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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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KIIKENOMAGA KIKENJIGEWEN EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING SERVICES (KKETS) HOST GRADUATION OF 4TH COHORT OF STUDENTS

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THUNDER BAY, ON – Kiikenomaga Kikenjigewen Employment & Training Services (KKETS) hosted the graduation of their 4th cohort of students on March 22, 2017at the Valhalla Inn in the traditional territory of Fort William First Nation. Representatives from the Matawa First Nations Management, KKETS Board of Directors, the Constituency Office of Hon. Patty Hajdu, Ontario […]

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FAMILY OF SHERMAN QUISSES AND NESKANTAGA FIRST NATION SEEKING JUSTICE IN APPLICATION FOR STAY OF FIRST DEGREE MURDER CHARGE

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THUNDER BAY, ON: The family of Sherman Quisses, the 34-year-old victim of Adam Capay and Neskantaga First Nation announced today that they are seeking legal representation and will be responding to Capay’s February 21, 2017 application for a stay in his first-degree murder charge with strong opposition. Sherman Quisses, was the father of one child […]

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MATAWA FIRST NATIONS MANAGEMENT HOST 10TH ANNUAL EDUCATION CONFERENCE

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THUNDER BAY, ON – Matawa First Nations Management (MFNM), in partnership with Keewaytinook Okimakanak (KO) Education, hosted the 10th Annual Matawa Education Conference from March 7 – 9, 2017 at the Valhalla Inn in the traditional territory of Fort William First Nation. The theme was: Dazhiikewining Kaakakiidawetaanmoowaac – Celebrating Heroes/Celebrating our Communities. Teachers from Matawa […]

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MATAWA FIRST NATIONS ATTEND PROSPECTORS & DEVELOPERS ASSOCIATION OF CANADA’S 2017 INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION, TRADE SHOW & INVESTORS EXCHANGE

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TORONTO, ON: Constance Lake, Aroland, Ginoogaming, Long Lake #58, Marten Falls, Eabametoong, Nibinamik, Neskantaga and Webequie First Nations of the Matawa First Nations Chiefs Council announced today that they are attending the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada’s (PDAC) international convention, trade show and investor’s exchange. Having been members of PDAC for over the past […]

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

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THUNDER BAY, ON: The Local Employment Planning Council (LEPC) for the District of Thunder Bay and Kiikenomaga Kikenjigewen Employment and Training Services (KKETS) announced today that they are rolling out a new Driver’s Licensing Project within the communities of Eabametoong, Nibinamik, Neskantaga, Marten Falls and Webequie First Nations. For members of these communities, obtaining a […]

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MATAWA LEARNING CENTRE KICKS OFF HOCKEY FOR DEVELOPMENT WEEK

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THUNDER BAY, ON: The Matawa Learning Centre, in partnership with Right to Play and the City of Thunder Bay, will be kicking off Hockey for Development Week at an opening luncheon on Monday, January 30, 2017. The luncheon keynote speaker will be John Chabot, an Anishinabeg Algonquin from Kitigan Zibi First Nation and former NHL-er […]

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MATAWA FIRST NATIONS COMMENCE TALKS WITH GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS ON NEW FEDERAL BROADBAND FUNDING AND MOVE FORWARD WITH ESTABLISHING A TELECO

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THUNDER BAY, ON: Matawa First Nations today announced their plans to commence talks with government officials on new federal broadband funding called Connect to Innovate which was launched by the Ministry of Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) on December 15, 2016 and to move forward on establishing a teleco/telecommunications company. These discussions come on […]

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