Lake of the Woods District Hospital has activated its pandemic plan in response to two hospital patients testing positive for COVID-19. The health and safety of...
Lake of the Woods District Hospital (LWDH) has seen an increase in the number of inpatients with COVID-19 over the past week. The facility currently has four people...
Vaccine rollout to First Nations elder care homes Despite the reduced availability of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine due to shipment delays, the delivery and...
Chief and Council have announced an extension to the pandemic measures for an additional 14 days. This falls in line with Ontario’s extended the stay at home order for...
Please join the public policy forum for a virtual session on "How the Kenora Chiefs Advisory is fighting COVID-19 and Winning!" It starts at 11:30am CST on January 21st...
Early today, Ontario has declared a state of emergency with additional limits that come into effect on January 14, 2021. In response, Chief and Council has initiated...
Members of the Treaty Three Police Services Have been receiving rapid COVID-19 testing as part of a pilot project in conjunction with Kenora Chiefs Advisory (KCA) and...
The Canadian Medical Association (CMA) Foundation’s COVID-19 Community Hospital Fund granted $100,000 to Lake of the Woods District Hospital (LWDH) as part of its...
PARTIAL LOCKDOWN LIFTED – Effective today, the partial lockdown is officially lifted. Chief and Council issued a media release earlier today. The 3 COVID-19 cases have...
Niisaachewan Anishinaabe Nation has received confirmation from the public health team that the COVID-19 cases have been resolved. On November 26th, Chief and Council...
Mobile testing will be available in Niisaachewan on Monday November 30, 2020 between 12 noon and 1:30pm. BRING YOUR HEALTH CARD! You will need this to check your...
RESUME PARTIAL LOCK-DOWN – Please be advised that Niisaachewan Anishinaabe Nation will resume with the partial lock-down status that was initiated on Monday, November...
The Kenora Catholic District School Board has received notification of a second positive COVID-19 case at St. Thomas Aquinas High School and is working closely with the...
Niisaachewan Anishinaabe Nation is taking all precautions with the identified positive cases. Earlier this week, Chief and Council were notified that a household of 3...
9:30 am to 1:00 pm Saturday, November 27, 2020 BRING YOUR HEALTH CARD! You will need this to check your results.Drive to lower entrance.Stay in your vehicle until you...
Further to the November 26, 2020 notice that Niisaachewan Anishinaabe Nation has confirmed 3 members that have tested positive for Covid-19. Contact tracing is not yet...
Niisaachewan Anishinaabe Nation has confirmed 3 members have tested positive for Covid-19. On November 26th 2020, Chief and Council were notified that a household of 3...
Bimose Tribal Council has received notification that an individual associated with the Tribal Council has tested positive for COVID-19. Bimose Tribal Council is working...
POSSIBLE EXPOSURE – an essential worker was in the office on Wed. Nov 18 and tested positive on Sun. Nov 22. Further, some families recently received notice of...
The Kenora Catholic District School Board has received notification of a positive COVID-19 case at St. Thomas Aquinas High School and is working closely with the...
Calling All Parents with Children Between 0yrs and 18yrs. Jordan’s Principle needs Niisaachewan’s parent support. By filling out the consent form to access health, social and educational products, services and support the children may need, parents will be...
The TPU would like to learn how the Anishinaabe Nation of Treaty #3 and GCT#3 can support Manito Aki Inakonigaawin and the Nibi Declaration, as they guide us in our decision making and our responsibilities with land and water. We have created this survey to help us...
As Blue Jays fans across Canada eagerly anticipate the start of the 2021 season, Rogers Communications today announced the launch of a new fundraising campaign in support of Jays Care Foundation’s Rookie League program, which helps kids facing barriers develop...
There will be an Elders meeting tomorrow at 10am at Niisaachewan’s gym. Zoom information will be available soon to our Elders off reserve. You can email bmajor@niisaachewan.ca or call 807-548-5876. LUNCH / INCENTIVE DRAWS & HONORARIUM PROVIDED (On & Off...
The annual Chief’s report for Niisaachewan’s ACC is available to download in the Member’s Area. Just login, click on the ‘Downloads’ tab, and scroll down to the ‘Miscellaneous’ heading. Band Member...
Attention All NAN Community Members!!!! Calling for one (1) Education Committee Member. We have 1 vacant seat and if you are interested in becoming an Education Committee member please your letter of intent and a short paragraph of why you are interested/would make an...
