Matawa Awashishewiigiihiwaywiin

11/10/2025

Please be advised that all programming and drop in has been cancelled this month

10/27/2025

3-4:30 Friday come by and enjoy some indoor trick or treating

10/14/2025

Happening Tomorrow!

🧵✨ Our crafters had such a great time last week, we’ve decided to make it a weekly event!

Join Elder John and the Land-Based Team every Wednesday from 4–8pm for an evening of crafting, connection, and community. 💛

Once a month, our Mental Health Team will also be joining in to host a workshop on a different mental health topic.

Bring your own project or start something new with us — everyone is welcome!

📍 New Location: Programming Space (main level) at the Matawa Training & Wellness Centre, 523 Algoma St. N.
🚗 Park in front and enter through the security doors (to the left of the main clinic entrance). Signs will help guide you!

09/23/2025

📢 Webequie First Nation Band Representative Information Session

📅 Thursday, September 25, 2025
🕙 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Band Hall - Webequie First Nation Band Office

The Webequie First Nation Band Representative Program invites all community members to join us for an information session to learn more about our program, our services, and the important roles of our team.

✨ Come meet our staff and learn how we support Webequie First Nation members involved in the child welfare system.

🍽️ Lunch will be served – Chinese food & chicken is on the menu!
🎁 Plus, don’t miss the door prize draw!

For more information, please contact:
📞 Janey Shewaybick – 807-633-1192
📧 [email protected]

Miigwetch, and we hope to see you there!
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09/23/2025

The 4th week of September is Gender Equality Week in Canada.

It’s a time to:
✨ Celebrate the achievements of women & gender-diverse people
✨ Recognize ongoing barriers for women & gender-diverse people
✨ Encourage everyone to take action toward true equality

👉 Why it matters:
Women still earn less than men
Leadership & STEM remain male-dominated
Indigenous, racialized, newcomer, 2SLGBTQI+, & disabled women face added challenges
Gender-based violence is still far too common

Equality benefits everyone. Keep pushing for progress—this week and all year long. 💜

09/23/2025

📣 Indigenous Status Card Renewal Clinic

Need help with your Status Card? Join us for a walk-in clinic:

✅ Secure Certificate of Indian Status (SCIS) Applications
✅ New Registrations (long-form birth certificate + government ID required)
✅ Renewals (valid government photo ID required)

📅 Date: Wednesday, October 8, 2025
📍 Location: 380 Ray Blvd, Thunder Bay
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
⚠️ Last intake at 2:30 PM

✨ The Lakehead University Legal Team will be on-site to assist with obtaining birth certificates (available only with new SCIS applications).

This is a walk-in clinic—no appointment needed!

09/19/2025

Hope to see everyone TONIGHT, from 5-7pm :)
We are beading Orange Shirt Day pins with Elder John.

Elder John is cooking up his famous soup, and it smells delicious!

No registration required, just drop-in. Any questions, reach out to Kaija 807-629-4470.

09/16/2025

Are You Ready to Earn Your Grade 12 Diploma?

The Meno Biimadeswin Adult Education Program (formerly KAEP) has 30 seats open for our October 27, 2025, intake.

To apply, please complete a KKETS application online or come by our office at 523 Algoma Street North.

For your application, we will need a copy of your status card, transcript and SIN. If you don't have some or any of these documents, please connect with us for help.

This program is open to all Matawa & remote NAN communities. Virtual and in-person options available.

Applications can be found on our website at: http://www.kkets.ca.
For further details, call or email us at 807-768-4470 or [email protected].

09/05/2025

Eligible Claimants in the Removed Child Class are now receiving compensation.

Haven’t submitted your Claim yet?

You still can 👉 rebrand.ly/S90E.

Need free support? Call the Administrator at 1-833-852-0755 and ask to be connected with a Claims Helper.

09/02/2025