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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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DEC 3, 2008, Thunder Bay -
WGI BREAKS
$1 MILLION
IN FUNDRAISING FOR CT SCANNER UNIT FOR SLMHC....
WGI BREAKS
$1 MILLION
IN FUNDRAISING FOR CT SCANNER UNIT FOR SLMHC....
At the WGI Banquet & Fundraiser for the CT Scanner Unit over $165,000 was raised bringing the total CT Fund to just over $1 Million. Thank you to all who participated!. Kingfisher First Nation led the charge with a $75,000 donation. The food and music was great too. Once again the Band "SAGATAY" performed and the sound at the Ontario Metis Hall was spectacular adding to the enjoyment of the evening's participants. The evening event was also broadcast live on the Wawatay Radio Network. A big thank you to Angus Chapman who stepped in to perform MC duties as John Beardy's flight was weathered out during his trip to Fort Severn. Media Releases here
SAGATAY BAND PERFORMS AT WGI's CT SCANNER FUNDRAISING BANQUET FOR SLMHC: Sagatay plus guests perform at WGI Banquet. Two members of SAGATAY were weathered out so SAGATAY recruited a couple of new faces (excellent musicians too!) to help out with the evening's concert which turned out to be a great success.
"KEEWAYWIN FIRST NATION ACHIEVES FULL PARTNERSHIP STATUS IN WASAYA GROUP INC."
Dec. 3, 2008 - After fulfilling the mandatory two year membership requirement as called for in the WGI Master Agreement, Keewaywin First Nation has fulfilled all partnership requirements and has become a full partner and shareholder of Wasaya Group Inc.
The two year "trial" period gives the First Nation and WGI time to see if the partnership is a good venture for both partners. For the first two years the new First Nation member is a partner in the WGI Company, Wasaya Airways LP and has observer status at the WGI level. Conragtulations to Keewaywin & WGI.
Dec. 3, 2008 - After fulfilling the mandatory two year membership requirement as called for in the WGI Master Agreement, Keewaywin First Nation has fulfilled all partnership requirements and has become a full partner and shareholder of Wasaya Group Inc.
The two year "trial" period gives the First Nation and WGI time to see if the partnership is a good venture for both partners. For the first two years the new First Nation member is a partner in the WGI Company, Wasaya Airways LP and has observer status at the WGI level. Conragtulations to Keewaywin & WGI.
Wasaya Community 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) will work directly with local store managers over a two year period to help them access a wider variety of wholesale merchandise, negotiate better costs, enhance accounting practices, and provide overall support for the community owned Retail operations.
In addition to the RA support, the FEDNOR RAP funding also provides for the creation of an Economic Development Officer Business Network through a technology subsidy. With this subsidy WCEDC is developing and providing a Business Portal for the Wasaya Community EDO’s (as well as the RA network) to access and submit reports and other electronic information vital to support the growth of the 10 Wasaya Communities economic development officers network. The ten community EDO’s currently meet on a quarterly basis through WCEDC to enhance their work on economic initiatives that impact their individual communities as well as some joint venture projects. During these 2-3 day sessions a variety of groups & individuals provide training, pitch joint venture opportunities, and present relevant information for the EDO network to consider.
WCEDC is grateful to FEDNOR for providing this much needed support to increase the capacity of First Nations to develop economic initiatives vital to the region and individual First Nation communities.
In addition to the RA support, the FEDNOR RAP funding also provides for the creation of an Economic Development Officer Business Network through a technology subsidy. With this subsidy WCEDC is developing and providing a Business Portal for the Wasaya Community EDO’s (as well as the RA network) to access and submit reports and other electronic information vital to support the growth of the 10 Wasaya Communities economic development officers network. The ten community EDO’s currently meet on a quarterly basis through WCEDC to enhance their work on economic initiatives that impact their individual communities as well as some joint venture projects. During these 2-3 day sessions a variety of groups & individuals provide training, pitch joint venture opportunities, and present relevant information for the EDO network to consider.
WCEDC is grateful to FEDNOR for providing this much needed support to increase the capacity of First Nations to develop economic initiatives vital to the region and individual First Nation communities.
STANDING ON SITE OF CT SCANNER AREA - NEW SLMHC UNDER CONSTRUCTION - 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
Our Logo:
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.
Wasaya Community Economic Development Corporation (WCEDC) receives $1/2 Million in FEDNOR Funding for Retail Advisor Project (RAP).
Wasaya Group asked to fill gap left by NONTA departure:
During the meeting Mr Kamenawatamin addressed the Northern Tourism market and the request by First Nation Camp operators for Wasaya's to take a lead role to provide a marketing and support organization to replace the gap left when NONTA ceased operations earlier this year. The Camps provide great fishing and eco-tourism experiences for U.S. guests. Wawatay News was present to cover the meeting. Read Wasaya Group News Release below. For the Wawatay article please click here to be redirected to Wawatay site.
During the meeting Mr Kamenawatamin addressed the Northern Tourism market and the request by First Nation Camp operators for Wasaya's to take a lead role to provide a marketing and support organization to replace the gap left when NONTA ceased operations earlier this year. The Camps provide great fishing and eco-tourism experiences for U.S. guests. Wawatay News was present to cover the meeting. Read Wasaya Group News Release below. For the Wawatay article please click here to be redirected to Wawatay site.
WGI President & CEO, Tom S. Kamenawatamin greets U.S. Consul General Kevin Johnson as he tours Wasaya facilities during his visit to Thunder Bay.
Tom Kamenawatamin & Kevin Johnson at Wasaya Maintenance Facility in Thunder Bay
Wasaya's John D. Beardy & Kevin Johnson with Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce President Harold Wilson at Wasaya's YQT Maintenance facility.
