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Eagle Lake First Nation

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Eagle Lake First Nation
TypeFirst Nation government

Eagle Lake First Nation is one of the seven owner First Nations of Chi Mino Ozhitoowin LP.[1]

In Anishinabek News

  • April 2013: This community is the home of physician Shannon Wesley.[2]
  • April 2014: Shannon Wesley is a member of this First Nation.[3]
  • December 2018: The community is the home of filmmaker Morningstar Derosier, who plans to film a future feature script on the reserve. The community provided support and congratulations to Morningstar Derosier after she won a film award in 2018.[4]
  • May 2019: Jamie Labrador is from Eagle Lake.[5]
  • November 2019: Citizen Mary Zoccole represented the community at a 2019 workshop in Thunder Bay focused on traditional cradle boards.[6]
  • December 2019: Artist Tina Gardner is from this community.[7]
  • December 2021: Families from this community were among those invited to attend the first Indigenous Youth Day in North Bay.[8]
  • May 2023: The community received a century eagle carving from Doug Little for their library. While the carving was originally intended for a playground, the community decided to house the artwork in the library instead.[9]
  • May 2024: The community is a partner owner of Chi Mino Ozhitoowin.[10]
  • July 2024: The community is one of seven partner communities represented by Chi Mino Ozhitoowin.[11]
  • September 2026: The community is a part-owner of Chi Mino Ozhitoowin LP. It is one of the seven nations involved in the Waasigan Transmission Line Project through the organization.[1]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Chi Mino Ozhitoowin honoured with 2026 Indigenous Business Award", Anishinabek News, 12 September 2026 (archived copy; original article).
  2. ↑ "Paintings part of healing process", Anishinabek News, 29 April 2013 (archived copy; original article).
  3. ↑ "Helping Native patients navigate cancer care system", Anishinabek News, 8 April 2014 (archived copy; original article).
  4. ↑ "Award-winning youth filmmaker Morningstar rooted in Eagle Lake First Nation", Anishinabek News, 20 December 2018 (archived copy; original article).
  5. ↑ "Kids dream big at Dare to Dream Day in Thunder Bay", Anishinabek News, 10 May 2019 (archived copy; original article).
  6. ↑ "Cradle board making workshop embraces tradition", Anishinabek News, 20 November 2019 (archived copy; original article).
  7. ↑ "Chapman’s Gas Bar Christmas Craft Sale success grows as shoppers embrace Christmas spirit", Anishinabek News, 25 December 2019 (archived copy; original article).
  8. ↑ "Outpouring of support for kids as the North Bay Battalion host first Indigenous Youth Day", Anishinabek News, 31 December 2021 (archived copy; original article).
  9. ↑ "Indigenous carver shares Creator’s gift with learners", Anishinabek News, 15 May 2023 (archived copy; original article).
  10. ↑ "New Chi Mino Ozhitoowin and Confederation College training partnership announced", Anishinabek News, 17 May 2024 (archived copy; original article).
  11. ↑ "Chi Mino Ozhitoowin celebrates grand opening", Anishinabek News, 18 July 2024 (archived copy; original article).