She was first elected as chief in 2007, and was elected to her seventh consecutive term in. Nan covid19 bulletin may 11, 2020 nishnawbe aski nation. 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. 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. Nishnawbe aski nation covid19 update the nan executive council express their deepest condolences to family and friends of chief celia echum, the community of ginoogaming first nation and matawa first nations as we all mourn her passing. Ontario, first nations to work together on ring of fire newsroom. Nishnawbe aski nation nan covid19 update yesterday chief celia echum was laid to rest in geraldton.
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. 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. 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. Thunder bay chief celia echum the chief of ginoogaming passed away unexpectedly on saturday.
A news release from nishnawbe aski nation grand chief alvin fiddler says echum. 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. The news has saddened and shocked people across the region. Beloved wife of gabriel echum passed august 26, 20, and dearest mother of vincent echum sonia, derek echum lisa, scott echum kristalee, myles echum, and troy echum brittney of longlac, ontario. In memory of chief celia echum ginoogaming first nation may 9, 2020. She was a fierce leader and advocate, and her friendship will be greatly missed. 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. Contact tracing has privacy concerns, security expert.
Celia was predeceased by her late husband gabriel echum, her father cornelius mckay, her sister eva ostaman, and her brother marlon roland mckay. Ginoogaming first nation mourns death of chief cbc news cbc. The current chief is celia echum, who is serving along with six councillors. Messages of condolences have started coming in from across ontario. Premier gold jv signs ltra to develop hardrock project. 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. Chief echum brought a lifetime of service and experience to her community, and to the entire region.
Once again, the nan executive council expresses their deepest read more. Ginoogaming first nation mourns death of chief cbc news. Feds, provinces in talks over paid sick days for canadians. Ginoogaming first nation ginoogaming first nation chief celia echum has died unexpectedly. Celia was also predeceased by her sisterinlaw alvina echum abernot, and by her brotherinlaw george abernot. The thunder bay police service has made an arrest in connection with an ongoing investigation of accessing child pornography. Contact tracing has privacy concerns, security expert says. Geraldton district hospital providing acute and longterm care. Celia echum worked in her communitys administration and served as a councillor for more than 25 years. Ginoogaming first nation is a small anishinaabe ojibway first nation reserve located in. Officers with the services cyber crimes unit started an investigation in october when they located suspicious files that were made available for download. Celia echum, the chief of ginoogaming first nation northeast of thunder bay, ont. A councillor for more than 25 years, echum was first elected chief in 2007 and was reelected last.
Nation, chief celia echum of ginoogaming first nation and chief veronica. Overview shot of confederation college reach atrium chief celia echum. Ginoogaming first nation mourns death of chief celia echum. Rofata ring of fire aboriginal training alliance project. After the passing of george in 2005 and alvina in 2011, celia. We are very saddened to learn of the passing of our dear friend celia echum.
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