Fort William First Nation in Thunder Bay District, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

The Mission of the Immaculate Conception 1849

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 10, 2022

1. The Mission of the Immaculate Conception 1849 Marker

Inscription.
In 1849 two priests of the Society of Jesus, Father Jean-Pierre Choné and Father Nicholas Frémiot, established the Mission of the Immaculate Conception on the Kaministiquia River. From there the Jesuits travelled the north shore of Lake Superior on missionary journeys. They also supported Ojibwa demands for compensation for Indian lands acquired by the Crown in the region. Within five years the Mission, centered in an Indian village of about 30 dwellings, had a large church, a day school, and numerous outbuildings. Four Sisters of the Congregation of the Immaculate Heart of Mary arrived at the Mission in 1870 to teach and establish an orphanage. By 1908 the Mission had moved to sites located on this reserve.

Erected by Archaeological and Historic Sites Board, Ministry of Colleges and Universities.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Education • Native Americans • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Ontario Heritage Foundation series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1849.

Location. 48° 21.183′ N, 89° 15.962′ W. Marker is in Fort William First Nation, Ontario, in Thunder Bay District. Marker is on Mission Road

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just north of Back Street, on the right when traveling north. Marker is located on the north side of St. Ann's Church, surrounded by the large trees in front of the rectory. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 126 Mission Road, Fort William First Nation ON P7J 1K6, Canada. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Canadian Car & Foundry (approx. 2.6 kilometers away); Elizabeth Muriel Gregory "Elsie" MacGill (approx. 2.6 kilometers away); Commemorating the 100 Millionth Tree Planted (approx. 3 kilometers away); Fort William (approx. 3.1 kilometers away); The Western Route of the C.P.R. (approx. 3.2 kilometers away); Thunder Bay Public Library (approx. 3.5 kilometers away); 10-Mile Road Race (approx. 3.5 kilometers away); City Hall (approx. 3.5 kilometers away).

More about this marker. Marker is somewhat obscured by the large trees surrounding it. Both sides of this marker have the same inscription.

Also see . . .
1. Mission Of The Immaculate Conception, on Kaministikwia River.

Pencil drawing by William Arthur Johnson (1873).

(Submitted on June 10, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

2. Society of Jesus.

The society is engaged in evangelization and apostolic ministry in 112 nations.
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 10, 2022

2. The Mission of the Immaculate Conception 1849 Marker
Jesuits work in education, research, and cultural pursuits.

(Submitted on June 10, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 10, 2022

3. The Mission of the Immaculate Conception 1849 Marker

(St. Anne’s Church in right background)

St. Anne's Church & Rectory image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 10, 2022

4. St. Anne's Church & Rectory

(marker is located on the church grounds, amongst the trees just to the left of this image)

Credits. This page was last revised on October 21, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 10, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 524 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 10, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.