Treaty #3 Women – Reflection on COVID pandemic and the “She-cession” via Zoom on April 3, 2021 between 1pm – 4pm. The purpose is to create a safe space for women to talk and reflect upon the impact COVID has had for their family; their work,...
Bimose Tribal Council will be at Niisaachewan’s Gym tomorrow between 9am and 3pm to issue Status Cards. To book your appointment, please call (807) 468-5551 Information Required for a Status Card Full name, Band and Birth Date Two (2) pieces of ID or one (1)...
What have we been up to During the off-season, the Manomin Project has been working with the Kenora Catholic District School Board to develop cultural programming through which Anishinaabe Youth could earn their 40 volunteer hours.These conversations are ongoing. Our...
Niisaachewan has switched from Google to Microsoft 365 for its email service. Below are screenshots that will help staff how to access webmail at https://www.office.com. Outlook will be installed for staff who prefer to use a desktop client. Our email administrator...
Chief and Council urge community members to keep their children and dogs inside. A pack of five wolves have been spotted at Niisaachewan’s powwow grounds.
Niisaachewan Band Members can now login to the Band Member Area and download documents related to our Youth Trust Community Meeting tomorrow on Feb 24th 2021, and the next day on Feb 25th 2021. You will see the title ‘Band Members Area’ – directly...
Please be advised we are currently under a BWA (Boil water Advisory) that will last a few days until testing is complete. At which point the BWA will be lifted. Standard Precautions are being taken as water is being distributed to residents at this time, so please...
Inviting members of Niisaachewan Anishinaabe Nation to join us on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 for the Niiwin Wendaanimok Career Week. Interested in working with Niiwin Wendaanimok? Events include: partnership info sessions, resume workshops, and database registration...
Please join the public policy forum for a virtual session on “How the Kenora Chiefs Advisory is fighting COVID-19 and Winning!” It starts at 11:30am CST on January 21st 2001 and you can access it through the link below....
At its 41st annual General Assembly, the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) unanimously passed a resolution in support of Joyce’s Principle. Nitaskinan, December 9th 2020 –The Manawan Atikamekw Council (CDAM) and the Council of the Atikamekw Nation (CNA) want to thank...
Niisaachewan Anishinaabe Nation has received confirmation from the public health team that the COVID-19 cases have been resolved. On November 26th, Chief and Council were notified that a household of 3 tested positive. The community was already in partial lockdown...
They say information is power, and amid the biggest public health crisis in our time, the local health unit is leaving us in the dark. The Northwestern Health Unit is intentionally withholding vital information from the public, who fund their salaries and operation...
PARTIAL LOCKDOWN ENDS DECEMBER 9TH – The end of the lockdown continues to be Wednesday, December. 9. Please keep in mind, the lockdown may be extended but notice will be given. TESTING UPDATE: 90% of the people tested received results – it’s negative so far! No...
The Ontario government is providing $2.4 million to support an additional 13 Ontario Health Teams across the province to provide better, connected care to patients. These teams are a new way of delivering care that brings together health care providers and...
Culture influences the way patients talk about cancer, understand it and communicate their symptoms. It also influences how messages about treatment and care are received by patients. Researchers and translators tell us that cancer terms are highly technical and that...
Band Members and authorized users can now login and download documents related to our Nov 4th, 2020 Community Meeting at the following link: Community Meeting – Nov 4, 2020 Can’t Remember Your Password? Reset your password –...
Niisaachewan’s Band Office phones are currently down and no calls can be made in or out due to problems with the phone lines. The problems are being worked on and expected to be fixed soon.
Employment and Social Development Canada and Service Canada would like to share important information with seniors who receive the Guaranteed Income Supplement, Allowance or Allowance for the Survivor benefit. During the week of October 5, 2020, Service Canada sent...
The Elders Council for Kenora Chiefs Advisory (KCA) met last week to discuss the renaming of the 24/7 Street Patrol to properly reflect the hard work being done in Kenora. It has become clear within the first few months of operations that the Bear Clan governance...
A confirmed case of COVID-19 has put Sagkeeng First Nation into lockdown. Chief Derrick Henderson said the First Nation’s council was told Monday night that a member of the community, about 100 kilometres northeast of Winnipeg, had tested...
Ogichidaa Francis Kavanaugh and Grand Council Treaty #3 feel honoured to announce the creation of an LGBTQ2S Council as an integral part of the governance structure of the Anishinaabe Nation in Treaty #3. The Anishinaabe Nation in Treaty #3 is governed by its Four...
