Matawa First Nations
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Matawa First Nations (Ojibwe: ᒫᑕᐙ (maadawaa, "to fork, to confluence"); unpointed: ᒪᑕᐧᐊ), known officially as the Matawa First Nations Management, is a non-profit tribal council representing nine Ojibway and Cree First Nations in Northern Ontario, Canada. The tribal council provides advisory services and program delivery to its member First Nations.{{Cite web |title=About Us |url=https://www.matawa.on.ca/about-us/ |access-date=2025-03-06 |website=Matawa |language=en-CA}}
Mission
According to their website, Matawa First Nations stated mission is "... supporting each other and focusing our collective efforts on core strategic priorities. By working together as a regional community, we will use our combined knowledge and resources in order to champion the social and economic vitality of our First Nations and invest in community and people building."
Matawa Chiefs Council
The Matawa Chiefs Council is composed of nine Chiefs, one from each of the Matawa member communities.{{Cite web |title=Chiefs Council |url=https://www.matawa.on.ca/about-us/chiefs-council/ |access-date=2025-03-06 |website=Matawa |language=en-CA}} The Chiefs provide political direction to the organization in its strategic planning, government relations, and policy development. To assist in these activities, the Council maintains political and advocacy staff to support its efforts in helping their communities to prosper.
Services
- Animal Wellness Services
- Social Services
- Communications
- Economic Development
- Environmental Services
- Financial Advisory
- Housing
- Human Resources
- Information Technology
- Employment and Training
- Education
- Healthcare Services
- Telecommunications
- Technical Services
Member First Nations
Official address
Matawa First Nations
233 South Court Street
Thunder Bay, Ontario P7B 2X9
[https://web.archive.org/web/20080101075336/http://www.matawa.on.ca/article/welcome-boozhoo-wachiya-1.asp Website]
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External links
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20071129214758/http://sdiprod2.inac.gc.ca/fnprofiles/FNProfiles_DetailsTC.asp?Tribal_Council_Number=1117 INAC profile]
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