Fort William First Nation - Band Office

Application

Call for information

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Members of Fort William First Nation

Fees

None

Languages

English

Language Note

Ojibway, available upon request

Accessibility

Partially Accessible

Accessibility Note

Partially Accessible - Entrance -- Not Accessible; Parking -- Accessible with designated parking space; Washroom -- Not Accessible

Description of Services:

Promotes Anishinaabe identity, language, history, and customs and values

Seeks to revitalize more of the traditional way of life for Fort William First Nation members

Collaborating currently with the Anemki Mountain Corp to build the Ojibway Interpretive Centre on Mount MacKay to promote own culture to members and visitors

Cultural programs and services include but are not limited to:

Conversational Ojibwe language classes
Drum groups such as Men's Drum Group and Women's Hand Drum Group
Drum making workshops and drum socials
Elder's groups
Pow Wows
Regalia making
Sweat lodges
Trapping, hunting and fishing
Young Leaders youth program

Cultural Program