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THUNDER BAY, ON – Students in the Tourism – Travel and Eco-Adventure program at Confederation College received hands-on experience today, thanks to a new collaboration with Wasaya. Following a detailed tour of the various sections of the aircraft, the fourteen Flight Attendant students who are [Read more]
Ontario Partnering With First Nations to Address Climate Change Ontario continues to put its new Climate Change Strategy into action by investing $13 million in two initiatives to help Indigenous communities address climate change and support economic growth. The province is providing $5 million [Read more]
Province Committed to Working with Partners to Address Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action The provincial government is taking steps to address the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s (TRC) Calls to Action regarding education and training, including introducing [Read more]
SAULT STE. MARIE, ON – Representatives of Batchewana First Nation of Ojibways and Missanabie Cree First Nation gathered in Baawating (Sault Ste. Marie) on Thursday, January 14th, 2016. Political discussions were focused on how the two nations will continue relationship building to create a [Read more]
ELLIOT LAKE, ON – As part of the social studies program, Grade 3 and 4 students at Elliot Lake’s École catholique Georges Vanier studied First Nations culture. Among items studied was the strong belief of First Nations in stories and legends told by the shaman. In his dreams, spirits were [Read more]
This week the Ontario Mining Association (OMA) held their annual “Meet the Miners” event at Queen’s Park. This annual event is held to bring recognition to the importance of the mining sector in our province and inform politicians of the successes and challenges within the industry. Many [Read more]
Profit Motive Will Be CN’S Epitaph The announcement by CN Rail not to operate a special passenger train service along the Algoma Central Railway (ACR) to help property owners winterize their dwellings from damage, nor to permit a one-off hi-rail vehicle on the line for the same purpose, shows [Read more]
SIOUX LOOKOUT, ON – October 9, 2015, the Nishnawbe-Aski Police Service North West Region Crime Unit was assisted by the Calgary Police Service Integrated Fugitive Apprehension Unit in the execution of a Canada Wide warrant resulting in the arrest of an adult male. Police attended a location [Read more]
Matawa Chiefs Council to Release Candidate Responses To The Chiefs’ Priorities It is estimated that First Nation eligible voters have the potential to decide the outcome of the election in over fifty ridings across Canada. This federal election is different from past elections. This election, [Read more]
Nuclear Waste, Ring of Fire, Electricity Costs THUNDER BAY, ON – Cooperation between Canada and Ontario that emphasizes northern issues is the pledge that Green MP Bruce Hyer and GPO leader Mike Schreiner made today. Hyer and Schreiner are working together on a cross jurisdictional plan to [Read more]
Province Releases Draft Far North Land Use Strategy Ontario is launching the next phase in the development of a Far North Land Use Strategy by releasing a draft strategy, and is asking First Nations, stakeholders, and the public to provide their input and ideas. When complete, the strategy will [Read more]
NORTH SPIRIT LAKE, ON – August 21, 2015, Nishnawbe-Aski Police Service (NAPS) in North Spirit Lake First Nation along with the NAPS Drug Enforcement Unit began an investigation under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act in relation to an assault investigation. Investigation led police to [Read more]
THUNDER BAY, ON – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is pleased to announce that Superintendent Darrell SMILEY has been named as the North West Regional Commander. His official start date was August 3, 2015. Superintendent SMILEY replaces Superintendent Ron van STRAALEN who officially commenced [Read more]
KENORA, ON – Beyond the Ballpark 2015 to bring Indigenous children and youth together in Kenora, Ontario to experience the power of play. From Saturday, August 8th to Sunday, August 9th, Jays Care Foundation, in partnership with Right To Play, the City of Kenora and the Kenora Chiefs Advisory [Read more]
