meaningful role within Canada’s Indigenous forestry sector within the Ogoki Forest in Ontario, Canada, calling for support for their business plan for interim management. The ADLP is a result […]

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MATAWA FIRST NATIONS OFFER CONDOLENCES TO THE BEGG AND KEEASH FAMILIES AND URGE MATAWA LEARNING CENTRE STUDENTS TO EXERCISE CAUTION IN THE CITY OF THUNDER BAY

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THUNDER BAY, ON: Matawa First Nation Chiefs, Board of Directors and staff today offered their deepest condolences to the Begg family and community of Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug following the unofficial identification of the body of 14-year-old Josiah Begg found in the McIntyre River yesterday. They also are taking the opportunity express the same deep condolences to […]

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MATAWA FIRST NATIONS MANAGEMENT KICK OFF BUSINESS SUPPORT PROGRAM AS PART OF ONTARIO POVERTY REDUCTION FUND

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THUNDER BAY, ON: Matawa First Nations Management, will be kicking off the start of the Business Support Program (BSP) at a meeting on Tuesday, May 16, 2017. The Matawa BSP is one (1) of seven (7) projects funded through Ontario’s Local Poverty Reduction Fund. Jason Rasevych, Matawa Economic Development Advisor, will make an announcement about […]

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MATAWA FIRST NATIONS CONGRATULATE ERIC SHEWAYBICK ON DAREARTS 2017 LEADERSHIP AWARD

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THUNDER BAY, ON: Webequie First Nation Chief Cornelius Wabasse, joined by Matawa First Nations Management CEO David Paul Achneepineskum, congratulates Eric Shewaybick from Webequie First Nation in receiving a DAREarts award at a gala in Toronto yesterday evening. Canada’s DAREarts is a national charity that empowers at-risk children with the confidence and courage to be […]

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KIIKENOMAGA KIKENJIGEWEN EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING SERVICES (KKETS) CELEBRATE GRADUATION OF 4TH 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 63 students successfully completing the 2016-2017 Aboriginal Skills Advancement Program (ASAP). Students obtained their Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with many also completing their post-secondary entrance requirements. ASAP is a one-of-a-kind adult education program that goes […]

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