On the evening of Sunday, September 6th, 2020 during the last day of One-Man Lake Walleye Classic in Wabaseemoong First Nation, three vessels failed to report to weigh in. One vessel was able to make its way back and the fishermen reported that the other 2 vessels...
We are participating in a Flood Vulnerability Study that will determine the impacts of future flooding within Niisaachewan Anishinaabe Nation and the Treaty #3 territory, map out potentially vulnerable areas, and build capacity in our community. Grand Council Treaty...
I am pleased to announce the call for funding applications to the Canada Ontario Resource Development Agreement (CORDA) program for 2021-2022. CORDA supports a variety of natural resource management projects such as fishing, forestry, trapping, resource-based tourism,...
The federal government is extending the Canada emergency response benefit (CERB) by one more month and revamping the employment insurance program to allow more people to receive financial assistance during COVID-19. The suite of benefit reforms, aimed at helping...
On August 24, 2020 Ogichidaa Francis Kavanaugh delivered a cheque for $12,000 to the Kenora Fellowship Center. The sum was raised earlier this summer when Ogichidaa Kavanaugh shaved his head as part of a fundraising campaign. The sum exceeded the original goal of...
During the month of July there were a total of 12 calls for service reported to the Treaty Three Police Service. Out of those 12 calls for service, there were 2 Criminal Code offenses (possible criminal charges) reported. There was 1 crime against a person reported....
My name is Anna Tran, I am a recent graduate from McMaster University. I am reaching out today on behalf of my team at the Parsec Youth Network (PYN) to share a recent initiative of mine. We would love to be given the opportunity to help support the youth of First...
Beginning August 17, 2020 the Ontario Region is pleased to offer appointments for registration & membership services. You can contact the nearest office for more information. Please note that masks or face coverings are mandatory for all in-person services....
Dear Chief and Council, I hope this letter finds your community in good health and spirits. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to pose a serious risk to Indigenous communities, the health and safety of all Canadians remains a paramount priority for the Government of...
Dear Steering Committee, We hope everyone is healthy and able to enjoy the beautiful summer weather. The All Nations Hospital Steering Committee chair & vice-chair and Project Planning Team thank you all for your support over the past month, and as...
The All Nations Hospital Project to redevelop the Lake of the Woods District Hospital (LWDH) in Kenora is underway. Input from all hospital users including First Nations, Métis and summer visitors is critical at this early planning stage to ensure the new facility...
Kenora Chiefs Advisory is seeking an Adult Case Manager to deliver culturally safe, trauma informed, clinical case management mental health and addictions services to our servicing communities. They will provide support in-community that include advocating for...
The City of Kenora has proposed a by-law against loitering and plans to vote on it by July 21, 2020. It is the opinion of Gr The City of Kenora has proposed a by-law against loitering and plans to vote on it by July 21, 2020. It is the opinion of Grand Council Treaty...
Grand Council Treaty #3 Ogichidaa Francis Kavanaugh recently sent the following letter to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on international border issues and how it relates to Treaty #3 territory in Northwestern Ontario. Dear Prime Minister, Canada and the...
As businesses and public spaces begin to reopen, wearing a mask is important to protect yourself and others. We are asking Treaty #3 to help communicate why it is so important to wear a mask to stop the spread of coronavirus Covid-19. Submit your video for a chance to...
To keep our members connected and increase communication, we are holding an online contest. The contest is open to Niisaachewan Band Members & Community Members. 6 CHANCES TO WIN A CUSTOM NAN HOODIE The contest closes on Sunday July 5th 2020 @ 11:59am. The draw...
Effective June 29, 2020 the community will be at Level 1. This will continue to be reviewed on a weekly basis. What does this mean? Gate will be open 7 days a week from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.Children are allowed to leave the community at their parent’s discretion. We...
Thanks to a massive effort by the many security and support/volunteer personnel, Niisaachewan Anishinaabe Nation successfully held the 2020 Band Election. Please see below the photo of the election board results. The successful candidates are: Lorraine Cobiness...
The gate is open for community members today from 7:00 am. to 9:00 pm. The Polls are open from 9:00 am. to 4:00 pm. If you leave the community it is not recommended to return until after the polls have closed at 4:00 pm or you could be in queue at the line up. Non...
The updated candidate list for the Niisaachewan 2020 Band Election is available for download from the Band Member Area. This list includes people who have withdrawn, as well as the nominators and seconders for each candidate.