First Nation Tourist Camps - Wasaya Group Inc. News Release
Sept 15, 2009 Thunder Bay,ON - We have enjoyed a great relationship with Tourists from the U.S. over the years flying into our northern camps for spectacular fishing and eco-tours. But the region had a setback when the Northern Ontario Native Tourism Association ceased operations this January. This Tourism Association or “NONTA” for short was instrumental in helping our northern camps market themselves to the U.S. and other areas. They also helped the Tourist Camp operators in many different ways even as far as arranging for fuel deliveries and other important camp operations. So operating without NONTA this past year has been a struggle for many of our First Nation camp owners.
Fortunately, our Company, Wasaya Group Inc has been working over the years to create synergies that have now placed us as the front runner to replace the role that NONTA provided…and we will do this in the near future. We are currently working with about 20 Camps. Wasaya Group has a full service airline Wasaya Airways with 26 aircraft providing Cargo, Fuel, Passenger Service, Charters, we also have a Petroleum Division - Wasaya Petroleum which provides a full line of Commercial Fuels and related products, Wasaya Group also now has a investment & partnership role in Bamaji Air Service which is a float plane operation…and that aircraft fleet is essential to reach all of the remote camps. We also have a non-profit division Wasaya Community Economic Development Corporation which is actively working with the Northern Camps to increase their capacity to fully service our American guests. So our new tourist camp marketing initiative is one direction that we are moving forward in strengthening our relationship with our guests and marketing partners in Canada & the US.
Tom S. Kamenawatamin
President & CEO
Wasaya Group Inc.
Sept 15, 2009 Thunder Bay,ON - We have enjoyed a great relationship with Tourists from the U.S. over the years flying into our northern camps for spectacular fishing and eco-tours. But the region had a setback when the Northern Ontario Native Tourism Association ceased operations this January. This Tourism Association or “NONTA” for short was instrumental in helping our northern camps market themselves to the U.S. and other areas. They also helped the Tourist Camp operators in many different ways even as far as arranging for fuel deliveries and other important camp operations. So operating without NONTA this past year has been a struggle for many of our First Nation camp owners.
Fortunately, our Company, Wasaya Group Inc has been working over the years to create synergies that have now placed us as the front runner to replace the role that NONTA provided…and we will do this in the near future. We are currently working with about 20 Camps. Wasaya Group has a full service airline Wasaya Airways with 26 aircraft providing Cargo, Fuel, Passenger Service, Charters, we also have a Petroleum Division - Wasaya Petroleum which provides a full line of Commercial Fuels and related products, Wasaya Group also now has a investment & partnership role in Bamaji Air Service which is a float plane operation…and that aircraft fleet is essential to reach all of the remote camps. We also have a non-profit division Wasaya Community Economic Development Corporation which is actively working with the Northern Camps to increase their capacity to fully service our American guests. So our new tourist camp marketing initiative is one direction that we are moving forward in strengthening our relationship with our guests and marketing partners in Canada & the US.
Tom S. Kamenawatamin
President & CEO
Wasaya Group Inc.
"Celebrating
20 Years
1989 - 2009"
20 Years
1989 - 2009"
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.
COME ON BOARD & GIVE THE GIFT OF LIFE!
CT SCANNER CAMPAIGN
Thanks to the generosity of communities, businesses, organizations, & individuals,
fundraising efforts for the CT SCANNER have topped $1.2 Million!
Now the Campaign needs another $275,000 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!
CT SCANNER CAMPAIGN
Thanks to the generosity of communities, businesses, organizations, & individuals,
fundraising efforts for the CT SCANNER have topped $1.2 Million!
Now the Campaign needs another $275,000 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!
For additional info please click the CT Scanner link on left menu bar.
Last year's plans to celebrate Wasaya's 20 years in Business from 1989- 2009 had to be put on hold due to the H1N1 flu outbreak that hit northern First Nation communities hard.
This year is a different story and a few days of celebrations are planned to coincide with Wasaya's Annual General Assembly being held in Wunnumin Lake this summer.
Wednesday, July 28 will feature an important recognition ceremony that will honor the visionaries, elders and other key people that helped form and develop the Wasaya success story. This will be followed by a community banquet. Other activities are planned for youth and adults alike and feature a variety of entertainment including Sagatay Band and evening square dances. A good time will be had by all!
Celebrating 20 Years 1989 - 2009
WASAYA GROUP OF COMPANIES
Wasaya is gearing up for 20th Year Anniversary Celebrations in Wunnumin Lake July 27-29, 2010.
“We want to encourage our youth to pursue their dreams and ambitions by knowing that they have the capacity to succeed in their endeavors. The Wasaya Group of Companies serves as such an example”, says Tom Kamenawatamin, President & CEO.
2010 Wasaya Aviation Camp for Youth August 8-13! Full Program plus evening fun activities!
30 youth from Wasaya communities (ages 13 -15) will attend the 3rd Annual Aviation Camp being held in Thunder Bay in partnership with Shibogama First Nations Council, Confederation College & Negahneewin College. 10 Chaperones are required!
Camp Poster & Registration Forms for Camp & Chaperones are here
30 youth from Wasaya communities (ages 13 -15) will attend the 3rd Annual Aviation Camp being held in Thunder Bay in partnership with Shibogama First Nations Council, Confederation College & Negahneewin College. 10 Chaperones are required!
Camp Poster & Registration Forms for Camp & Chaperones are here
WASAYA GROUP INC
A NATIVE VENTURE CORPORATION
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Aviation Camp 2008
