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Christian Island welcomes modern, new ferry to replace Sandy Graham

Christian Island welcomes modern, new ferry to replace Sandy Graham

Ferry rides just became a lot more modern to-and-from Christian Island, as the Niigaan Enaazhek arrived at its new home over the weekend.

Translated as ‘Shine Forward’ from Anishinaabemowin and symbolizing progress and a bright future for the community, the custom-made double-ended Ice Class Super 1A vessel built in 2024 reached its destination on Saturday after a week of travel from Fraser Shipyards LLC in Superior, Wisconsin.

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 August 19, 2025