Matawa First Nations facts for kids
Matawa First Nations, officially called Matawa First Nations Management, Inc., is a group that helps ten First Nations communities in Northern Ontario, Canada. These communities are made up of Ojibwe and Cree people.
The name "Matawa" comes from the Ojibwe language and means "to fork" or "to confluence." This refers to where rivers meet, which is a good way to think about how these communities come together. Matawa First Nations works as a non-profit organization. It offers advice and programs to its member communities.
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What Matawa First Nations Does
Matawa First Nations aims to support its member communities. They work together on important goals. By combining their knowledge and resources, they help their First Nations communities grow. They focus on improving social life and economic opportunities. They also invest in building strong communities and helping people succeed.
How the Council Works
The Matawa First Nations Council is made up of a Chief from each of the ten member communities. These Chiefs guide the organization. They help with planning, working with governments, and creating new policies. The Council also has staff who support their efforts. This staff helps the communities to do well.
Matawa First Nations is also part of a larger group called Nishnawbe Aski Nation. This organization represents most of the First Nations in northern Ontario who are part of Treaty 5 and Treaty 9.
Services Provided by Matawa
Matawa First Nations offers many services to its communities. These services help with different parts of community life and development:
- Advisory Services: Giving advice and guidance.
- Communications: Helping communities share information.
- Economic Development: Supporting new businesses and jobs.
- Education: Helping students and schools.
- Financial Advisory Services: Offering advice on money matters.
- Membership Services: Helping with community records.
- Technical Services: Providing technical support.
- Administration & Finance: Managing the organization's daily work and money.
- Health & Social Services: Supporting health and well-being.
- Employment & Training: Helping people find jobs and learn new skills.
- MFNM Business: Supporting business activities.
Member First Nations Communities
Matawa First Nations represents these ten communities:
- Aroland First Nation
- Constance Lake First Nation
- Eabametoong First Nation
- Ginoogaming First Nation
- Hornepayne First Nation
- Long Lake 58 First Nation
- Marten Falls First Nation
- Neskantaga First Nation
- Nibinamik First Nation
- Webequie First Nation
Contact Information
You can find Matawa First Nations at: 233 South Court Street Thunder Bay, Ontario P7B 2X9 You can also visit their website for more information.
