OPEN LETTER TO SELECTED ONTARIO MPs and MLAs 26 January 2015 The Ontario Energy Board is inviting public input on the Energy East pipeline proposal. The two documents cited below have been forwarded to the Board. One document (Report on Public Meeting by Ontario Energy Board on Energy East Pipeline [Read more]
By Edgar J. Lavoie THUNDER BAY, ON – Over 100 concerned citizens attended the Ontario Energy Board (OEB) consultation at the Valhalla Inn on Wednesday, January 14. The Board’s technical advisors said that their studies had identified key issues with the proposed pipeline called Energy [Read more]
Nuclear waste disposal and transport in NWO THUNDER BAY – SUPERIOR NORTH, ON – As your MP, I feel strongly that the citizens of Thunder Bay—Superior North and Northwestern Ontario should have an opportunity to think about the critical decisions that affect you and share your [Read more]
Ontario Launches Remote Electrification Readiness Program Ontario is helping to prepare remote First Nation communities in northwestern Ontario for future connection to the province’s electricity grid. The Remote Electrification Readiness Program will support the development of community [Read more]
THUNDER BAY, ON – On Monday, October 6, 2014, Nishnawbe-Aski Police Service members will be present in Sandy Lake First Nation for the introduction of the newly funded program, NAPS Community Mobilization Youth Officer. The Community Mobilization Youth Officer position is a 2014-2015 funded [Read more]
Camp Korah Renamed St. Kateri Outdoor Learning Centre SAULT STE. MARIE, ON – The Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board (HSCDSB) proudly recognized the rededication of Camp Korah at its Board meeting last night. Camp Korah has been renamed the St. Kateri Outdoor Learning Centre. [Read more]
KENORA, ON – NDP Aboriginal Affairs Critic, Sarah Campbell, made the following statement concerning mercury poisoning in the Grassy Narrows First Nations community following a visit by Japanese researchers and experts in Minamata disease. “In 2010 a government commissioned study confirmed what [Read more]
THUNDER BAY, ON – The Maadaadizi Orientation is all about celebrating and inspiring Aboriginal youth coming to Lakehead University, Confederation College and Oshki-Pimache-O-Win this fall. Held on Saturday, Sept. 6, at Marina Park from noon to 5 pm, “Maadaadizi” – meaning “she/he [Read more]
Province Supporting Growth in the North Ontario has taken another step to drive progress in the Ring of Fire region, delivering on its July 3, 2014 commitment to establish a development corporation within 60 days. With headquarters to be located in Thunder Bay, the ROF Infrastructure Development [Read more]
BATCHEWANA, ON – Batchewana First Nation is thrilled to announce this years Powwow themed, “Abinoojiiyag Gekinoo’Amawindwaa” (teaching our young). This spectacular event will take place at the Rankin Powwow grounds located at, 142 Gran street. Beginning on Saturday August 30th, the master [Read more]
Webequie and Ontario Working Together on a Community-Based Land Use Plan Webequie First Nation has become the fourth community in the Ring of Fire area to reach an agreement with Ontario to work together on a community-based land use plan. “We’re looking forward to working in partnership with [Read more]
Ontario, First Nations Partners Mark Significant Anniversary The province, the Association of Iroquois and Allied Indians, the Anishinabek Nation, the Chiefs of Ontario and the Six Nations Legacy Consortium are commemorating the 250th anniversary of the 1764 Treaty of Fort Niagara last weekend. [Read more]
Ontario Reaches Deal with NFMC to Take Over Road Maintenance THUNDER BAY, ON – Today, MPP Michael Gravelle was pleased to announce that after several months of hard work and strong advocacy, Caramat Road will once again be open to public traffic as of tomorrow, Friday August 8, 2014. The [Read more]
Today, Premier Kathleen Wynne released the following statement: “I want to wish the people of Ontario a happy National Aboriginal Day. This day is a unique opportunity to honour the cultures that are such a fundamental part of our history and the fabric of our province. Ontario is home to [Read more]
Premier Joins First Nations Chiefs to Formalize Regional Framework Premier Kathleen Wynne and the Matawa member First Nations Chiefs were in Thunder Bay yesterday, where they joined Matawa community members, to officially celebrate the recent signing of a landmark regional framework agreement to [Read more]
