Rick Garrick — Wawatay News

Eggs from fish and seagulls were part of the traditional diet in Pays Plat, a Robinson Superior community located on the shore of Lake Superior.
Along with moose, rabbit and even bear, eating eggs and other traditional foods was not only for survival, but a way for the people of Pays Plat to connect to the land.
“This land is our land,” said Pays Plat Councillor Raymond Goodchild. “It’s not only this little (reserve) here, we’re attached all the way down through our traditional territory.

The Keewatin Patricia District School Board (KPDSB) is purchasing laptops for all Grade 4-12 students to improve teaching and learning through the use of technology in classrooms.
“Students need to be prepared for 21st century careers and be very adept with media literacy and other technology savvy skills,” said Jack McMaster, KPDSB’s director of education.

Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug (KI) councillor Cecilia Begg was elected as Wasaya Group Inc.’s first female chair on Aug. 28.
“It’s a new challenge for me,” said Begg, who has been on the WGI board of directors since 2007. “My goals will be to have on-going communications with all the ownership communities so they can have a better understanding of Wasaya, their business and all the other businesses within Wasaya.”
WGI president and CEO Tom Kamenawatamin was pleased with Begg’s election as chair of WGI’s board of directors.

A group of indigenous people and government representatives from Chile recently discussed sustainable mining issues with seven Matawa First Nations chiefs.
“It is amazing how much our First Nations have in common with other indigenous peoples around the world,” said Eabametoong Chief Harry Papah. “They are dealing with similar issues in their territories, even with some of the same mining companies that we have here in northern and northwestern Ontario, including Goldcorp Inc. and Barrick Gold Corporation. It helps to share information and strategies.”

A group of indigenous people and government representatives from Chile recently discussed sustainable mining issues with seven Matawa First Nations chiefs.
“It is amazing how much our First Nations have in common with other indigenous peoples around the world,” said Eabametoong Chief Harry Papah. “They are dealing with similar issues in their territories, even with some of the same mining companies that we have here in northern and northwestern Ontario, including Goldcorp Inc. and Barrick Gold Corporation. It helps to share information and strategies.”