Northern Ontario
Northern Ontario is a region in Ontario.[1]
In Anishinabek News
- July 2014: A new strategy aims to create economic benefits and map innovation capacity for bioproducts across this region. The Biomass Innovation Centre is working to develop domestic and foreign markets for resources harvested in this area.[2]
- March 2016: The region contains 42 operating mines that are vital to the economy of Ontario. A significant portion of the Anishinabek Nation is located within this region.[3]
- October 2019: Quinn Meawasige intentionally stayed in Northern Ontario for school to stay connected to his community.[4]
- January 2021: Al Hackner won multiple masters and senior curling titles representing this region. The region sent Hackner to the Brier nine times as its representative.[5]
- July 2022: The book Before Ontario: The Archaeology of a Province contains only one chapter dedicated to the ancient inhabitants of this region.[6]
- September 2023: Al Hackner skipped a rink from the region to a gold medal at the Canadian men's masters in November 2022. The region was represented by Al Hackner at the national senior men's competition in Yarmouth, N.S. in December 2022.[7]
- August 2024: A new agricultural education program is being launched in September 2024 targeting high school students across Northern Ontario. Jennifer Hunter-O'Brien noted that the growing season in Northern Ontario is becoming longer, though outdoor farming remains subject to weather challenges.[8]
- February 2026: High school students from across the region are invited to apply for the CampMed program. NOSM University was established to address the specific health-care workforce needs and economic development of the area.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Camper and volunteer applications now open for NOSM University’s 20th Annual CampMed", Anishinabek News, 28 February 2026 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Anishinabek, Nipissing U. to develop bioeconomy strategy", Anishinabek News, 18 July 2014 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Anishinabek attend PDAC 2016 in effort to achieve equitable resource revenue sharing", Anishinabek News, 16 March 2016 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Kinoomaagewin: Student chooses program based on cultural supports", Anishinabek News, 16 October 2019 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Sports Series: Indigenous curler continues adding to his impressive resume", Anishinabek News, 12 January 2021 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Book review: Before Ontario: The Archaeology of a Province", Anishinabek News, 29 July 2022 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Sam on Sports: Al Hackner", Anishinabek News, 8 September 2023 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "New plans this fall for Indigenous youth seeking future in agriculture", Anishinabek News, 26 August 2024 (archived copy; original article).