Niisaachewan Anishinaabe Nation’s Chief and Council are committed to the recognition of our community members who are lesbian / gay / bi-sexual / transgender / 2-spirit / questioning, and are dedicated to creating a positive and non-judgmental environment where...
Band Members can now access the election information sheet, nomination form, and declaration of trust in the secure login area on Niisaachewan’s website here: https://www.niisaachewan.ca/band-member-area/ Forgot Username or Password? If you are having problems...
The previous community alert posted here: https://www.niisaachewan.ca/b/ax is still valid and stands with the amnded allowance for shopping day. Essential Shopping Days On Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday between 7am and 9pm… Band and Community members...
Band Office remains open and operating during the hours of 9am – 3pm Monday – Thursday with limited staff. Meals on Wheels every Wednesday – pick up at band office, front door with social distancing.Emergency Pandemic Assistance is available for June 2020. All...
Post-Secondary applications are due today by 4:30PM, central standard time. I must receive your application by email at education@niisaachewan.ca, by fax, or hand-delivered to me before 4:30pm. Given that today is a not an essential travel day, I can meet you at the...
Submit a logo and win an iPad! Members of Grassy Narrows, Shoal Lake #40, Wauzhusk Onigum, Whitefish Bay, Obashkaandagaang, and Niisaachewan are invited to submit a logo on the First Nations Climate Change Adaption Program. The Climate Team aims to support the...
During these challenging times Indspire recognizes that students, especially those from First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities may encounter additional barriers. Indspire’s Building Brighter Futures: Bursaries, Scholarships and Awards (BBF) program continues...
The Emergency Community Support Fund (ECSF) is a $350 million emergency funding program from the Government of Canada. The fund is designed to help Canada’s most vulnerable populations during the COVID-19 crisis. The global pandemic has left no community untouched,...
As directed by the NAN education committee, the Education Department will be accepting Post- Secondary Applications for the 2020-21 academic year, with the same deadline of June 1st by 4:30PM CST. Post-secondary education institutes are still offering programs whether...
Kenora-Rainy River MPP and Minister of Indigenous Affairs Greg Rickford is back from Queens Park, arriving in the Northwest riding with 1,300 lbs. of Personal Protective Equipment and COVID-19 test kits for distribution to First Nations and communities across the...
The Ontario government has been actively working with federal and municipal governments, First Nations partners, and non-governmental organizations to prepare and respond to any flooding situation across the province during the COVID-19 outbreak…
Grand Council Treaty #3 has three job postings currently and are looking for passionate and dedicated people to fill them.The Social Policy Analyst job is closing on May 15, 2020. The successful candidate will work at Grand Council Treaty#3 to undertake program...
Questions about rules and/or protocol for the community checkpoint? Please check out the download below for our information sheet. Niisaachewan Community Checkpoint Info Sheet (109...
Hamburger SteakMashed Potatoes & GravyVegetablesBannockPie & Cake Today’s dinner will be ready for 3:30 pm. Provided by Brenda Beardy. We are looking for delivery service, please let us know if you can help. Containers will be provided, please do not bring...
Due to the extended school closures in Ontario, STAHS will have essential items and learning tools available for pick up. See the following download for more details.
On Monday March 30th the Lake of the Woods District Hospital (LWDH), in partnership with the Sunset Country Family Health Team (SCFHT), Kenora District Services Board (KDSB), Waasegiizhig Nanaandawe’iyewigamig (WNHAC), and Kenora Chiefs Advisory (KCA), will be...
Effective immediately, all of WNHAC can be accessed through one number: 1-888-MYWNHAC(1-888-699-6422) Please use this number to contact any WNHAC service provider or location.
Individuals can request up to 3 months of their prescriptions for chronic medications. Pharmacies also have access to NIHB policy information through the claims processing contractor Express Scripts by way of the website and telephone support. For more information...
Pandemic Emergency Preparedness – Temporary Travel Restrictions Effective Immediately! As of March 11, 2020, The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared Covid 19 an International Pandemic and has affected over 100,000 cases globally in over 111...
Kyra Adams from Bimose Tribal Council will be in our community on Wednesday March 18th between 4:30pm and 7:30pm to issue Status Cards. This will happen at the Band Office and is a free service. You will need your full name, date of birth, and Band Number, and two...
Since the public consultation stage began in January there have been 154 surveys completed + 649 public forum / engagement session participants + 360 stakeholders consulted in clinical services planning! 1,163 of you have been sharing your ideas for the...
