November 14, 2022
ONDP statement in support of Kiashke Zaaging Anishnaabek (Gull Bay First Nation)
QUEEN’S PARK — Sol Mamakwa, NDP Deputy Leader and critic for Indigenous and Treaty Relations, and Lise Vaugeois, MPP for Thunder Bay-Superior North, released the following statement: “What several... More
November 13, 2022
Ford leaves folks struggling with crush of grocery, housing, utility costs: NDP
QUEEN’S PARK — Interim Ontario NDP Leader Peter Tabuns released the following statement in response to Doug Ford’s gas tax announcement: “Ontarians are getting crushed by the skyrocketing cost of g... More
November 10, 2022
Statement on Treaties Recognition Week 2022
SIOUX LOOKOUT, TREATY 3 TERRITORY —Sol Mamakwa, NDP Deputy Leader and critic for Indigenous and Treaty Relations, issued the following statement marking this year’s Treaties Recognition Week in Ont... More
October 20, 2022
NDP statement on Supreme Court decision to dismiss appeal by St. Anne’s survivors
QUEEN’S PARK – The Ontario NDP’s critic for Indigenous and Treaty Relations Sol Mamakwa (Kiiwetinoong) issued the following statement in response to reports that the Supreme Court will not hear fro... More
September 1, 2022
Mamakwa calls for improvements at Ontario’s 27 far northern airports
QUEEN’S PARK — Sol Mamakwa, MPP for Kiiwetinoong and Deputy Leader for Ontario’s NDP, is calling on the provincial government to invest in long overdue improvements at Ontario’s 27 far northern air... More
July 6, 2022
Northwest emergency room closures must stop
SIOUX LOOKOUT – The Ford government must act immediately to stop the further closures of emergency rooms in Northwestern Ontario said Sol Mamakwa, NDP MPP for Kiiwetinoong, in the following open le... More
July 1, 2022
Message from MPP Mamakwa on Canada Day
Booshoo I’m Sol Mamakwa, MPP for Kiiwetinoong. July 1st is Canada Day. We recognize that for many Canadians, choosing whether to celebrate Canada Day is a complicated decision. Now more than e... More
June 21, 2022
NDP marks National Indigenous People’s Day
SIOUX LOOKOUT — The NDP is encouraging all people to come together to celebrate the ways of life and accomplishments of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples. On behalf of the Ontario NDP, MPP-el... More
June 9, 2022
Ontario Disaster Assistance Program Activated Locally
The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing announced today the activation of the Disaster Recovery Assistance for Ontarians program for the following areas (map attached): Sioux Lookout Ear... More
April 1, 2022