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Matawa wins early ruling in Ring of Fire legal fight

A federal judge has ruled that three experts who Cliffs Resources tried to block from testifying can indeed give their opinions on Matawa First Nations’ Ring of Fire judicial review.

Matawa opens new environmental office

In preparation of the Ring of Fire development in its traditional territories, Matawa First Nations opened the office of its environmental department in Thunder Bay on March 21.

Matawa chiefs ready to work with Ontario government on Ring of Fire

Matawa First Nations chiefs met with Ontario’s premier on March 6, in an effort to begin negotiations on working together to develop the Ring of Fire.

Following a path to the trades

Constance Lake’s Arnold Sutherland is aiming for a career in carpentry after graduating from the Manitoba Regional Council Pre-Apprenticeship Level One Carpentry Training course.

Skills program building First Nations capacity

Members of Matawa First Nation communities can advance their education and training thanks to a new training program.

Community-based healing programs featured at Matawa gathering

National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo stressed the need for community-based prescription drug abuse recovery programs during Matawa’s Back to Our Roots Gathering III.

Matawa chiefs greet Chilean visitors

A group of indigenous people and government representatives from Chile recently discussed sustainable mining issues with seven Matawa First Nations chiefs.

Matawa First Nations pledge to put brakes on Ring of Fire

Six Matawa First Nations are planning to issue eviction notices to industry after passing a resolution affirming First Nations rights of self-determination.