December 13, 2019
NDP calls on Ford to push for inquest for Devon Freeman, create special mental health strategy for Indigenous peoples
QUEEN’S PARK — Sol Mamakwa, NDP MPP for Kiwetinoong and Indigenous Relations critic, asked the Ford government to push for an inquest into the death of Devon Freeman, a First Nations youth who died... More
December 11, 2019
Ford government must address crisis of First Nations youth suicide today: Mamakwa
QUEEN’S PARK — Sol Mamakwa, MPP for Kiiwetinoong and NDP critic for Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, released the following statement regarding the crisis of First Nations youth suicide in ... More
November 6, 2019
Mamakwa calls on Ford government to respect treaties
QUEEN’S PARK - During question period Wednesday, Sol Mamakwa, NDP critic for Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, marked Treaties Recognition Week in Ontario by calling on Doug Ford to honour t... More
October 24, 2019
Ford must not delay help for North Spirit Lake First Nation under state of emergency
Sol Mamakwa, Kiiwetinoong MPP and NDP Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation critic, issued the following statement after North Spirit Lake First Nation declared a state of emergency following a b... More
September 16, 2019
Ford government must step in to help families in Neskantaga under state of emergency
QUEEN’S PARK – Kiiwetinoong MPP Sol Mamakwa, the NDP’s Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation critic, is calling on the Ford government to take action to help the people of Neskantaga First Nation... More
September 13, 2019
Mamakwa demands commitments from federal leaders on First Nation conditions in Kiiwetinoong
QUEEN’S PARK - Kiiwetinoong NDP MPP Sol Mamakwa released the following open letter calling on federal leaders for commitments to help First Nations people in far north communities in Ontario that a... More
August 27, 2019
NDP: Ford ripping up agreement with Matawa-member First Nations drags Ring of Fire backwards
THUNDER BAY — Official Opposition NDP Leader Andrea Horwath released the following statement in response to the Ford government ripping up the regional framework agreement between Ontario and the c... More
August 8, 2019
Rickford dismisses concerns about his shutdown of Kenora shelter with “mind his business” remark: Mamakwa
SIOUX LOOKOUT – Kiiwetinoong NDP MPP Sol Mamakwa issued the following statement after Minister Greg Rickford told Mamakwa to “mind his business” after he called on Rickford to ensure that proper su... More
July 31, 2019
Rickford’s decision to close Kenora shelter is dehumanizing: Mamakwa
SIOUX LOOKOUT -Kiiwetinoong NDP MPP Sol Mamakwa, said Minister Greg Rickford’s decision to close Kenora’s shelter without notice is wrong, and he needs to provide answers immediately as to when the... More
July 19, 2019