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Eabametoong

Rangers suffer to compete in national shooting competition

Several Canadian Rangers from northern Ontario said getting out of breath and having sore legs and shoulders from shooting hundreds of rounds was worth it when their markmanship skills improved significantly before they shot in a national competition in Ottawa.

Alvin Fiddler joins NADF as advisor

Now working on energy, mining projects

Rangers a popular attraction at CNE

Six Canadian Rangers from across northern Ontario were a popular part of the Canadian Forces exhibit at the Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto.

Collaboration key for Executive Council

Deputy Grand Chief Les Louttit loves strumming the guitar.

Walkers commended for 610 kilometre trek

A group of walkers from Thunder Bay were highly praised Aug. 12 after arriving at the Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Keewaywin Chiefs Conference in Chapleau Cree First Nation.

Project Beyshick now underway in Toronto

The 2009 Project Beyshick participants are now in Toronto after being officially announced by Stan Beardy, newly re-elected Nishnawbe Aski Nation grand chief, and Aditya Jha, POA Education Foundation chairman.

Matawa looking for renewable energy opportunities for its communities

Matawa First Nations are looking for opportunities to build and operate renewable energy projects through Ontario’s new Green Energy and Green Economy Act.

Chiefs calling for action on police funding

Chiefs are calling for action on the Kashechewan jail fire jury recommendations to bring Nishnawbe-Aski Police Services up to par with other police services.

Eabametoong youth told to follow their dreams during career fair at John C. Yesno Education Centre

John C. Yesno Education Centre in Eabametoong First Nation held a career fair titled Follow Your Dreams May 8.

Grooming a successful equipment business

The winter ice roads in northwestern Ontario have a distinctive Thunder Bay feel to them.

Embrace Life Conference promotes helping others

Working together to help community members in need is key to helping turns lives around. Harvey Yesno shared this message at the Embrace Life Conference March 23 to 25 in Thunder Bay.

Questioning who are these people we call Indians?

There’s a question being asked in the Whiteman’s world for the last five hundred plus years.

Eabametoong nurse wants to help people with chronic diseases

Eabametoong’s Ann Waswa wants to teach community members how to better cope with their chronic diseases.

NAPS announces officer promotions, launches new online presence

Robert E. Baxter, Jackie George, Chris Eisenbach, Jamie Mageau and Nelson Racicot were all promoted to new ranks in the Nishnawbe Aski Police Service last month.

Forum discusses Aboriginal health priorities

The North West LHIN is hosting an Aboriginal Health Forum in Thunder Bay March 4 and 5 to look at ways of meeting the health care needs of Aboriginal people.