Community Power Awards nominees announcedThe Ontario Sustainable Energy Association (OSEA) has announced the Community Power Award nominees for 2010 and Pic River’s Director of Energy, Byron LeClair is among those nominated for the pretisious award. The Community Power Award is presented [Read more]
NIPIGON, ON –The Nipigon Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is currently investigating a Fail to Remain fatal motor vehicle collision that occurred the morning of October 31, 2010. At approximately 6:30am police attended Hwy 11 and 17, Nipigon Bridge just east of Nipigon, where it was reported [Read more]
NIPIGON, ON –The Nipigon Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are currently investigating a sudden death that occurred on October 31, 2010. At approximately 6:30 a.m. police attended Hwy 11 and 17, Nipigon Bridge just east of Nipigon, where it was reported that there was a person lying on the [Read more]
THUNDER BAY, ON – Last month, the Superior North Catholic District School Board sent 9 primary teachers to the Inspiring Laungauge, Literacy and Learning Among First Nations Children Conference. Teachers learned about early childhood Development and cultural safety in Practice with children, [Read more]
From Batchewana First Nation October 28, 2010 After working with the Ontario Government toward a mutual agreement within the Harmonized Sales Tax framework, Batchewana First Nation Chief and Council thought they were breaking ground toward a new relationship with the Provincial Government. [Read more]
Canadian Tire Jumpstart and the Ontario Government Announce Partnership to Help First Nation Youth in the North October 28, 2010 A new partnership between Canadian Tire Jumpstart and the Ontario government will build self-esteem and confidence for First Nation youth through a new sport and [Read more]
October 26, 2010 “LOCAL FIRST NATIONS PUT THE MNR ON NOTICE, FOR PUBLIC SAFETY” Garden River and Batchewana First Nations are joining forces to battle the continued harassment of their citizens by the Ontario Government.Most recently, The Ministry of Natural Resources, and their [Read more]
Students Enjoy Fry Bread RED ROCK, ON – As part of their Social Studies Unit on Early Aboriginal People, the grade 5/6 class of St. Hilary’s School participated in a culinary experience of traditional Fry Bread this week. Understanding the idea that sharing food is a large [Read more]
October 5, 2010 McGuinty Government Empowers Aboriginal Youth Aboriginal youth living in remote communities along the James Bay coast will be able to participate in new recreational activities this winter. Two new youth wellness workers have been hired to develop programming to promote leadership [Read more]
McGuinty Government Promoting Clean Technology A remote First Nation in Northern Ontario is exploring the potential of developing a small hydroelectric generating station to modernize operations and reduce costs. With support from the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC), the North [Read more]
September 22, 2010 2:00 PM McGuinty Government Invests In Friendship Centres Ontario is partnering with the Ontario Federation of Indian Friendship Centres to build or renovate friendship centres so they continue to play a prominent role in the lives of urban Aboriginal people. Over the next three [Read more]
Date : September 20, 2010 Prompted by events such as the bankruptcy of Marathon Pulp Inc, the Town of Marathon, Ojibways of the Pic River and the Township of Manitouwadge formed a joint venture enterprise. The purpose of the business is to make available to the Province, forest management [Read more]
This week 10 students, 5 from Pic Mobert and 5 from Pic River, will begin the Mining Essentials Program in Marathon. Below is a video with Riley Burton who will be offering the program on behalf of Confederation College as well as the original press release from August 2010 when the program was [Read more]
“Ensuring the future of our Post Secondary Education, And Canada’s workforce” September 16, 2010 Batchewana First Nation and Garden River First Nation will be hosting a local education rally in conjunction with the national rally held in Ottawa on Thursday September 23, 2010. The [Read more]
1st Annual Red Rock Indian Band Carreer Fair NIPIGON, ON – Wednesday, September 15th, rhythmic Pow Wow drumming echoed through the Nipigon Arena today sounding off Day 1 of the First Annual Red Rock Indian Band Career Fair, keeping participants and visitors entertained and enthused. [Read more]
