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In an historic first, Beaverhouse First Nation signed an impacts and benefits agreement with Agnico Eagle Mines Limited regarding the company’s Macassa Mine, on Dec. 16.

“We are appreciative Agnico Eagle was willing to work with our community regarding the historic Kirkland Lake Macassa Mine site,” said Chief Wayne Wabie.

“They carried on the legacy of previous owners when they took ownership of this mine site and they came to the table to work with us on this milestone agreement.”

…. to read the full news story, please click on the link below

https://www.northernnews.ca/news/beaverhouse-first-nation-agnico-eagle-sign-historic-agreement

Chief Jennifer Constant, Mattagami First Nation was celebrated as one of the guests of honour at the inaugural Women In Mining Sudbury awards gala which was held on November 21. She was recognized as an Indigenous Trailblazer during the event in honour of her years of service and advocating for her First Nation as related to the mining industry.

…. to read the full column, please click on the link below

https://wawataynews.ca/breaking-news/chief-constant-honoured-women-mining-gala-event

Faye Naveau, an Indigenous actress, artist and performer from Mattagami First Nation has a vision that revolves around the creation of an Indigenous Theatre reality that features a venue, programming and a place where First Nation people can showcase their art in all forms. Currently she is taking part in a leading role as ‘Sybil’ in the upcoming play ‘Witches In The Woods’ during the inaugural Tamarack Festival in Timmins from September 13 to 15. Naveau hopes to inspire young Indigenous actors, performers, story tellers and writers into joining local theatre arts groups and encourage them to use the dramatic arts to share their stories and take part in a positive and creative outlet.

…. to read the full column, please click on the link below

https://www.wawataynews.ca/arts-entertainment/indigenous-actress-faye-naveau-performs-tamarack-festival

Wabun Tribal Council recently hosted the 17th Annual Wabun Youth Gathering for senior Indigenous youth at Beaverhouse First Nation.

The gathering, held from Aug. 12-15, was the second half of this annual event which is meant for youth from the ages of 14 to 18. The first part of the event for junior aged youth was held in Mattagami First Nation July 15-17.

[this news story is appearing in the Northern News newspaper of Kirkland Lake in their August 22, 2024 printed issue. You can find the printed edition in Kirkland Lake or you can also view the online story with the link below]

…. to read more, please click on the link below

https://www.northernnews.ca/news/annual-wabun-youth-gathering-held-at-wilderness-location

Wabun Tribal Council hosted the 17th Annual Wabun Youth Gathering for senior Indigenous youth in Beaverhouse First Nation. The gathering which was held from August 12 to 15, 2024 is the second half of this annual gathering which is meant for youth from the ages of 14 to 18. The first part of the event was held in Mattagami FN on July 15 to 17 for junior aged youth. These annual events are hosted and organized by the Wabun Tribal Council Health Department with the support of the tribal council’s member First Nations.

…. to read more, please click on the link below

https://wawataynews.ca/breaking-news/annual-wabun-youth-gathering-held-wilderness-location

Chief Jennifer Constant has been elected as leader of her home community of Mattagami First Nation. Her recent election marks a lifelong career of working in various roles and positions for her community and on regional First Nation issues over the past two decades.

…. to read the full online story at Wawatay News, please click on the link below

https://wawataynews.ca/politics/mattagami-first-nation-elects-chief-jennifer-constant

‘Attentive and helpful,’ Wabun youth attend wilderness camp, learn survival skills

Indigenous youth came together Aug. 15 to 17 for the 16th Annual Wabun Senior Youth Gathering. The event in Neebing, in western Ontario, was held at the School Of Indigenous Learning (SOIL), a land-based traditional facility.

[the full story and photo are currently being featured in the Timmins Daily Press newspaper print edition for Thursday August 24 .. pick up your copy in the Timmins area]

…. to read the full online story, please click on the link below

https://www.timminspress.com/opinion/school-of-indigenous-learning-welcomes-wabun-youth

Indigenous youth from the Wabun Tribal Council territory came together for a land based event at the 16th Annual Wabun Senior Youth Gathering. The event was held in western Ontario in Neebing, Ontario at the School Of Indigenous Learning (SOIL), a land based traditional facility. The week long event from August 15 to 17 was held for youth between the ages of 14 to 18. The event was organized by the Wabun Tribal Council Health Department with the support of the tribal council’s member First Nations.

…. to read more, please click on the link below

https://wawataynews.ca/breaking-news/traditional-land-based-teachings-wabun-youth