Thessalon First Nation
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Thessalon First Nation is a First Nation community.[1]
In Anishinabek News
- October 2013: The community is one of the twelve participants in the inaugural energy conservation program launched by the Ontario Power Authority.[2]
- January 2017: The community mourned the loss of its long-time leader Alfred Bisaillon in January 2017. The First Nation opened the Thessalon First Nation Bio Centre in September 2016 as a resource for economic development. It is one of the 40 member communities represented by the Union of Ontario Indians.[3]
- June 2019: The community manages its own employment and training department.[4]
- February 2021: This community is part of the North Shore Tribal Council group participating in the role-model initiative.[5]
- August 2021: Thessalon First Nation leadership and youth welcomed canoeists during their trip along the Lake Huron shoreline. Members of the community gathered at Peace Park to support the paddlers.[6]
- October 2021: The community welcomed cyclists from Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation as they passed through Ontario in September 2021.[7]
- March 2022: The community is included in the emergency alert initiative established by the North Shore Tribal Council.[8]
- September 2022: The community's youth participated in the Indigenous Rookie League baseball season in 2022.[9]
- November 2022: The community partnered with Niigaaniin Services to revitalize a local bio-centre for regional use. The First Nation purchased a former government property in 2000 with the intent to grow alfalfa and tree seedlings.[10]
- August 2023: The community is the home of inventor Des Barry, who developed the Teepees and Wigwams board game there. Des Barry suggested that the manufacturing and distribution of his games could provide employment and technical training for local youth.[11]
- January 2024: The community is included in the service area of the Maamwesying Ontario Health Team.[12]
- May 2025: The community is a member of the North Shore Tribal Council.[13]
- August 2026: Helen Bobiwash is a member of this First Nation.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "First Nation Chartered Professional Accountant tells conference attendees money should be used with intention", Anishinabek News, 18 August 2026 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Communities trying energy conservation", Anishinabek News, 22 October 2013 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Chief Alfred Bisaillon passes into the Spirit World", Anishinabek News, 23 January 2017 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "New name and agreement for employment and skills program", Anishinabek News, 17 June 2019 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "New First Nation campaign to promote skilled trades as first-choice careers underway", Anishinabek News, 26 February 2021 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Canoeists complete 10-day voyage to honour Indigenous people", Anishinabek News, 19 August 2021 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "A tribute bike ride to Ottawa from Saskatchewan", Anishinabek News, 6 October 2021 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Serpent River First Nation welcomes new emergency alert program", Anishinabek News, 24 March 2022 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Jays Care supports Indigenous youth through baseball", Anishinabek News, 14 September 2022 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Thessalon First Nation Bio-Centre to take on new services", Anishinabek News, 9 November 2022 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Thessalon First Nation inventor creates Teepees and Wigwams game", Anishinabek News, 29 August 2023 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Maamwesying Ontario Health Team and Espanola Regional Hospital and Health Centre solidify Collaboration Agreement with signing ceremony", Anishinabek News, 23 January 2024 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Documentary featuring work combating climate impacts debuts at First Nations conference", Anishinabek News, 28 May 2025 (archived copy; original article).