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Tom Longboat Day to be marked June 4 across province of Ontario

“This legendary Canadian has been ignored for too long,” Eglinton-Lawrence M.P.P. Mike Colle said after Ontario members of...

Sharing John Paishk’s drum with the world

Four years after witnessing the drumming and dancing at Sandy Lake, I photographed John Paishk of Red Lake, Ont., with his...

Beaver animal of choice in Mattagami

It was a beautiful day to visit Mattagami First Nation April 24 to check out the annual Beaverfest celebration in the...

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Oct 03, 2023    0
Mattagami First Nation elects Chief Jennifer Constant

Chief Jennifer Constant has been elected as leader of her home community of Mattagami First Nation. Her recent election marks a lifelong career of working in various roles and positions for her...

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Sep 28, 2023    0
In loving memory of Kanina Kakekayash

Wacheeyea Booshoo

On behalf of Wawatay Communications,
from all staff, past and present,
and from the board of directors.
It is with profound sadness.
We extend our...

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Sep 26, 2023    0
In The Spirit Of Those Who Have Gone Before Us

I am so tired of losing people I am only in my late 40s but it seems as though most of the people I grew up with my age and even younger are passing away far too often. A generation older than me...

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Sep 13, 2023    0
It Is Time For An Indigenous Prime Minister

I feel like a survivor at times and there is good reason for that. As an Indigenous person living in this time and country I have seen so much happen over the past four decades of my life. The sad...

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Sep 12, 2023    0
Northern Ontario First Nations Announce Decision To Partner With Hydro One To Develop Major New Greenfield Transmission Line

The Wabun Tribal Council Chiefs announced their support to partner with Hydro One to develop an important power line project in Northeastern Ontario. The Wabun Chiefs undertook a comparative...

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