Odawa

Toronto Insider, Simu Liu, shares his love of Toronto in You Gotta See What We See

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Tuesday, August 23, 2022
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"Toronto has played such an integral role in the launch of my career," said Simu Liu.

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  • "Toronto has played such an integral role in the launch of my career," said Simu Liu.
  • "I am thrilled to be a part of this campaign sharing my love of this city.
  • I owe everything to the arts and theater scene here; It's an incredible community for the exchange of ideas, cultural perspectives and extraordinary stories."
  • "Toronto is best experienced by engaging with its people, neighbourhoods, cultures, festivals, cuisine and more.

DTE Energy Foundation expands environmental commitment for Earth Day, providing $1.48 million in grants to organizations throughout Michigan

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Thursday, April 21, 2022
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The grant will significantly bolster environmental programs across Michigan, including Traverse City, Ann Arbor, southeastern Michigan and Muskegon, in time for Earth Day on April 22.

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  • The grant will significantly bolster environmental programs across Michigan, including Traverse City, Ann Arbor, southeastern Michigan and Muskegon, in time for Earth Day on April 22.
  • At the DTE Foundation, we know that a healthy environment is an essential ingredient for thriving communities, said Lynette Dowler, president, DTE Foundation.
  • The grants will fund many initiatives, including the expansion of the Conservation Resource Alliances (CRA) River Care program.
  • The grants build on DTE Foundations existing support for the successful River Care program.

Sheshegwaning First Nation Creates Custom Mobile Communications App for Pandemic Response & Vital Community Messaging

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Monday, July 26, 2021
Indigenous peoples of North America, Regions of the United States, States of the United States, First Nations in Ontario, Sheshegwaning First Nation, Odawa, Manitoulin Island, Manitoulin District, COVID-19 pandemic, Anishinaabe

The technology also allows Band Administration to collect information directly from their membership using fillable forms and surveys.

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  • The technology also allows Band Administration to collect information directly from their membership using fillable forms and surveys.
  • When asked for comment, Chief Dean Roy explained why Sheshegwaning First Nation has decided to develop their own app: The Covid pandemic and accompanying lockdown measures presented us with a strong reason to move more of our communications online.
  • We need to be able to reach our members with vital information no matter where they are, at any time.
  • Approximately 112 kilometres west of Little Current, on the northern shoreline of Manitoulin Island, Sheshegwaning First Nation is a community of the Odawa Nation of Anishnaabek and spans 10,124 acres of forests and lakes.

Owlkids, 4Canoes, and GoodMinds.com partner to create special youth magazine for National Indigenous Peoples Day 2021

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Wednesday, June 9, 2021
Indigenous peoples of North America, First Nations, Ethnic groups in Canada, Odawa, First Nations in Manitoba, First Nations in Ontario, First Nations in Quebec, First Nations in Saskatchewan, Ojibwe language, Ojibwe, Indigenous peoples of the Americas, National Indigenous Peoples Day

TORONTO, June 9, 2021 /CNW/ - To mark National Indigenous History Month and National Indigenous Peoples Day, publishers Owlkids, 4Canoes, and GoodMinds.com are excited to announce the release of The Ojibwe of Great Spirit Island: Celebrating Indigenous Culture Together, a special magazine for kids ages 4 to 12 which is available on newsstands across Canada now.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, June 9, 2021 /CNW/ - To mark National Indigenous History Month and National Indigenous Peoples Day, publishers Owlkids, 4Canoes, and GoodMinds.com are excited to announce the release of The Ojibwe of Great Spirit Island: Celebrating Indigenous Culture Together, a special magazine for kids ages 4 to 12 which is available on newsstands across Canada now.
  • Kelly Brownbill, Senior Editor of 4Canoes, welcomes the opportunity to partner with a mainstream publisher.
  • We hope this special issue is just one stop along a learning journey that recognizes the culture and achievements of Indigenous Peoples," shares Owlkids editor, Jackie Farquhar.
  • The Ojibwe of Great Spirit Island: Celebrating Indigenous Culture Togetherretails for $8.99 CDN and is available now on newsstands across Canada and at shop.owlkids.com/ojibwe .

William Hill Mobile Sports Book and Online Casino Launches in Michigan

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Friday, January 22, 2021
Geography of Michigan, Regions of the United States, Leelanau County, Michigan, Antrim County, Michigan, Benzie County, Michigan, Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians, Grand Traverse County, Michigan, Odawa, Turtle Creek Casino and Hotel, Traverse City, Michigan, Grand Traverse, William Hill

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., Jan. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --William Hill US, partnered with the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians ("GTB"), to launch its mobile and online Sports Book and Casino App in Michigan today, Friday, January 22, 2021, at 12PM ET.

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  • TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., Jan. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --William Hill US, partnered with the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians ("GTB"), to launch its mobile and online Sports Book and Casino App in Michigan today, Friday, January 22, 2021, at 12PM ET.
  • Available from anywhere in the Great Lake State, William Hill offers a seamless experience that makes it easy and quick to make a wager on sports and play online casino games.
  • In September, William Hill and GTB opened The Onyx Sports Book by William Hill at Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel along with a satellite location at Leelanau Sands Casino in Northern Michigan.
  • INTV:Send all media requests for interviews or demos to Michael Grodsky, William Hill US, [email protected]
    William Hill US, part of London Stock Exchange listed William Hill PLC, is America's #1 Sports Book operator.

