January 26, 2021
Ford must stop delays and take action now to stop spread of COVID-19 in First Nations
SIOUX LOOKOUT and KAPUSKASING - COVID-19 has broken through the lines of defence set up by First Nations, causing two northern communities to declare a state of emergency. Constance Lake and Ginoog... More
January 14, 2021
Mamakwa calls on Ford to reject Mike Harris nomination for Order of Ontario
SIOUX LOOKOUT – Because of his blatant disregard for the lives of Ontarians in the Ipperwash crisis, the Walkerton tragedy and most recently, COVID-19 outbreaks in long-term care homes, former Onta... More
January 8, 2021
NDP: Ford’s extended Northern COVID-19 lockdown was avoidable
Northerners have no confidence Ford is making decisions that reflect and protect the North QUEEN’S PARK — The North’s Official Opposition NDP MPPs France Gélinas (Nickel Belt), John Vanthof (Timisk... More
December 14, 2020
NDP statement on verdict in the trial of Brayden Bushby
Brayden Bushby was found guilty of manslaughter in the death of Barbara Kentner, an Indigenous woman THUNDER BAY — Sol Mamakwa, MPP for Kiiwetinoong and the NDP’s Indigenous Relations and Reconcili... More
December 8, 2020
Mamakwa calls on Ford to meet with Neskantaga, help bring clean drinking water
QUEEN’S PARK – Sol Mamakwa, MPP for Kiiwetinoong and the NDP’s Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation critic, is calling on Doug Ford to meet with Neskantaga and finally provide the community with... More
December 7, 2020
Mamakwa stands in solidarity with Lac Seul community in Southwind case
Mamakwa stands in solidarity with Lac Seul community in Southwind case QUEEN’S PARK – MPP Sol Mamakwa (Kiiwetinoong), the NDP’s critic for Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, issued the foll... More
December 4, 2020
Ford government refuses to act, as Canada starts addressing UNDRIP implementation
Mamakwa: Ford must implement UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Ford government refuses to act, as Canada starts addressing UNDRIP implementation QUEEN’S PARK — Sol Mamakwa, MPP for... More
November 13, 2020
Community News Update - November 13th
Dear community, We are in a critical point in the pandemic as cold and flu season begins. For this reason, we recommend that you follow public health guidelines and get a flu shot. According to th... More
November 3, 2020
Mamakwa urges Ford to act now and provide desperately needed support for Neskantaga emergency
Members of Neskantaga First Nation staging a sit-in at Queens Park to protest ongoing water crisis QUEEN’S PARK — Members of Neskantaga First Nation are staging a sit-in at Queen’s Park to demand D... More
October 28, 2020