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Chief and 12 Band Council members elected every 3 years under the Indian Act Electoral system; next election May 2026

Programme: Band Office  
Organisation: Fort William First Nation
Numéros de téléphone: 807-623-9543
Sans frais: 1-866-892-8687
Crise: 9-1-1
Après-heures: 807-622-8802
Télécopie: 807-623-5190
Adresse courriel: info@fwfn.com
Site Web: fwfn.com/
Adresse postale:
90 Anemki Dr Suite 200
Fort William First Nation, ON
P7J 1L3
Point géographique:
  • 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
Accessibilité: Partiellement accessible    Partiellement accessible
Notes sur l'accessibilité: Partially Accessible - Entrance -- Not Accessible; Parking -- Accessible with designated parking space; Washroom -- Not Accessible
Heures d’ouverture: Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4 pm
Personnes-ressources publiques: Christine Mackay - Chief Executive Officer
Michele Solomon - Chief
Description des services: Operates a self government and is responsible for the day to day operations of the Fort William First Nation
  • Tribal Council: Nokiiwin Tribal Council (NTC)
  • Political Territorial Organization: Union of Ontario Indians (UOI)
  • Robinson-Superior Treaty


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

Frais: None
Procédé et formulaires: Call for information
Admissibilité / population desservie: Members of Fort William First Nation
Langues: English
Langues - Notes generals: Ojibway, available upon request
Zone(s) desservie(s):
Fort William First Nation  
Voir aussi: Défense des droits et action sociale pour les peuples autochtones
Logement abordable
Services gouvernementaux - Autochtones

Les présents renseignements ont été entièrement mis à jour le juillet 24, 2024

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