Five-Acre Mixed-Use Development Site Acquired in Ottawa

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Monday, April 27, 2020
Ottawa, Ottawa River, Odawa, Tremblay station, Indigenous peoples of North America, First Nations, Native American tribes

Currently home to Dustbane Products Ltd. (Dustbane), a market-leading manufacturer of sustainable cleaning products and equipment, the site consists of 155,376 square feet of industrial buildings.

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  • Currently home to Dustbane Products Ltd. (Dustbane), a market-leading manufacturer of sustainable cleaning products and equipment, the site consists of 155,376 square feet of industrial buildings.
  • The site is located just over 3km from Parliament Hill and downtown Ottawa and is located at a unique hub of multimodal transportation in the City of Ottawa: it is adjacent to the Ottawa Train station, the Tremblay LRT station, Highway 417, and is directly connected to Ottawas extensive pedestrian and cycling pathways.
  • Colonnade BridgePort and Fiera Real Estate completed a sale leaseback with Dustbane, with a vision to re-develop the site into a mixed-use high-density community hub.
  • These projects support the City of Ottawas transit-oriented development strategy, connecting residents to their neighborhoods, and making communities stronger and more vibrant.

The Stars Group and Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians Gaming Authority Enter Agreement for Online Betting and Gaming Market Access in Michigan

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Monday, January 6, 2020
Native American tribes, Indigenous peoples of North America, Regions of the United States, Algonquian peoples, Charlevoix County, Michigan, The Stars Group, Little Traverse, Odawa, Online gambling

TORONTO, Jan. 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Stars Group Inc. (Nasdaq: TSG) (TSX: TSGI) today announced that it entered into an agreement with the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians Gaming Authority ("Odawa") for online betting and gaming market access in the State of Michigan.

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  • TORONTO, Jan. 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Stars Group Inc. (Nasdaq: TSG) (TSX: TSGI) today announced that it entered into an agreement with the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians Gaming Authority ("Odawa") for online betting and gaming market access in the State of Michigan.
  • The agreement grants The Stars Group first skin market access to operate and brand real-money online betting, poker and casino in Michigan, subject to license availability, state law and regulatory approvals.
  • Under the terms of the agreement, Odawa will receive a revenue share from the operation of the applicable online offerings by The Stars Group.
  • The Stars Group is a provider of technology-based product offerings in the global gaming and interactive entertainment industries.

The Stars Group and Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians Gaming Authority Enter Agreement for Online Betting and Gaming Market Access in Michigan

Retrieved on: 
Monday, January 6, 2020
Native American tribes, Indigenous peoples of North America, Regions of the United States, Algonquian peoples, Charlevoix County, Michigan, The Stars Group, Little Traverse, Odawa, Online gambling

TORONTO, Jan. 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Stars Group Inc. (Nasdaq: TSG) (TSX: TSGI) today announced that it entered into an agreement with the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians Gaming Authority ("Odawa") for online betting and gaming market access in the State of Michigan.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Jan. 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Stars Group Inc. (Nasdaq: TSG) (TSX: TSGI) today announced that it entered into an agreement with the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians Gaming Authority ("Odawa") for online betting and gaming market access in the State of Michigan.
  • The agreement grants The Stars Group first skin market access to operate and brand real-money online betting, poker and casino in Michigan, subject to license availability, state law and regulatory approvals.
  • Under the terms of the agreement, Odawa will receive a revenue share from the operation of the applicable online offerings by The Stars Group.
  • The Stars Group is a provider of technology-based product offerings in the global gaming and interactive entertainment industries.

Métis Nation to Host a Conversation on Minorities in Canada

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Thursday, November 14, 2019
Countries, International organizations, World, Eastern Canada, Provinces of Canada, Ottawa, Ottawa River, Château Laurier, Canada, Wilfrid Laurier, ONTARIO, Odawa

"Minorities in Canada Coming Together" will be hosted by the Mtis Nation and is the first of its kind in Canada.

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  • "Minorities in Canada Coming Together" will be hosted by the Mtis Nation and is the first of its kind in Canada.
  • Minorities in Canada Coming Togethertakes place November 19-20 at the Fairmont Chateau Laurier Ballroom, in Ottawa, Ontario.
  • The MNC represents the Mtis Nation in Canada at the national and international levels.
  • There are approximately 400,000 Mtis Nation citizens in Canada, roughly a quarter of all Aboriginal peoples in the country.

Canada funds community-based monitoring to protect health of the Ottawa River watershed

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Wednesday, May 29, 2019
Ottawa, Ottawa River, Riverkeeper, Odawa, Geography of Quebec, Indigenous peoples of North America, Environment of the United States

OTTAWA, May 29, 2019 /CNW/ -The Government of Canada is committed to safeguarding our country's freshwater resources for generations to come, including the Ottawa River watershed.

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  • OTTAWA, May 29, 2019 /CNW/ -The Government of Canada is committed to safeguarding our country's freshwater resources for generations to come, including the Ottawa River watershed.
  • Once again, the region has felt the devastating impacts of climate change, as the Ottawa River has experienced historic flooding.
  • This financial support adds to the $75,000 that Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) provided last year to Ottawa Riverkeeper to develop health indicators for the Ottawa River.
  • "This federal investment demonstrates our government support for the protection of the Ottawa River watershed.