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TERMS OF USE - Updated April 29, 2025

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Matawa First Nation communities are situated within the James Bay Treaty #9 and the Robinson Superior Treaty 1850 (though not a signatory to this Treaty). They consist of remote and road access communities with a total population of approximately 10,709 people (with 5,703 on-reserve and 5,006 off-reserve). ROAD ACCESS
Aroland First Nation
Constance Lake First Nation
Ginoogaming First Nation
Long Lake #58 First Nation

REMOTE ACCESS (FLY-IN ONLY)
Eabametoong First Nation
Marten Falls First Nation
Neskantaga First Nation
Nibinamik First Nation
Webequie First Nation

Presently, the communities are at varying levels of development, both economically and socially, and face many different challenges. In all of the remote access communities, both English and the local native language are spoken. In the road access communities, some of the younger people only speak English. The preservation and promotion of traditional native languages and culture is a priority for Matawa First Nations.

11/09/2026

10/30/2026

Happy Halloween from the Matawa staff! 🎃👻

10/29/2026

We're hiring MORE Guardian Interns!

Four Rivers is looking to bring on more Guardians to our Internship program. These positions are paid jobs at Matawa, and there is no previous experience or education required!
You qualify if:
• You live in/near a Matawa community or Thunder Bay
• You're 18-32 years old
• You thrive in both field and office work
• You have a good attitude and are ready to learn

Gain hands-on experience, develop new skills & make a difference! Ready to take the leap? Fill out this quick survey to apply: https://survey123.arcgis.com/.../44687a50a24f4f859d630a4a...

Application deadline is Monday, November 23, 2026, by 4:30pm EST

10/26/2026

Sharing on behalf of the Matawa Chiefs Council, see Chiefs Council Media Release titled "MATAWA CHIEFS’ COUNCIL: RING OF FIRE DEVELOPMENT MUST DELIVER
ECONOMIC – POLITICAL – SOCIAL – COMMUNITY WELL-BEING RECONCILIATION" dated October 26, 2026.
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09/29/2026

The Matawa Post-Secondary Program would like to congratulate Leesa Davey from Neskantaga First Nation on her graduation from the Master of Social Work Indigenous Field of Study (MSW-IFS) program at Wilfred Laurier University. She says her favourite part of the experience has been the emphasis on wholistic learning and self location - in our history, relationships, community and responsibilities. It has been transformative to learn in a space with support from elders, faculty, and relationships within my 2024-2026 cohort. Convocation will be held next month in Waterloo, Ontario. Congratulations, Leesa!

09/28/2026

Notice: All Matawa administration offices will be closed on Wednesday September 30th to observe National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

09/21/2026

Lithium-Ion Safety - Fact Sheet - English and Ojibwe

09/18/2026

09/14/2026

Please see Media Release from Neskantaga First Nation:

09/08/2026

Now Hiring!

Quality Improvement Manager
MHC Interpreter – 1 Year Contract
Fleet Coordinator (Internal)
Housing Support Worker – Full-Time Fixed Term
Scheduling Coordinator

Closing Date: September 22, 2026

Visit: https://www.matawa.on.ca/recruitment/careers/ for more info

Address

233 S. Court St
Thunder Bay, ON
P7B2X9

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+18073444575

Website

http://www.matawa.on.ca/

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