Iskatewizaagegan 39 Independent First Nation

New Indigenous Water-Operators-in-Training Announced by Bimose Tribal Council and Water First

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, October 12, 2021

Graduates of the internship program are from ten participating First Nations communities across the Bimose Tribal Council region, and are supporting their communities to ensure clean drinking water.

Key Points: 
  • Graduates of the internship program are from ten participating First Nations communities across the Bimose Tribal Council region, and are supporting their communities to ensure clean drinking water.
  • Adam Peacock, technical services officer at Bimose Tribal Council, has been working with Water First for two years.
  • About Water First Education & Training Inc.
    Water First is a registered Canadian charity that addresses water challenges in Indigenous communities through education, training and meaningful collaboration.
  • The Bimose Tribal Council has eight member First Nations communities in northwestern Ontario and is based out of Kenora, Ontario.

Statement - Shoal Lake No. 40 celebrates major milestone as Freedom Road reaches the Trans-Canada Highway

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, October 11, 2018

40 First Nation is celebrating a significant milestone as the construction of Freedom Road has reached the Trans-Canada Highway.

Key Points: 
  • 40 First Nation is celebrating a significant milestone as the construction of Freedom Road has reached the Trans-Canada Highway.
  • 40 First Nation, and the Freedom Road Working Group, for their diligent leadership, strength and determination.
  • This project benefitted from strong community participation, with two-thirds of employees working on this road coming from Shoal Lake 40.
  • The Freedom Road project is cost-shared by the Government of Canada, Province of Manitoba and City of Winnipeg under the strong leadership of Shoal Lake No.