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Own thunder bay keep drive spinning2/19/2023 ![]() ![]() ![]() Two more host families need to step up.Ĥ. A 2nd potential host family is identified. Matt Diegel and John are working on final touches and Shelley Crawford is coming on board as Youth Exchange Student Counsellor. (John Stephenson): Our Thai incoming student Fern will be attending St.Ignatius High School. RYLA transportation salutes Leslie Savitsky (front leg to Duluth) and Brenda Winter (returnees arriving back from Duluth).Ĭountry on the Bay at FT William Historic Park preparations being finalized with club volunteer assignments forthcoming.ģ. Bob showed slides-very professional results. (Bob and Joanne Tomlinson): Wilderness Discovery Centre: final electrical and plumbing touches are completed at the staff quarters. (Warren Philp): Waterfront Trail Rotary Action Team: acknowledgements abound to contributors including President Madder.Īn economic and tourism impact study is moving ahead on this big project, as well as a website.Ģ. (refer to Jim Madder's communique June 27th)ġ. There are many positive commonalities between our organizations. The club is indebted to Chief Collins for his taking the time from his busy schedule to address us. FWFN members are treaty rights holders, not "opponents" They work hard to succeed as a community.Ĭhief Collins reaffirmed in addition his commitment to education of his youth and a special desire to assist members with disabilities. A number of other accomplishments were then discussed. The original Fort William FN agreement with (then) Bowater resulted in the mill build, principally by his people. The accompanying photo shows him wearing a Resolute ball cap. His extensive experience covered relations between Anishnabwek peoples (and non) in this area and by sheer determination, resulting major economic successes over the years. He was first elected chief in 1998, following several years on band council. ![]() He previously served 9 years as Regional Grand Chief of the Northern Superior Region, chair of Dillico Child and Family Services and currently holds a Board position with the, Anishnawbek Nation, formally know as the Union of Ontario Indians. He is a strong champion of education and its potential to empower members of his community. Chief Collins is one of those rare leaders who balances the economic needs of his people with social development. He has overseen a massive transformation of Fort William First Nation in terms of economic, social and educational development. He will be stepping aside at the end of this his tenth and final term. Fort William FN Chief Peter Collins spoke to us from his office, (whilst juggling other significant demands) on economic development : past, present and future at Fort William First Nation.Ĭhief Collins is the long serving Chief of Fort William First Nation. Warren Philp introduced our distinguished speaker today. It was meaningful, relevant and what he termed " the first step only, in true reconciliation" Special welcome guests today included Frank Wilson (WT RCAT) and Mike den Haan (VP External Relations at LU)īrian's expanded land acknowledgement today was special. Thus, please review Jim's June 27th communique for a fulsome overview of this week's news. Members acknowledge the excellent Newsletter communiques executed by Jim over the past Rotary year. Incoming President for 2022-23 Brian Walmark presided today, with assistance from co-hosts Warren Philp, Matt Villella, and outgoing president Jim Madder. ![]()
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