FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION -- Fort William First Nation had three reasons to celebrate Monday and had the perfect spot for the party.
After more than five years a section of Mission Road was completely rebuilt and construction wound down around the 165 th anniversary of the Robinson-Superior Treaty. So on Monday the community officially opened the road with a street party while commemorating the anniversary.
The third reason to celebrate is the community coming together chief Peter Collins said, especially youth. Hundreds of children could be seen up and down the street playing games, dancing to a DJ and hanging out with friends and family.
"And show them that there are positive things we can do," he said.
The road is bringing the community closer together and helping its economy Collins said.
"It's important. It's part of our economy but it's also showing that we're a progressive community," he said.
Collins wants to see the festival become an annual event. So does Leo Desmoulin.
"It's nice. We celebrate our nice new road and bring the community together. It's great," he said.
