Screenshot of the Wawatay News website
Wawatay Communications Society serves the communication needs of First Nations people and the communities of Nishnawbe Aski Nation. It does this through the distribution of a monthly newspaper, daily radio programming, television production services, translation services and a multimedia website that seeks to preserve and enhance indigenous languages and cultures of Indigenous people in northern Ontario.

Source: SembraMedia

Last updated date: September 2026

Location:
Canada
Year the organization
started publishing:
1974
Languages:
English
Other
Type of coverage:
Hyperlocal
Area of coverage:
Nishnawbe Aski Nation

Content

Type of content produced by theme:
Education
Environment
Politics
Sports
Entertainment and culture
Law and crime
Society and human rights
Ethnic minorities
Journalism genres:
Interviews and reporting
Information services
Journalism coverage types and techniques:
Breaking news
Engaged, community-driven or participatory journalism
Explanatory journalism
Tech platforms and other mediums used:
Website
Social media platforms
Radio streaming
Print
Twitter
Facebook

Management and team

Founders

Female:
0
Male:
1
Founders:
Garnet Angeconeb
Directors:

Team

Full-time employees:
0
Part-time employees:
0
Freelancers or consultants:
0
Volunteers:
0

Business structure and revenue sources

All revenue sources reported by media leaders:
Grants
Advertising
Consultancy services
Grants from local and national government, and other connected governmental institutions or entities
Local advertising sold by own team
Services for nonprofit organisations
Services for foreign governments
Services for local governmental entities
The primary source of revenue reported by media leaders:
Advertising
Others revenue sources:
, Printing and translation services

Why is this profile included?

This media outlet is part of our directory because it meets SembraMedia’s inclusion criteria: it produces original content, serves the public interest, and works with independence and transparency. This profile was developed using information provided directly by the media outlet, through surveys or interviews. We aim to keep the information current, but SembraMedia does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness, and recommends verifying any key details with the media organization.

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