Eabametoong

Overcome adversity. May 5, 2005: Volume 32 #9

You can’t keep the Northern Lights down no matter how hard you hit them.

A mock emergency took place in the Matawa First Nations Management building in Thunder Bay, April 7.

Dominic Achneepineskum watched his son Jonathan gain inspiration as he participated in the Fourth Annual Embrace Life Forum.

The two finalists from last year's Northern First Nation Hockey Tournament are among the teams favoured to win the 2005 edition of the tournament, to be played March 14-20 at the Sioux Lookout Memorial Arena.

It snowed last night. So Iíve got to shovel out the driveway before I go to work for the day. Every so often God/the Creator gives us a test like this. And itís up to us to pass the test, whether itís shovelling snow or something more difficult. Recently, Lac Seul First Nation was given such a test.

March 8 is International Women’s Day, established by the United Nations in 1977. The day provides Wawatay News with an opportunity to reflect on the status of Nishnawbe Aski Nation and Treaty #3 women and the challenges they have faced and continue to face in contemporary society. February 24, 2005: Volume 32 #4

A youth hockey tournament is scheduled to start today in Eabametoong (Fort Hope) First Nation, with games continuing through to Sunday, Feb. 20.

The provincial government recently announced it will spend more money to help women and children fleeing domestic violence. Bravo. Now this is an area where more money is needed. When the Nishnawbe Aski Nation womenís executive council was formed in December in Thunder Bay, I wondered if there would be future discussions about this topic.

Bill Mequanawap lost his brother to suicide. Through the subsequent roller coaster ride of emotions in trying to get comfortable with the word "suicide" Mequanawap questioned his brother's death.

The outstanding achievements of seven Aboriginal entrepreneurs, businesses, and organizations were celebrated by over 360 guests at the 14th Annual Nishnawbe Aski Nation Business Awards.

Bentley Cheechoo left his duties as tribal council chairman of Matawa First Nations Management Nov. 1 after its chiefs called for his resignation. A press statement issued by Matawa First Nation Management regarding the former Nishnawbe Aski Nation grand chief's tenure with the organization offered no explanation as to why he was asked to leave.