Eel Ground FN: History Project Information Gathering for Touch Screen Kiosk Begins

Press Release

August 8, 2016

To: Eel Ground First Nation Members

Re: History Project

Dear Members,

Please be advised that Ken Larry will be working with us over the coming months to assist in compiling biographies on past Chiefs, and collecting any historical pictures the community would like to share.

This project will be as big as we want it to be, so we are asking for your support to ensure all are represented in the final product.

Should you have any questions please contact jkennethlarry@msn.com or Chief George at your convenience.

Wela’lin,

Chief George H. GINNISH

For EGFN Council

To the members of the Eel Ground First Nation:

J. Kenneth Larry has the task of gathering information on the biography of the past and present Chiefs who have served as leaders of EGFN. The information gathered will be used as part of a project in the development of a digital Kiosk describing the history of Eel Ground First Nation (Natoaganeg ). The biography of past and present Chiefs is just one of many different subjects that will be included in this history project. It is a vital part because every Chief has played a role in making our community what it is today. A community that we should all be very proud of because of its beauty, culture, tradition and most importantly the people.

Below you will find the list of Chiefs that have served our community dating back from 1922 to present.

If anyone has any information, stories and or pictures they would like to share or if you are looking for additional info in regards to this project. Please contact Ken by e-mail (jkennethlarry@msn.com (link sends e-mail)),  Facebook (Ken Larry), or phone 210-2262 to arrange a meeting at your convenience.
Thank You,
Wela’ lin.
J. Kenneth Larry

Natoaganeg ~ Eel Ground First Nation List of Chiefs and their Terms:
Daniel Paul 1922-1926
Peter J. Paul 1932-1935
Dan Paul 1935-1947
Gilbert Patles 1948-1951
Dan Paul 1951-1955
Moses Francis 1955-1956
Dan Paul 1956-1958
Moses Francis 1958-1964
William Barnaby 1964-1966
Howard McKay 1966-1968
Joe Larry Jr. 1968-1969
Wilson Simonson 1969-1969
Michael Ginnish 1969-1972
Michael Martin 1972-1978
Wilfred Ward 1978-1980
Roger Augustine 1980-1996
George H. Ginnish 1996- present.

Showcasing Eel Ground First Nation

Visitors and our local community will soon be acquainted with Eel Ground First Nations Interactive Cultural Center.

The touch screen kiosk makes discovery of information such as Language, maps, oral History, Treaties, and historic references easy and fun using vivid images,descriptive text, photos, audio and video.

We are reaching out to the Eel Ground First Nations Community for help in showcasing our History and Culture.

Do you have photos, newspaper articles, information on Eel Ground First Nations

which we can proudly display?

Please submit information to chiefghginnish@gmail.com (link sends e-mail)

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