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 Ojibwe and Cree First Nations in Northern Ontario, Canada. The tribal council provides advisory services and program delivery to its member First Nations.[1]
Mission
editAccording 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."[1]
Matawa Chiefs Council
editThe Matawa Chiefs Council is composed of nine Chiefs, one from each of the Matawa member communities.[2] 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
edit- 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
editOfficial address
editMatawa First Nations
233 South Court Street
Thunder Bay, Ontario P7B 2X9
References
edit- ^ a b "About Us". Matawa. Retrieved 2025-03-06.
- ^ "Chiefs Council". Matawa. Retrieved 2025-03-06.