As Fort William First Nation grieves 5 sudden deaths, its chief calls for more support | Unpublished
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As Fort William First Nation grieves 5 sudden deaths, its chief calls for more support

December 11, 2025

Chief Michele Solomon says Fort William First Nation is often hit with multiple losses at once, but it never gets any easier. The Ojibway community, which neighbours Thunder Bay, Ont., is grieving the loss of five of its members in recent days. Here are some of the challenges the First Nation in northwestern Ontario is facing.



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