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Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler, on behalf of the Executive Council, expresses heartfelt condolences following the passing of NAN Elder Freddie Kakekagumick, 85, of Keewaywin First Nation:
“On behalf of Nishnawbe Aski Nation I send our love and prayers to Freddie’s family, his son Chief George Kakekagumick, and the entire Keewaywin community.
Freddie was a long-serving member of the NAN Elder’s Council and served as Elder advisor to Keewaytinook Okimakanak for many years. His presence at our Assemblies has been greatly missed over the past few years due to his ailing health.
He was an accomplished musician and gospel singer and contributed in many positive ways to support communities and their citizens. His life was a blessing, and we are grateful for all the time we were able to spend with him.
Things are a lot more positive in Muskrat Dam First Nation.
Over the last two weeks, the remote northern community has been in a state of emergency and on the verge of a potential crisis situation regarding its
diesel power plant.
The facility was down to only one of three functioning generators leaving the one remaining generator working at overcapacity.
Throughout the event Muskrat Dam was facing the polar vortex that has gripped much of the north with temperatures plunging as low as -60 with the wind chill factor. “Due to a Herculean effort by everyone involved, and a bit of luck, we are cautiously optimistic that our community is in a good place as we work towards getting the plant fully functional again” stated community spokesperson Stan Beardy.
Ontario is investing $10.9 million to bring quicker broadband to various towns in First Nation communities across Northern Ontario.
Additionally, the province will invest in improved internet access to bridge the digital divide and create more economic opportunities for both residents and businesses in these communities.
“Now more than ever, residents in Northern Ontario and across the province need access to faster, more reliable broadband service,” said Laurie Scott, Minister of Infrastructure, in the press release. “Our investments will make it easier for people to work and learn from home, run their businesses, access vital services and connect with others.”
Ontario’s $10.9 million investment is aimed to build the infrastructure that brings high-speed broadband to areas in Chisholm, Marathon, Terrace Bay, rural Thunder Bay and Oliver Paipoonge. Additionally, it will construct a new 22-kilometre fibre backbone network that brings high-speed to Seine River First Nation