In an effort to remove fears about the Coronavirus we urge our Band Members and the general public to please visit the following link from the World Health Organization. Please bookmark the page below and visit it frequently. It is the best and most up-to-date source...
To safeguard Niisaachewan’s financial information, Band Members who wish to login to our website ‘Band Member’s Area’ must signup and register again – https://www.niisaachewan.ca/wp-login.php?action=register It is vitally important that...
Enter to win a free science trip to Winnipeg, Manitoba between March 25 and March 27, 2020! Only 10 lucky winners will be chosen and travel to Winnipeg, MB for 2 nights with a full day of science based activities at the Winnipeg Museum of Man and Nature and...
A Unity Agreement was signed between the Nations of Shoal Lake 40 First Nation, Washagamis Bay, Niisaachewan Anishinaabe Nation, and Wauzhushk Onigum Nation in October 2018 to coordinate the Nations’ shared experience, concerns, and interests as they relate to the...
On January 28th, 29th of 2020 Grand Council Treaty #3’s Territorial Planning Unit hosted their second Climate Change Youth Summit. The summit saw over 50 youth from Treaty #3 communities attend and discuss climate change. The youth that participated had the...
Ontario’s government is investing in after-school programs in three small communities in Kenora-Rainy River. Through the Ministry of Heritage, Tourism and Sport, the province is providing: $30,000 for the Dalles First Nation after school program $24,000 for the Town...
Eligibility Requirements Any Band Members (sponsored/unsponsored) currently enrolled in an accredited Education Institution during the 2019-2020 academic year. Any Band Members (sponsored/unsponsored) planning to enroll in courses or training occurring before March...
According to StatsCan, only 47% of the Niisaachewan community havea high school diploma, compared to 91% of the national populationaged 24-64.This inequality is rooted in the Indian Act, the residentialschool system and the lack of funding for on-reserve schooling....
Emily Wyszynski started her position in the Territorial Planning Unit on January 6, 2020 and we are very excited about what she will be bringing to the table. Emily will be focused on the files of Forestry and Mining in the TPU. Please feel free to reach out to her in...
There are 17 internship positions available with 1 position guaranteed for the 11 participating communities and the remaining 6 on a First-Come-First-Serve basis. If you have any questions about the program or need assistance with hiring process please contact Adam...
Wednesday was a cause for celebration – as we stood in front of hundreds of the broader community, together with the 14 other partners to announce the All Nations Health Partners Ontario Health Team. The All Nations Hospital is in it’s planning stage, and...
The Manomin Project is now seeking poetry and art submissions about manomin (wild rice)! They’re asking creators to submit original pieces that explore human and other-than-human relationships with manomin. In order to be considered, individuals must...
The Lake of the Woods District Hospital (LWDH) will undertake the planning of a new All Nations Hospital facility, under the directives of the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (MOHLTC) Capital Planning Guidelines, and in alignment with the planning parameters...
This is being distributed to recipients along the Winnipeg River. Please note that the change in outflow scheduled for today has been increased, See the attached notice for more information. Current Lake of the Woods outflow: 425 m³/s Scheduled outflow Monday,...
The Youth Innovation Challenge is an opportunity for Indigenous youth to win $10,000 towards a project or business that positively impacts their community. The challenge is open to all Indigenous youth in the Kenora and Rainy River Districts under 30yrs old. We are...
Grand Council Treaty #3 is hosting a two-day interactive workshop in suicide first aid. Grand Council Treaty #3 invites all community front line workers (eg. health care workers, mental health workers, addiction workers, community wellness worker, etc). Date: October...
On August 15, 2019 in Treaty 2 Territory, leadership from the Anishinaabe Nation of Treaty #3 and technical support staff met with International Joint Commission (IJC) Commissioners and staff at Prairie Firehouse in Brandon, MB. The meeting was attended by Canadian...
As everyone knows our Nation recently changed it’s name from Ochiichagwe’Babigo’Ining to the traditional name of Niisaachewan. We held a contest for Band and Community members to create a logo for our nation, and we’ve narrowed it down to three...
As everyone knows our Nation recently changed it’s name from Ochiichagwe’Babigo’Ining to the traditional name of Niisaachewan. We held a contest for Band and Community members to create a logo for our nation, and we’ve narrowed it down to three...
As everyone knows our Nation recently changed it’s name from Ochiichagwe’Babigo’Ining to the traditional name of Niisaachewan. We held a contest for Band and Community members to create a logo for our nation, and we’ve narrowed it down to three...
