Twelve Indigenous students receive the James Bartleman award for creative writing THUNDER BAY — The Ontario government is honouring 12 young writers with the James Bartleman Indigenous Youth Creative Writing Award. The award was established in 2008 to honour the legacy of James Bartleman, the province’s 27th Lieutenant Governor and the first Indigenous person appointed to the role in Ontario. …
New viewing platform and boardwalk will improve visitor experience and boost local tourism in Northern Ontario KAKABEKA FALLS — The Ontario government is investing $389,000 in infrastructure improvements at Kakabeka Falls Provincial Park. A new and improved viewing platform and boardwalk will offer visitors unparalleled views of the province’s second tallest waterfall, the historic Kaministiquia River and gorge below. “Our …
Provincial investment helping expand agri-food networks EARLTON – The Ontario government is providing up to $100,000 to the Northern Ontario Farm Innovation Alliance (NOFIA) to study, assess and grow the network of agri-food producers, processors, distributors, procurers, and consumers in Northern Ontario. “NOFIA is uniquely positioned to examine ways we can establish a stronger agri-food industry in the region,” said …
Province investing in projects supporting Indigenous communities and youth to improve the health of the Great Lakes TORONTO — The Ontario government is investing nearly $1 million to support Indigenous-led projects and increased collaboration with Indigenous organizations and youth to help protect and restore the Great Lakes. David Piccini, Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, made the announcement today …
New partnership providing training and support to promote economic growth KENORA — The Ontario government is building a strong province by partnering with the Ontario First Nations Economic Developers Association (OFNEDA) to help individuals and businesses in First Nation communities create and expand economic opportunities. The province is providing $6.8 million to help OFNEDA deliver training for Economic Development Officers …
