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Attawapiskat

Winter roads shutting down

Winter roads to many remote First Nations across the Sioux Lookout area have been closed due to unseasonably warm temperatures.

Hunter using Facebook to help youth

Seven Media Network’s Joyce Hunter is using Facebook to help youth in Attawapiskat.

First Nations rally against HST

First Nations rallied against the Harmonized Sales Tax March 10 on Parliament Hill in Ottawa.

Winter road closed from Moosonee to Attawapiskat

The winter thaw has caused problems on many winter roads and the province of Ontario has shut down the winter road from Moosonee to Attawapiskat March 13 for safety reasons.

Working Together Makes Sense

As a First Nation person from the James Bay coast, I was raised to respect the land and all the creatures that live on Mother Earth.

Be creative; share the language

Best practices in teaching First Nation students was the primary focus of the Matawa First Nations 3rd Bi-Annual Education Conference.

Moving First Nations not the answer: Hall

Citing “obscene levels of suicide, addiction, marital breakdowns and violence,” in isolated First Nations Joseph Quesnel has written a policy paper suggesting non-viable First Nations be moved closer to urban centres.

Recognition for construction

Muskrat Dam’s speedy construction of three bungalows was recognized during the 8th Annual First Nations Northern Housing Conference 2010 Feb. 23-25 in Thunder Bay.

Playing hockey for the love of the game

The Mushkegowuk Challenge Cup was held in Timmins Feb. 26-28 with 28 teams playing for trophies, medals, and bragging rights.

New style fiddle dancing a hit at Great Moon Gathering

Barbara Cheechoo’s new fiddle dancing styles were a hit at the 2010 Great Moon Gathering.

High speed, sigh of relief

Attawapiskat is on its way to having better access to the information highway.

High Speed Comes To The James Bay Coast

Attawapiskat is on its way to having better access to the information highway.

Fibre optic cable launched in James Bay area First Nations

The Western James Bay Telecom Network (WJBTN) has announced the launch of the only fibre optic cable and wireless network serving the First Nation communities of Attawapiskat, Fort Albany and Kas

Music tour hits ice road

Three months of planning led to Aboriginal Music Tour, ice roads edition.

Suicide issues growing in remote north

80 attempted suicides reported from January to end of March