As everyone knows our Nation recently changed it’s name from Ochiichagwe’Babigo’Ining to the traditional name of Niisaachewan. We held a contest for Band and Community members to create a logo for our nation, and we’ve narrowed it down to three...
Boozhoo, Niisaachewan Anishinaabe Nation would like to say miigwetch to everyone who came and participated in our 20th Annual Community Pow-wow June 21, 22, 23, 2019. Here are some pictures taken by our local community member Aaron Anthony. Special thanks to the pow...
Boozhoo, Niisaachewan Anishinaabe Nation would like to say miigwetch to everyone who came and participated in our 20th Annual Community Pow-wow June 21, 22, 23, 2019. Here are some pictures taken by our local community member Aaron Anthony. Special thanks to the pow...
Boozhoo, Niisaachewan Anishinaabe Nation would like to say miigwetch to everyone who came and participated in our 20th Annual Community Pow-wow June 21, 22, 23, 2019. Here are some pictures taken by our local community member Aaron Anthony. Special thanks to the pow...
Boozhoo, Niisaachewan Anishinaabe Nation would like to say miigwetch to everyone who came and participated in our 20th Annual Community Pow-wow June 21, 22, 23, 2019. Here are some pictures taken by our local community member Aaron Anthony. Special thanks to the pow...
Our membership recently voted to revert the community name back to its traditional name of “Niisaachewan” which roughly translated means “down river”. As our name has reverted back, our nation’s logo needs to change along with it. We are...
Our membership recently voted to revert the community name back to its traditional name of “Niisaachewan” which roughly translated means “down river”. As our name has reverted back, our nation’s logo needs to change along with it. We are...
Our membership recently voted to revert the community name back to its traditional name of “Niisaachewan” which roughly translated means “down river”. As our name has reverted back, our nation’s logo needs to change along with it. We are...
Our membership recently voted to revert the community name back to its traditional name of “Niisaachewan” which roughly translated means “down river”. As our name has reverted back, our nation’s logo needs to change along with it. We are...
Since 2010, the Ministry of Transportation Ontario (MTO) has been in the process of developing a plan to “twin” (double-lane) Highway 17 between the Manitoba border and Kenora as part of an effort to reduce traffic and increase road safety. MTO recognizes that Highway...
The Treaty 3 area has higher rates of certain cancers according to Cancer Care Ontario but access to information about the disease is a problem — the Kenora Chiefs Advisory aims to break down barriers community members face in accessing information about the deadly...
A great day for Kenora Chiefs Advisory. We feasted and celebrated our documents and relationship with our new Board of Directors for our People helping People – Charitable Corp members Hannita, Steven, Gary, David, Vernon, and Eric! This partnership will bring a...
Our Post-Secondary funding application deadline is fast approaching. All interested applicants have until June 1st 2019 BEFORE 4:30pm. That day is a Saturday and so it’s best to get your application in on the Friday before. Incomplete applications will not be...
The Fednor announcement by Bob Nault is awesome and great news for our community! I need to acknowledge the long and hard work that has been put into this project over the years, special acknowledgement to my former council members Merv Copenace, Roberta Jameson, and...
A group of First Nation leaders in the Kenora area gathered in Thunder Bay on Monday to meet with senior representatives of Ontario’s Ministry of Transportation on the twinning of the Trans-Canada Highway from Kenora to Manitoba.
The provincial government is helping to support the construction of the Economic Development Centre of Excellence in Dalles First Nation. A $1 million dollar investment was announced by Kenora Rainy-River MPP and Minister of Energy, Northern Development and Mines, and...
We’ve been working on this project for four years and this is our second release. Last year we released 12 adults, this year we released 15. This is an important fish to our community as we have sturgeon clan members here. We almost lost our sturgeon here on the...
The first provincial office located on a First Nation was recently opened by the Ontario Government. The opening is for the new Indigenous Youth and Wellness Secretariat Office on the Fort William First Nation. Here Chief Lorraine Cobiness poses for a photo with...
After ten years of work, our efforts to recreate a sturgeon population in our homeland has culminated in this release of twelve juvenile sturgeon. Using surgical implants inserted by staff from the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Joe Hunter from Rainy River...
Jake Epp, the head of Ontario Power Generation, made a personal visit to Dalles First Nation Thursday so he could acknowledge the pain caused by the devastation of flooding associated with hydro dams. Epp, who served at the federal cabinet table, recognized the...
