Wawatay Staff

The province and Metis Nation of Ontario are renewing talks on Metis harvesting, according to a joint press release issued July 13.

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Nishnawbe-Aski Nation received a clean audit report for the year ending March 31, 2002.

Representatives of the Ontario First Nations Technical Services Corporation (OFNTSC) will present a paper in front of an international audience that includes Prime Minister Jean Chretien and other heads of state in Johannesburg, South Africa on Aug. 24.

Chief Gary Medicine of Rainy River First Nations has announced the approval of a $179,500 grant by the Living Legacy Trust that will allow for the completion of an Environmental Resource Stewardship Framework for the Rainy River sub-watershed.

Minister of Indian Affairs Robert Nault has announced $180,000 in funding for three economic development projects that are designed to improve and expand the winter roads network in northwestern Ontario.

The Moose Cree First Nation will receive $80,000 from the province government for development of a forestry operation on their traditional land.

An explosion occurred at Frank's Cash and Carry on July 5, 2002 at around 2 p.m. located on Highway 17 in Wabigoon.

The Otipaacimo Literacy Festival will take place on Sept. 3 and run until Sept. 6, 2002. The festival will mark International Literacy Day, which will take place on Sept. 8.

In a July 5 press release, The Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development announced the opening of a disaster relief office and will begin processing claims for financial compensation. First Nation communities, unlike municipalities, are not covered by the Ontario Disaster Relief Assistance Program.

Pikangikum First Nation is waiting for a ruling on a precedent setting court case launched after an Indian agent was imposed on the community.