Sachigo Lake First Nation celebrated its 12th Annual Mamowskawin from July 9-15.
The community gathering, which brought positive lifestyles together, was held approximately 17 km northwest of the community. The gathering featured traditional and modern cooking, tea brewing at every tent and people cooking for family and friends. It also had nightly entertainment such as country music, classic rock, gospel singing and square dancing from local and guest musicians.
Maachestan, the Cree word for the annual spring river ice breakup, is happening all along the James Bay coast.




Maachestan, the Cree word for the annual spring river ice breakup, is happening all along the James Bay coast. This is a very important time of year for...
I was proud to see First Nation youth representing our northern homelands on the international stage this past month at the United Nations. Jeronimo...