August 23, 2012 Volume 39 Number 26
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Jordan Nolan stands with the Stanley Cup on the iconic Garden River bridge.
Jordan Nolan stands with the Stanley Cup on the iconic Garden River bridge.
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photos by Adam Biehler/special to Wawatay News
Norbert Witt, Jackie Hookimaw-Witt and Dominic Hookimaw designed, created and installed the stained glass windows in Attawapiskat’s church. The window panels represent one of the six seasons in Cree culture, as well as telling a story relevant to the community.
photos by Adam Biehler/special to Wawatay News
Norbert Witt, Jackie Hookimaw-Witt and Dominic Hookimaw designed, created and installed the stained glass windows in Attawapiskat’s church. The window panels represent one of the six seasons in Cree culture, as well as telling a story relevant to the community.
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Norbert Witt, Jackie Hookimaw-Witt and Dominic Hookimaw designed, created and installed the stained glass windows in Attawapiskat’s church. The window panels represent one of the six seasons in Cree culture, as well as telling a story relevant to the community.
photos by Adam Biehler/special to Wawatay News
Norbert Witt, Jackie Hookimaw-Witt and Dominic Hookimaw designed, created and installed the stained glass windows in Attawapiskat’s church. The window panels represent one of the six seasons in Cree culture, as well as telling a story relevant to the community.
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Bridget Perrier
Bridget Perrier
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Bridget Perrier travels to cities across Canada conducting awareness workshops on prostitution.
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Bridget Perrier travels to cities across Canada conducting awareness workshops on prostitution.
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First Nations sex trade workers in cities across Canada continue to be mostly ignored by both the general public and service providers. In places such as Thunder Bay, the problem remains and few are doing anything about it.
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First Nations sex trade workers in cities across Canada continue to be mostly ignored by both the general public and service providers. In places such as Thunder Bay, the problem remains and few are doing anything about it.
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Numbers of tourists along James Bay coast has been in decline for a number of years, including a decline in the number of train passengers riding to Moosonee, according to a local travel association. New federal funding hopes to change that pattern.
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Numbers of tourists along James Bay coast has been in decline for a number of years, including a decline in the number of train passengers riding to Moosonee, according to a local travel association. New federal funding hopes to change that pattern.
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Seagull eggs were harvested from the north shore of Lake Superior.
Seagull eggs were harvested from the north shore of Lake Superior.
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John Ferris/Special to Wawatay News
New Nishnawbe Aski Nation executive council meets its constituents.
John Ferris/Special to Wawatay News
New Nishnawbe Aski Nation executive council meets its constituents.
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Deer Lake summer, date unknown.
Deer Lake summer, date unknown.
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Josias Fiddler
Josias Fiddler
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Harvey Yesno of Eabametoong First Nation was elected NAN Grand Chief on Aug. 15, winning by one vote over Terry Waboose. Alvin Fiddler, Goyce Kakegamic and Les Louttit were elected Deputy Grand Chiefs.
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Harvey Yesno of Eabametoong First Nation was elected NAN Grand Chief on Aug. 15, winning by one vote over Terry Waboose. Alvin Fiddler, Goyce Kakegamic and Les Louttit were elected Deputy Grand Chiefs.
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Goyce Kakegamic gets sworn in as deputy grand chief during NAN’s Keywaywin Conference in Kashechewan on August 15. Kakegamic is joined by Alvin Fiddler and Les Louttit as deputy grand chiefs.
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Goyce Kakegamic gets sworn in as deputy grand chief during NAN’s Keywaywin Conference in Kashechewan on August 15. Kakegamic is joined by Alvin Fiddler and Les Louttit as deputy grand chiefs.
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Los Angeles Kings’ forward Jordan Nolan brought the Stanley Cup to Garden River on Aug. 20, for a parade and party. See page 14.
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Los Angeles Kings’ forward Jordan Nolan brought the Stanley Cup to Garden River on Aug. 20, for a parade and party. See page 14.
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Derrick Starlight had the Creefest crowd cracking up with his impersonations of puppets mixed with native jokes.
Lenny Carpenter — Wawatay News
Derrick Starlight had the Creefest crowd cracking up with his impersonations of puppets mixed with native jokes.
Lenny Carpenter — Wawatay News
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Jordan Nolan of the LA Kings brought the Stanley Cup to Garden River First Nation on Aug. 20, where hundreds gathered to celebrate the accomplishments of the 23-year-old First Nations NHL player.
