2020-Nov-11
Wasauksing Elder Makes Short List to be Featured on $5 Bill
Francis Pegahmagabow, whose First Nation name was Binaaswi (The Wind), was a decorated war hero who called both the Wasauksing and Shawanaga First Nations home. Among the many books inspired by or written about him is Three-Day Road, by Joseph Boyden, and Sounding Thunder, by Brian D. McInnes.
Francis Pegahmagabow is one of eight finalists, selected from a list of 600 eligible candidates, in consideration to be featured on the new $5 bill. Finance Minister, Chrystia Freeland, will announce the new face of the $5 bill early in the new year.
Read more about Francis Pegahmagabow’s life here.