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10th Anniversary Celebrated – Fort William First Nation & Resolute Forest Products
Written by Fort William First Nation - May 17, 2013
10th Anniversary Celebrated
On May 15, Resolute Forest Products and Fort William First Nation celebrated the 10th anniversary of their Thunder Bay Sawmill with a pledge for many more years of sustainable development. Among those gathered 40 occasion where thunder Bay Mayor Keith Hobbs, Thunder Bay-‐ Atikokan MPP Bill Mauro, Northern Development and Mines Minister Michael Gravelle, Fort William First Nation Chief Georjann Morriseau, and board and executive members of Resolute Forest Products.…
Congratulations to Three of our Youth
Written by Fort William First Nation - May 16, 2013
Congratulations to Three of our Youth!
Dalton Demerah
- Silver medalist at the National Aboriginal Hockey Championships
Jacob Boucher
- Graduate of GED Program – Grade 12 – now applying for enrolment at Lakehead University
Christine Danielson
- Nominated and award winner for Northwestern Ontario Youth Achievement Awards.
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A Note from Chief Georjann Morriseau
Written by Fort William First Nation - May 16, 2013
A Note from Chief Georjann Morriseau
Subsequent to our most recent election and the results of my successful appointment to the position of both Chief and Council I am pleased to advise our membership that I respectfully decline the position of Councillor throughout the duration of the term in its entirety and will retain the position of Chief on behalf of our membership.…
Notice of Nomination and Bi-Election Meeting
Written by Fort William First Nation - May 16, 2013
Notice of Nomination and Bi-Election Meet for the FWFN Specific Claims Housing Trust.
Notice is hereby given that Fort William First Nation Specific Claims Housing Trust will be hosting a Community meeting to hold a nomination and bi-election to fill (1) on-reserve and (0) off-reserve position for the FWFNSC Housing Trust fund committee.…
Dilico Spring Feast
Written by Fort William First Nation - May 14, 2013
Spring Feast
Friday May 31,2013
Adult Residential Treatment Centre
120 Carp River Road
Dilico program staff is encouraged to bring children in their care.
9:00 am
Smudging Prayer & Smudging of Treatment Centre
9:15 am
Sacred Items
All Guest invited to the Cultural Room at 9:30
10:00 am
Master of Ceremonies
Opening Prayer
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Honour Song for all Dilico Staff
Blessing Ceremony Prayer
Women’s Drum Group
Feast Sharing Ceremony
Honour Song for Spiritual Thanksgiving
12:15 pm
Feast
2:00-4:00 pm
Fun Activities and Games
2:30 pm
Closing Prayer & Travelling Song
4:00 pm
Wind down and Clean up
Due to limited parking space, Staff is encouraged to car pool.…
John Street Dump Free Week
Written by Fort William First Nation - May 8, 2013
City of Thunder Bay – john street dump
FREE WEEK: mAY 5-12, 2013
Tipping fees will be waived for cars and non-commercial light trucks from Sun., May 5 to Sun., May 12.
Regular tipping fees will apply to all loads brought onto the site in commercial vehicles.…
Community Notice: Application for Rental Housing
Written by Fort William First Nation - May 7, 2013
COMMUNITY NOTICE
The Fort William First Nation Housing Department is inviting application for available on-reserve
rental units effective immediately. Applications will be kept on file and remain active for 12 months
from date of receipt and therefore considered in the review process for any units which may become
available during a 1 year period.…
Congratulations to the volunteers for “Hike for Hospice FWFN Palliative Care Team”
Written by Fort William First Nation - May 6, 2013
To all of you who contributed or sponsored members of our team I would like to extend a Thank you.
all 10 members of our team attended and enjoyed the activities of the day.
Our Team Members:
Luanne Maki Suzanne Fitzpatrick
Natalia Collins Bill Fitzpatrick
Audrey Pelletier Lorraine Bannon
Rita Charles Rita Fenton
Danielle Pelletier Lisa Wabungee (Lakehead University)
Each Team member raised a minimum of $40 and some raised over $100 each.…
Job Posting: Social Services Manager
Written by Fort William First Nation - May 6, 2013
JOB POSTING
Position Title: Social Services Manager
Position Description: The Social Services Manager shall be responsible for financial management of the program budget and ensure the availability of an effective and accountable Social Assistance Program. This position assesses the financial need of applicants and provides assistance based on the Ontario Works Act, 1997.…