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Jordan Nolan of the LA Kings brought the Stanley Cup to Garden River First Nation on Aug. 20, where hundreds gathered to celebrate the accomplishments of the 23-year-old First Nations NHL player.
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Barry McLoughlin of Mishkeegogamang was one of only a handful of 15-year-olds at a recent national championship in Aurora. While he didn’t make the cut, just playing in the tournament was an accomplishment.
Submitted photo by Anna Phelan
Barry McLoughlin of Mishkeegogamang was one of only a handful of 15-year-olds at a recent national championship in Aurora. While he didn’t make the cut, just playing in the tournament was an accomplishment.
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Children at the Naotkamegwanning wilderness camp act a play tracing the history of First Nations people from pre-contact. The play was one way that organizers of the camp tried to teach the children their own history and instill in them a desire to learn more about their own culture.
Coordinator Joyce White said that when she learned her own history and culture she stopped feeling shame for her brown skin, language and food, and that is what she hopes to pass down to the children.
Photos submitted by Joyce White
Children at the Naotkamegwanning wilderness camp act a play tracing the history of First Nations people from pre-contact. The play was one way that organizers of the camp tried to teach the children their own history and instill in them a desire to learn more about their own culture.
Coordinator Joyce White said that when she learned her own history and culture she stopped feeling shame for her brown skin, language and food, and that is what she hopes to pass down to the children.
Photos submitted by Joyce White
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Children at the Naotkamegwanning wilderness camp act a play tracing the history of First Nations people from pre-contact. The play was one way that organizers of the camp tried to teach the children their own history and instill in them a desire to learn more about their own culture.
Coordinator Joyce White said that when she learned her own history and culture she stopped feeling shame for her brown skin, language and food, and that is what she hopes to pass down to the children.
Photos submitted by Joyce White
Children at the Naotkamegwanning wilderness camp act a play tracing the history of First Nations people from pre-contact. The play was one way that organizers of the camp tried to teach the children their own history and instill in them a desire to learn more about their own culture.
Coordinator Joyce White said that when she learned her own history and culture she stopped feeling shame for her brown skin, language and food, and that is what she hopes to pass down to the children.
Photos submitted by Joyce White
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Children at the Naotkamegwanning wilderness camp act a play tracing the history of First Nations people from pre-contact. The play was one way that organizers of the camp tried to teach the children their own history and instill in them a desire to learn more about their own culture.
Coordinator Joyce White said that when she learned her own history and culture she stopped feeling shame for her brown skin, language and food, and that is what she hopes to pass down to the children.
Photos submitted by Joyce White
Children at the Naotkamegwanning wilderness camp act a play tracing the history of First Nations people from pre-contact. The play was one way that organizers of the camp tried to teach the children their own history and instill in them a desire to learn more about their own culture.
Coordinator Joyce White said that when she learned her own history and culture she stopped feeling shame for her brown skin, language and food, and that is what she hopes to pass down to the children.
Photos submitted by Joyce White
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Children at the Naotkamegwanning wilderness camp act a play tracing the history of First Nations people from pre-contact. The play was one way that organizers of the camp tried to teach the children their own history and instill in them a desire to learn more about their own culture.
Coordinator Joyce White said that when she learned her own history and culture she stopped feeling shame for her brown skin, language and food, and that is what she hopes to pass down to the children.
Photos submitted by Joyce White
Children at the Naotkamegwanning wilderness camp act a play tracing the history of First Nations people from pre-contact. The play was one way that organizers of the camp tried to teach the children their own history and instill in them a desire to learn more about their own culture.
Coordinator Joyce White said that when she learned her own history and culture she stopped feeling shame for her brown skin, language and food, and that is what she hopes to pass down to the children.
Photos submitted by Joyce White
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Children at the Naotkamegwanning wilderness camp act a play tracing the history of First Nations people from pre-contact. The play was one way that organizers of the camp tried to teach the children their own history and instill in them a desire to learn more about their own culture.
Coordinator Joyce White said that when she learned her own history and culture she stopped feeling shame for her brown skin, language and food, and that is what she hopes to pass down to the children.
Photos submitted by Joyce White
Children at the Naotkamegwanning wilderness camp act a play tracing the history of First Nations people from pre-contact. The play was one way that organizers of the camp tried to teach the children their own history and instill in them a desire to learn more about their own culture.
Coordinator Joyce White said that when she learned her own history and culture she stopped feeling shame for her brown skin, language and food, and that is what she hopes to pass down to the children.
Photos submitted by Joyce White
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