First Nations oppose mining claims on unceded lands in Ontario
Bigtigong Nishnaabeg and Netmizaaggamig Nishnaabeg issue a joint statement blaming the Ontario government for registering mining claims in core cultural areas, despite Aboriginal title and calls for meaningful consultation. Chiefs Michano and Kwissiwa urge harm reduction, shared decision making, and recognition of unceded territory.
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Bigtigong Nishnaabeg
Netmizaaggamig
Nishnaabeg First Nations
Bigtigong
Netmizanggamig
Duncan Michano
Michano
China
Indonesia
Russia
Mining Lands Administration
Netmizaaggamig Nishnaabeg
Louis Kwissiwa
Kwissina
Ontario
Kwissiwa
Jesse Gaudette
Tinues
Canada
Bata'o festival celebrates multicultural fashion and food in Thunder Bay
The second annual Bata'o festival at Moose Hall in Thunder Bay showcases global fashion, food and music. Local businesses Na'Nadam's African Cuisine and others provide dishes. fashion shows feature multiple studios. performances include DJ Martinez and Multicultural Ballet. Tickets cost 40 dollars at The African Boutique with further info online or by phone.
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Thunder Bay
Moose Hall
Liliane Breiland
Breiland
Na’Nadam
Kokum
Bannock & Beyond
Diane Cuisine
Lasa Okay
Perfect Fit
Kwik Co
Finn Origins
Lewk Clothing
Sister Bear Designs
Joyce Seppala
Majesty Makings
Edwin Martinez
Dame Mas
Wiigwas selects Kenora site for 160-bed care home
Wiigwas Elder and Senior Care board picks the former Kenora Forest Products site near All Nations Hospital plans for a new 160-bed long term care facility in Kenora. The project aims to boost capacity, emphasize Anishinaabe culture, include a sweat lodge and teaching lodge, and pursue co location with health projects for efficiency.
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Wiig Was
Elder and Senior Care
Kenora
Kenora Chiefs Advisory
Wiigwas
Lakeview Dr
Wiigwas Centre
Chiefs Advisory
Jennifer Dreaver
Wiigwas Elder and
Wiigwas Board
Lorraine Cobiness
Nissaachewan Anishinaabe Nation
Kenora Chiefs Advisory Board
Ontario Health
Dreaver
Red Rock selects new town logo and phase-in plan
Red Rock council endorses Option No 2 featuring a red mountain after a 125 respondent survey with 72 percent in favor. Chief executive Mark Figliomeni reported results and Ashley Davis outlined steps to draft image guidelines and implementation plan including signage and materials.
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Red Rock
Mark Figliomeni
Ashley Davis
Davis
Northern Ontario
Parks Canada
Lake Superior National Marine Conservation Area
Highway 17
Coun
Michel Smith
Rural Kenora crash claims one life on Highway 17
OPP report a single-vehicle collision on Highway 17 near Mathe son Bay Road in Kenora results in the death of a 24 year old Rat Portage resident. The crash occurred just before midnight and an investigation is ongoing. A separate Thunder Bay case sees a 17 year old arrested for shooting on Trillium Court last month with charges including attempted murder and multiple firearm offences. The youth remains in custody awaiting court.
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Kenora
OPP
Highway 17
Matheson Bay Road
Rat Portage
Thunder Bay
Trillium Court
Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre
Illegal drugs seized two Fort Hope residents charged
Nishnawbe Aski Police Service and Lac Seul Police Service executed a search warrant in Fort Hope following an ongoing drug trafficking investigation. Officers recovered cocaine oxycodone Suboxone cash and trafficking paraphernalia from a home and a linked vehicle. A 38 year old woman and a 29 year old man were charged with possession for trafficking and possession of proceeds of crime under 5000 and released with future court dates.
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Fort Hope
Hicle
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