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Program:
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Fort William First Nation - Band Office
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Phone Numbers:
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807-623-9543
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Toll-Free:
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1-866-892-8687
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Crisis:
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9-1-1
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After Hours:
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807-622-8802
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Fax:
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807-623-5190
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Address:
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90 Anemki Dr Suite 200
Fort William First Nation, ON
P7J 1L3
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Location:
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- Band Office is located at Anemki Dr in Fort William First Nation near the base of Mount McKay
- Closest intersection is at Anemki Dr and Mission Rd
- Fort William Reserve is located on W shore of Lake Superior, south of and adjacent
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Accessibility:
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Partially Accessible
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Accessibility Notes:
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Partially Accessible - Entrance -- Not Accessible; Parking -- Accessible with designated parking space; Washroom -- Not Accessible
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4 pm
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Public Contacts:
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Christine Mackay - Chief Executive Officer
Michele Solomon - Chief
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Service Description:
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Functions as the governing office for the community; oversees all community programs, services and facilities
Activities and services for community members also include but are not limited to the following:- Serviced by air through the Thunder Bay Regional Airport
- Ontario First Nation Policing arrangements provided by Anishinabek Police Services, Fort William First Nation detachment
- Child and Family Services worker provided through Dilico Anishinabek Family Care
- Provides an indoor arena including 2 full-size rinks, a physical fitness centre and a gymnasium
- Provides several gas station/grocery store facilities on-reserve
- Offers St Anne's Catholic Church parish on-reserve
- Offers a business park at east end of community which is home to several enterprises including Band Office and Wasaya Airways
- Publishes a weekly newsletter available on website, emailed to member in-box, or at Band Office
- Owns the Anemki Mountain Corporation which manages most office and community buildings
- Home to the Loch Lomond ski hill, Chippewa Park (amusement and wildlife park) and Nor'Wester mountains located in the W portion of the community
- Receives local bus service provided by Thunder Bay Transit; Route 6 Mission serves the community eleven times between 7:30 am and 6:40 pm, Mon-Fri
- Hosts an Annual Pow Wow in July on Mt McKay (Animikii-wajiw), considered a sacred site
- Coordinates weekly bingo games at the Mountain Bingo Hall located in the Community Centre
- Administers an Education Department for all community students who attend schools in the city of Thunder Bay; coordinates Awards & Bursaries for students
- Provides health care and health programs at the Health Centre
- Operates a community Youth Centre
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Fees:
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None
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Application:
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Call for information
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Members of Fort William First Nation
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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Ojibway, available upon request
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Area Served:
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City of Thunder Bay
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Last Updated:
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7/24/2024
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=140622
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