In memory of chief celia echum ginoogaming first nation may 9, 2020 on behalf of the geraldton district hospital, our sincere condolences to the people of. Celia echum, the chief of ginoogaming first nation northeast of thunder bay, ont. Ginoogaming first nation is a small anishinaabe ojibway first nation reserve located in. The news has saddened and shocked people across the region. A news release from nishnawbe aski nation grand chief alvin fiddler says echum died suddenly saturday morning. Download news release here may 9, 2020 may 6, 2020. Exciting news from hospital activities as well as reports from the ceo are available and will be updated with new information as it becomes available. Rofata ring of fire aboriginal training alliance project. Premier gold jv signs ltra to develop hardrock project.
Messages of condolences have started coming in from across ontario. Celia echum worked in her communitys administration and served as a councillor for more than 25 years. We are very saddened to learn of the passing of our dear friend celia echum. Officers with the services cyber crimes unit started an investigation in october when they located suspicious files that were made available for download. A councillor for more than 25 years, echum was first elected chief in 2007 and was reelected last august for a seventh term. Netnewsledger ginoogaming first nation chief celia echum. She was a fierce leader and advocate, and her friendship will be greatly missed. Chief echum brought a lifetime of service and experience to her community, and to the entire region. Celia was also predeceased by her sisterinlaw alvina echum abernot, and by her brotherinlaw george abernot. Contact tracing has privacy concerns, security expert says. She was first elected as chief in 2007, and was elected to her seventh consecutive term in.
Thunder bay, ontario may 11, 2020 lsn the family announces with sorrow her sudden passing at geraldton district hospital on saturday, may 9, 2020, at the age of 67 years. A councillor for more than 25 years, echum was first elected chief in 2007 and was reelected last. Ginoogaming first nation mourns death of chief celia echum. Overview shot of confederation college reach atrium chief celia echum. Ginoogaming first nation mourns death of chief cbc news cbc. In memory of chief celia echum ginoogaming first nation may 9, 2020. Ontario, first nations to work together on ring of fire newsroom. Nishnawbe aski nation nan grand chief alvin fiddler, on behalf of the executive council, sends heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and community of ginoogaming first nation following the sudden passing of chief celia echum this morning. Thunder bay chief celia echum the chief of ginoogaming passed away unexpectedly on saturday. The current chief is celia echum, who is serving along with six councillors. A news release from nishnawbe aski nation grand chief alvin fiddler says echum. On behalf of the geraldton district hospital, our sincere condolences to the people of ginoogaming first nation for the loss of this special leader and chief. Ginoogaming first nation mourns death of chief cbc news.
Nan covid19 bulletin may 11, 2020 nishnawbe aski nation. After the passing of george in 2005 and alvina in 2011, celia. Feds, provinces in talks over paid sick days for canadians. Geraldton district hospital providing acute and longterm care. Ginoogaming first nation ginoogaming first nation chief celia echum has died unexpectedly. She was an extraordinary individual who loved her family and her people. The presentation to the scgg was made by chief harvey yesno of eabametoong first nation, chief celia echum of ginoogaming first nation.
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