Chi Mino Ozhitoowin
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Chi Mino Ozhitoowin is an Indigenous-owned company representing seven First Nations.[1]
In Anishinabek News
- March 2023: The company is led by CEO Peter Collins and is involved in the Waasigan Transmission Line project. As of March 2023, the organization employs eight people and is looking at training and business development opportunities. The company is beginning to visit communities to listen to Elders and plan career fairs.[2]
- May 2023: The company is involved with the Waasigan Transmission Line project.[3]
- April 2024: The organization was formed to ensure seven communities collectively benefit from the Waasigan Transmission Line Project. As of April 2024, the partnership is led by CEO Peter Collins.[4]
- May 2024: The company is 100 per cent owned by seven First Nations including Fort William First Nation, Eagle Lake First Nation, and Lac Seul First Nation. On May 13, 2024, the organization signed a training partnership agreement with Confederation College in Thunder Bay. The group plans to train over 200 people for roles such as security guards, camp cooks, and heavy equipment operators for the Waasigan Transmission Line.[5]
- July 2024: The organization celebrated the grand opening of its new offices at Fort William First Nation on June 28, 2024. It was engaged by Valard Construction LP to help maximize First Nations participation in the Waasigan Transmission Line project. The corporation manages a business directory and training programs to build capacity for local members and businesses.[6]
- November 2024: The organization is working to prepare First Nation contractors and community members for the 200 to 300 jobs expected during construction. It is led by CEO Peter Collins.[7]
- April 2025: The company acquired a 56-acre property in Thunder Bay on April 23, 2025, for future training initiatives. It is owned by seven First Nations, including Fort William First Nation, and partners with Valard Construction LP and Hydro One Network Inc. The organisation is involved in the construction of the Waasigan Transmission Line in Northwestern Ontario.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Chi Mino Ozhitoowin acquires new land for new opportunities", Anishinabek News, 29 April 2025 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Chi Mino Ozhitoowin CEO stresses importance of partnerships at Prosperity Northwest Tradeshow", Anishinabek News, 14 March 2023 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Lakehead University Anthropology department performs archaeological dig in Thunder Bay", Anishinabek News, 26 May 2023 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Details of Henvey Inlet wind project provided at Indigenous projects forum in Toronto", Anishinabek News, 12 April 2024 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "New Chi Mino Ozhitoowin and Confederation College training partnership announced", Anishinabek News, 17 May 2024 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Chi Mino Ozhitoowin celebrates grand opening", Anishinabek News, 18 July 2024 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Fort William First Nation partners with Hydro One Inc. to bring clean electricity to northwestern Ontario", Anishinabek News, 29 November 2024 (archived copy; original article).