Chi Mino Ozhitoowin acquires new land for new opportunities – Anishinabek News

April 29, 2025

THUNDER BAY — Chi Mino Ozhitoowin CEO Peter Collins announced the acquisition of a 56-acre property once owned by Thunder Bay Pulp and Paper along Hwy. 61 in Thunder Bay for future training initiatives on April 23. Formerly known as the Riverview Raceway, the property is located just southwest of the Chippewa Rd. turnoff to Fort William.

“I know this is a longstanding dream for former Chief (Peter) Collins, a place for training where First Nation people are really leading the training opportunity and the training initiatives that are happening,” says Fort William Chief Michele Solomon. “So it’s definitely a proud moment for me to be a First Nation that is part of this partnership and that this is happening in the territory of Fort William First Nation. I really want to congratulate everybody, all the Chiefs and communities that have been part of this work, Chi Mino Ozhitoowin for their heavy lifting to get this over the finish line and the ongoing efforts every day to form these partnerships, Thunder Bay Pulp and Paper, your participation in this partnership, these are vital things.”

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