October 27, 2011 Wasaya ownership communities grow to eleven First Nations as Fort Severn becomes the
11th shareholder of the 100% First Nation owned Company.
11th shareholder of the 100% First Nation owned Company.
WASAYA AIRWAYS LP & WASAYA GROUP INC WELCOMES FORT SEVERN FIRST NATION AS OWNERSHIP COMMUNITY.
"Wasaya welcomes Fort Severn First Nation as 11th Community Shareholder"
THUNDER BAY, ON, October 28, 2011-Wasaya Group Inc, parent company of Wasaya Airways is pleased to announce that Fort Severn First Nation has become the 11th Shareholder First Nation by becoming a full partner in Wasaya Airways LP. Fort Severn will be a very welcome addition to the current ownership communities: Bearskin Lake First Nation, Kasabonika Lake First Nation, Kingfisher Lake First Nation, Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug, Muskrat Dam First Nation, Nibinamik First Nation, Pikangikum First Nation, Wapekeka First Nation, Wunnumin Lake First Nation and Keewaywin First Nation.
The purpose of Wasaya Airways is to provide First Nation owners and other isolated communities with safe, reliable and cost-effective air transportation services and to be leaders in the development of meaningful programs for the education and the employment of First Nations people in commercial aviation. Wasaya strives for success and growth by balancing the needs of customers, shareholders and employees, while supporting its communities and protecting the great lands. CEO and President, Tom Morris comments, "we are proud to be an avid supporter of First Nation business and economic development. We are thrilled that Fort Severn First Nation is joining the group as they truly complement our organization s mission, vision and values."
As Northern Ontario s only regionally owned airline, Wasaya Airways hopes to continue to enrich First Nation economic development throughout. It is anticipated that the signing of Fort Severn to Wasaya Airways will assist in the continued growth of the First Nations communities throughout Northern Ontario. In addition to becoming the 11th ownership community of Wasaya Airways, Fort Severn obtains observer status in the balance of the Wasaya Group of Companies and may exercise their participation option anytime over the next two years.
Chair of Wasaya Group Inc, Hezekiah Sakakeep stated that, "The addition of Fort Severn to the Wasaya shareholders is very, very welcome and helps to strengthen the area First Nations pursuit of common goals such as commerce, education, and training through the variety of career paths that are available within the Wasaya Group and its industrial partners. Wasaya Group continues to mature and perform its role as a recognized and established business leader in North Western Ontario. There is so much more we hope to achieve for our communities and our partners in the near future, and we are just getting started!"
"Wasaya welcomes Fort Severn First Nation as 11th Community Shareholder"
THUNDER BAY, ON, October 28, 2011-Wasaya Group Inc, parent company of Wasaya Airways is pleased to announce that Fort Severn First Nation has become the 11th Shareholder First Nation by becoming a full partner in Wasaya Airways LP. Fort Severn will be a very welcome addition to the current ownership communities: Bearskin Lake First Nation, Kasabonika Lake First Nation, Kingfisher Lake First Nation, Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug, Muskrat Dam First Nation, Nibinamik First Nation, Pikangikum First Nation, Wapekeka First Nation, Wunnumin Lake First Nation and Keewaywin First Nation.
The purpose of Wasaya Airways is to provide First Nation owners and other isolated communities with safe, reliable and cost-effective air transportation services and to be leaders in the development of meaningful programs for the education and the employment of First Nations people in commercial aviation. Wasaya strives for success and growth by balancing the needs of customers, shareholders and employees, while supporting its communities and protecting the great lands. CEO and President, Tom Morris comments, "we are proud to be an avid supporter of First Nation business and economic development. We are thrilled that Fort Severn First Nation is joining the group as they truly complement our organization s mission, vision and values."
As Northern Ontario s only regionally owned airline, Wasaya Airways hopes to continue to enrich First Nation economic development throughout. It is anticipated that the signing of Fort Severn to Wasaya Airways will assist in the continued growth of the First Nations communities throughout Northern Ontario. In addition to becoming the 11th ownership community of Wasaya Airways, Fort Severn obtains observer status in the balance of the Wasaya Group of Companies and may exercise their participation option anytime over the next two years.
Chair of Wasaya Group Inc, Hezekiah Sakakeep stated that, "The addition of Fort Severn to the Wasaya shareholders is very, very welcome and helps to strengthen the area First Nations pursuit of common goals such as commerce, education, and training through the variety of career paths that are available within the Wasaya Group and its industrial partners. Wasaya Group continues to mature and perform its role as a recognized and established business leader in North Western Ontario. There is so much more we hope to achieve for our communities and our partners in the near future, and we are just getting started!"
Fort Severn Chief Matthew Kakekaspan & Councilors sign Shareholder documents with Wasaya officials at Fort Wiliam First Nation.
Fort Severn Chief & Council at Signing Ceremony held on Fort William First Nation
Wasaya Airways Chief Exectuvive Officer & President Tom Morris welcomes Fort Severn to Wasaya Airways as Wasaya Group Chair, Hezekiah Sakakeep, and Legal Counsel, Catherine Beamish, oversee signing proceedings.
Above: Nishnawbe Aski Grand Chief Stan Beardy addresses Wasaya Chiefs, Board & Elders at Wasaya Group Assembly
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Wasaya Group welcomes NNEC class from Thunder Bay's Dennis Franklin Cromarty High School as the business students attend a Wasaya Group Media Event & Luncheon announcing Fort Severn Signing.
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