Matawa First Nations Management coordinates relief systems for Nibinamik FN
Matawa First Nations Management is coordinating the relief and support systems for the families and friends in Nibinamik First Nation. Since the tragic air plane crash on September 11, help and donations have been flowing into the community.
Efforts to coordinate the support systems required to assist the people of Nibinamik First Nation are being made by teams from across the region. All donations and offers of assistance are appreciated. It is important that we work together to ensure the community receives the best possible care today and over the next few months.
A series of press releases and a fact sheet about the community is now available on-line for everyone to read.
- Fact Sheet about Nibinamik First Nation and the days following the accident
- Press Release # 1 - September 12
- Press Release # 2 - September 14
- Press Release # 3 - September 15
- Press Release # 4 - September 15
- Press Release # 5 - September 16
Donations can be sent to:
Matawa First Nation Management - Nibinamik Emergency Fund
233 South Court Street
Thunder Bay, ON
P7B 2X9
If you have any questions, please call 807-344-4575 or 800-463-2249 and ask for Bruce Visitor, Director of Operations or Helen Franceschi, Finance Clerk.