Posts Tagged ‘Ojibways of the Pic River First Nation news’

PIC RIVER ANNOUNCES PLANS FOR HYDROELECTRIC PROJECT IN PUKASKWA NATIONAL PARK

PIC RIVER ANNOUNCES PLANS FOR HYDROELECTRIC PROJECT IN PUKASKWA NATIONAL PARK

PIC RIVER FIRST NATION, ON – The Ojibway of the Pic River First Nation announced July 16, they expect full support from Pukaskwa National Park in regards to their submission of a proposal to the federal government for a 25-30 MW generating station at Chigamiwinigum Falls.   “We believe [Read more]

Members of Pic River First Nation Vote Tomorrow

Members of Pic River First Nation Vote Tomorrow

PIC RIVER FIRST NATION, ON – Pic River First Nation members will vote tomorrow to elect the representatives to sit as Chief and Band Council.  Current Chief Roy Michano is running for re-election with 2 opponents listed online as also running for Chief (it is rumoured that Tim Michano no [Read more]

NOTICE OF TEMPORARY HWY CLOSURE: Highway 17 – Pic River Bridge

NOTICE OF TEMPORARY HWY CLOSURE: Highway 17 – Pic River Bridge

THUNDER BAY, ON — The Ministry of Transportation advises the motoring public that the Pic River Bridge on Highway 17, (7.1 km east of Peninsula Road at Marathon) will be temporarily closed to eastbound and westbound traffic for a duration of approximately one (1) hour on Thursday, August [Read more]

Pukaskwa’s “Art in the Park” Invites You To Be Inspired by Ontario Artists This Summer

Pukaskwa’s “Art in the Park” Invites You To Be Inspired by Ontario Artists This Summer

“Art in the Park” Series – With Pukaskwa National Park as a backdrop, be inspired by talented artists to create your own works of art! HERON BAY, ON  – This summer, visitors to Pukaskwa National Park will have the opportunity to meet artists from across Ontario. Explore hidden [Read more]

First Nations Protest Peacefully in Northwestern Ontario on Highway and Alongside Railway

First Nations Protest Peacefully in Northwestern Ontario on Highway and Alongside Railway

NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO – Saturday, January 5th members of the Pic River and Pic Mobert First Nations showed their support of Attawapiskat First Nations Chief Theresa Spence and the Idle No More Movement with peaceful protests near their communities. Ojibways of the Pic River First Nations had a [Read more]

Online Educational Needs Assessment Survey Closing on July 17

Online Educational Needs Assessment Survey Closing on July 17

MARATHON, ON –  The Marathon and District Community Adjustment Committee (MDCAC) would like to thank everyone for participating in our Educational assessments — your contributions are very valuable! For those individuals that could not make the session, it is not too late to voice your [Read more]

WHITE AND MICHIPICOTEN LAKE STURGEON ASSESSMENTS

WHITE AND MICHIPICOTEN LAKE STURGEON ASSESSMENTS

The 2012 field season should be an exciting one for the Anishinabek/Ontario Fisheries Resource Centre (A/OFRC) and its Lake Sturgeon research initiative in Northeastern Lake Superior! In the White River, the A/OFRC will continue to undertake a Lake Sturgeon radio telemetry project in partnership [Read more]

Hemlo Mines creates opportunities for First Nations students

Hemlo Mines creates opportunities for First Nations students

OMA member Barrick Hemlo Mines is providing opportunities for residents of two nearby First Nations, Pic River and Pic Mobert, in Northwestern Ontario — In 2009, the original 1992 agreement between Hemlo and these First Nations was broadened — It creates a framework to train First [Read more]

Pic River & Marathon Mourn Ms. Daisy Ossibence

Pic River & Marathon Mourn Ms. Daisy Ossibence

OSSIBENCE,Daisy (April 30, 1943 – November 23, 2011) – Passed away peacefully with her family by her side at the Wilson Memorial Hospital, Marathon. Dear daughter of the late Alvina and James “Cook” Ossibence. Cherished sister of Victoria Christianson (late Marcel). Loving aunt of [Read more]

1st Annual Caribou Festival Fun

1st Annual Caribou Festival Fun

Pukaskwa National Park hosted its first annual Caribou Festival last weekend (May 20 – May 22). While catching a glimpse of one of Pukaskwa’s woodland caribou is a rare joy an invitation from the park through the press called the weekend “A chance to learn more about the elusive [Read more]

Des mesures pour moderniser le secteur forestier près de Marathon

Des mesures pour moderniser le secteur forestier près de Marathon

Le gouvernement McGuinty améliore la compétitivité de l’industrie forestière Le gouvernement de l’Ontario travaille de concert avec les Premières Nations, les collectivités locales et les partenaires de l’industrie forestière pour établir la première société locale de [Read more]

Taking Next Steps To Modernize Forest Sector Near Marathon

Taking Next Steps To Modernize Forest Sector Near Marathon

Scroll past release to view videos of dignitaries comments at press conference in Pic River, Ontario May 15th, 2011 McGuinty Government Making Forest Industry More Competitive PIC RIVER, ON – Ontario is working with local communities, First Nations and forest industry partners to establish [Read more]

Marathon & Pic River Gr.2/3 To Honour Caribou at Pukaskwa Festival

Marathon & Pic River Gr.2/3 To Honour Caribou at Pukaskwa Festival

 Got Caribou? Pukaskwa National Park does! Celebration begins tomorrow Heron Bay, Ontario – Pukaskwa National Park will host its first annual Caribou Festival beginning tomorrow, Friday, May 20 to Sunday, May 22. While catching a glimpse of one of Pukaskwa’s woodland caribou is a rare joy, [Read more]

Marathon Mayor Voices Frustrations with Province Regarding Wood Allocations

Marathon Mayor Voices Frustrations with Province Regarding Wood Allocations

MARATHON , ON –The Town of Marathon is airing its disappointment on the Province with the recent announcement that all of the fibre traditionally allocated to the mill in Marathon has been allocated to a U.S. firm who plans to develop a site an hour east in White River. The Town of Marathon, [Read more]

Supporting The Forest Industry In White River

Supporting The Forest Industry In White River

McGuinty Government Putting Ontario Wood to Work, Creating More Than 1,300 Good Jobs A leading-edge clean-energy solutions company has accepted a wood supply offer from the Province to establish an innovative new industry in White River. The project is expected to create 83 new full-time jobs, [Read more]

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