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

Dec 11, 2025

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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, two of which succumbed to a travel trailer fire early Saturday morning. Fewer than 1,000 people live in the First Nation.

The fatal blaze remains under investigation, a spokesperson for Ontario’s Office of the Fire Marshal told CBC News. The cause, origin and estimated damages have yet to be determined.

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