February 10th 2019, I have been pondering writing a book for sometime now. I actually started writing last year and have done a few little stories over the last several years. I believe I am on the verge of beginning to write my book to the end. They say to write a book all you need to do is start…
Author: teawilliams@sympatico.ca
Ted Williams, the name.
My name is Ted Williams, I was born as Edward and this is what is on my birth certificate. I come from the proud progressive First Nation known as Rama. I grew up there 1 of 15 children to Leland and Sheila Williams. I have connections to Shawanaga, Nawash, Curve Lake, Hiawatha, Georgina, through my ancestors, and this is only…
September 28 1972 a historic day!
I was 16 years old at the time and did not have much of a past and the future wasn’t looking so bright. I was heading down a path of fulfilling an expectation of a native youth, drinking, unemployed and not reaching my potential. My Dad said work or go to school, well I got kicked out of school several…
Bio: Ted Williams
Bio: Ted Williams is a First Nation individual from the Chippewa’s of Rama First Nation. He comes from a family of 15 and has encountered many challenges living in the aboriginal community. Ted was schooled in a 2 room school house for 3 years on the reservation and graduated to riding a bus to the nearby town for the balance…
Toronto Aboriginal Business Association March 19, 2014
I had the opportunity to address the attendees, some of whom were entrepreneurs and some looking to begin the business. I covered topics on dreams, goals, sales, laws of the subconscious mind and leadership. I also spoke on how I see the 7 Grandfather Teachings and how they are applicable to your business as an aboriginal entrepreneur. The opportunity to…
Sports helped shape teamwork, and achievement.
Sports has always played an important role in my life. Growing up playing fastball, pitching, playing all infield positions and usually batted in the cleanup spot. We won many championships over the years. Playing snooker in my miss spent youth, starting when I was 15 and pretty much lived in the pool hall 4 years straight, running the century mark…
Aboriginal Professional Speaker
I have given many talks, speeches, interviews over the years. Many have been related to my work and how events have evolved in my life. My background may be similar to yours or in fact totally opposite. My elevator story is, born one of 15 kids, living in a 900 sq. ft. home with no running water. Sports gave me…
Ted Williams, the name.
My name is Ted Williams, born as Edward, this is what is on my birth certificate. I come from the proud progressive First Nation known as Rama. Growing up there 1 of 15 children to Leland and Sheila Williams, with connections to Shawanaga, Nawash, Curve Lake, Hiawatha and Georgina through my ancestors and this is only what I am aware…