Mattagami First Nation
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Mattagami First Nation is a First Nation community.[1]
In Anishinabek News
- April 2013: A midget hockey team from this community competed in the 2013 Little Native Hockey League tournament.[2]
- April 2015: The community was impacted by disastrous train derailments shortly before April 2015. The Grassy Narrows Women's Drum Group held a ceremony in solidarity with the people of this community in April 2015.[3]
- January 2019: Mattagami First Nation is the home community of musician Matt James and the Naveau family.[4]
- November 2019: This community is the hometown of country artist Matt James, who credited the residents for their consistent support of his career. The community is located in Northern Ontario near the town of Gogama.[5]
- April 2021: The community distributed food staples to members to reduce the need for travel outside the settlement during the pandemic. A security gate was established at the entrance of the First Nation to monitor visitors and travel. Leadership secured mental health resources to address the negative impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the community.[6]
- November 2021: The community is the home nation of Gerry Martin, a veteran and Elder who spoke at Lakehead University.[7]
- November 2022: Elder Gerry Martin, who spoke at the 2022 Indigenous Veterans Day ceremony, is from this community.[8]
- January 2026: Community member Faye Naveau attended the Fur Harvesters Auction convention in 2026. The community is the home of a mental health worker who spoke about the traditional trapping lifestyle of her father.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Fur Harvesters Trappers Convention 2026 evokes fond memories", Anishinabek News, 26 January 2026 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Cousins compete last time", Anishinabek News, 15 April 2013 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Anishinaabe Women’s Water Ceremony to block rail line, protect water from threat of oil and gas spills", Anishinabek News, 9 April 2015 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "A Miner’s Prayer, top new album from Matt James", Anishinabek News, 28 January 2019 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Country artist Matt James wins at NAMAs", Anishinabek News, 19 November 2019 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Atikameksheng Anishinawbek, Wahnapitae and Mattagami First Nations and Canada highlight successful community-led solutions supported through the Indigenous Community Support Fund", Anishinabek News, 16 April 2021 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Lakehead University welcomes First Nation dignitaries during Indigenous Veterans Day ceremony", Anishinabek News, 11 November 2021 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Lakehead University honours Indigenous Veterans", Anishinabek News, 11 November 2022 (archived copy; original article).