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Wasaya means rising sun in the Oji-Cree dialect and the logo of Wasaya, which depicts a sunburst with eight sunrays, represents each original owner community.
Wasaya means rising sun in the Oji-Cree dialect and the logo of Wasaya, which depicts a sunburst with eight sunrays, represents each original owner community.
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At The Wasaya Group, relationships are our priority.
Success brings more success to the people and organizations that you have relationships with. As employers, employees, friends and family to our First Nations communities, we want to bring that success. It's more than providing services. It's providing the services that are needed - in a way that is exceptional.
At The Wasaya Group, relationships are our priority.
Success brings more success to the people and organizations that you have relationships with. As employers, employees, friends and family to our First Nations communities, we want to bring that success. It's more than providing services. It's providing the services that are needed - in a way that is exceptional.
Our First Nation Ownership Communities:
Bearskin Lake First Nation
Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug First Nation ( KI )
Wunnumin Lake First Nation
Nibinamik First Nation
Kingfisher Lake First Nation
Keewaywin First Nation
Pikangikum First Nation
Wapekeka First Nation
Muskrat Dam First Nation
Kasabonika Lake First Nation
Bearskin Lake First Nation
Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug First Nation ( KI )
Wunnumin Lake First Nation
Nibinamik First Nation
Kingfisher Lake First Nation
Keewaywin First Nation
Pikangikum First Nation
Wapekeka First Nation
Muskrat Dam First Nation
Kasabonika Lake First Nation
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WGI RECENT NEWS:
Celebrating 20 Years 1989 - 2009
STANDING ON SITE OF CT SCANNER - MARCH 2009, SIOUX LOOKOUT, ON
Photo: WGI representatives and SLMHF Boards members stand on new Hospital site on the very area designated for the new CT Scanner. The new hospital for Sioux Lookout zone is very much underway as evidenced by additional photos found here
 "Chief Donny Morris Presents Cheque to Menoyawin Health Centre for CT Scanner")
Photo: Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug Chief Donny Morris presents a cheque from Wasaya ownership communities to Menoyawin Foundation Board member, Harvey Friesen. This was one of several cheques presented that day.
Wasaya Group Inc contributes $525,000 to Menoyawin Health Centre towards the purchase of a CT Scanner for the new District hospital being built in Sioux Lookout.. For more info see Menoyawin CT Scanner Page.
$525,000 to CT SCANNER PROJECT
WASAYA GROUP OF COMPANIES
Photo: Ontario Trillium Foundation, Ontario Cooperatives,Wasaya Weecheewaywin Inc, Bearskin Lake First Nation, Northern Lights Credit Union, Credit Union Central announce new Credit Union for Bearskin Lake. The branch opened in July/08
CREDIT UNION FOR BEARSKIN LAKE F.N.
WASAYA BREAKS $1 MILLION FUNDRAISING FOR CT SCANNER UNIT FOR SLMHC.... $850,000 to go....read more
Wasaya Community Economic Development Corporation (WCEDC) receives $1/2 Million in FEDNOR Funding for Retail Advisor Project (RAP). Wasaya Group Inc through its Economic Development Corporation is overseeing a pilot project where an experienced Retail Advisor is now working with Wasaya Community owned Store Operations. The Retail Advisor (RA) works directly with local store managers over a two year period to ...Read more
Other News
WGI President & CEO,
Tom S. Kamenawatamin greets U.S. Consul General Kevin Johnson as he visits Thunder Bay and tours Wasaya facilities.
During the meeting Mr Kamenawatamin addressed the Northern Tourism market and Wasaya's role in taking the lead to provide a marketing organization to replace the gap left when NONTA ceased operations. Read our News Release "Wasaya Group asked to fill gap left by NONTA departure" here.
Tom S. Kamenawatamin greets U.S. Consul General Kevin Johnson as he visits Thunder Bay and tours Wasaya facilities.
During the meeting Mr Kamenawatamin addressed the Northern Tourism market and Wasaya's role in taking the lead to provide a marketing organization to replace the gap left when NONTA ceased operations. Read our News Release "Wasaya Group asked to fill gap left by NONTA departure" here.
COME ON BOARD & GIVE THE GIFT OF LIFE!
Come & join us live on the Wawatay Radio Network for a Fundraising
Radio Event for Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre!
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2010 6 pm - 12 midnight
CT SCANNER RADIO-A-THON
·Draws & chance at prizes for those phoning in and making pledges & donations.
·Guest Singers & Radio Hosts
·Help us to complete the $1.85 Million Campaign!
Thanks to the generosity of communities, businesses, organizations, & individuals, fundraising efforts for the CT SCANNER have topped $1 Million. Now the Campaign needs another $500,000 to place the order for the CT SCAN UNIT for Sioux Lookout’s new hospital that will service 30 area communities…Please support the CT Campaign!
Come & join us live on the Wawatay Radio Network for a Fundraising
Radio Event for Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre!
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2010 6 pm - 12 midnight
CT SCANNER RADIO-A-THON
·Draws & chance at prizes for those phoning in and making pledges & donations.
·Guest Singers & Radio Hosts
·Help us to complete the $1.85 Million Campaign!
Thanks to the generosity of communities, businesses, organizations, & individuals, fundraising efforts for the CT SCANNER have topped $1 Million. Now the Campaign needs another $500,000 to place the order for the CT SCAN UNIT for Sioux Lookout’s new hospital that will service 30 area communities…Please support the CT Campaign!
WGI is pleased to announce that on Wednesday, February 17th, 2010....a RADIO-A-THON FUNDRAISER for the CT SCANNER will be held on the WAWATAY RADIO NETWORK....Thank you "WAWATAY"!
Group Photo taken at Wasaya Airways Admin Office located on the Fort William First Nation during Taking Flight Project orientation week January 18, 2010
TAKING FLIGHT PROJECT: Wasaya Group Inc & SLAAMB have partnered to provide a 15 month program to help aboriginal people access the aviation related trades from pilots to management. The program is designed to provide one to one mentoring and give the participants valuable work experience. Close to 40 people will benefit with employment opportunities generated from the Taking Flight Project.
TAKING FLIGHT PROJECT: Wasaya Group Inc & SLAAMB have partnered to provide a 15 month program to help aboriginal people access the aviation related trades from pilots to management. The program is designed to provide one to one mentoring and give the participants valuable work experience. Close to 40 people will benefit with employment opportunities generated from the Taking Flight Project.
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For additional information or to donate or if you would like to help with this event please contact Angus Chapman (Sioux Lookout) at 807-737-6501 or Wasaya Group Inc. 807-475-9576.
Do you want to Donate/Pledge right now? Click bar below and Fax or Mail back form.
Do you want to Donate/Pledge right now? Click bar below and Fax or Mail back form.
RETAIL ADVISOR PROJECT