Tomorrow is Cathy Nickerson’s funeral and I am not at all looking forward to it. Although I know ‘closure’ is something we need when dealing with the loss of someone special but I would have preferred to see her children for a much happier occasion. I did not realize at Christmas [Read more]
To read the original article I wrote regarding the Pic Mobert First Nation Powwow, click here: www.karinahunter.com/?p=4925 . Benjamin Bedwash performs @ 24th Annual Pic Mobert Powwow Photos are of 12 year old Benjamin Bedwash, during his Hoop Dance performance at Pic Mobert First Nation’s [Read more]
Celebrating Tradition by Karina Hunter Pic Mobert First Nation hosted their 24th Annual Powwow this weekend on the shores of the White River. Native and Non-native participants and spectators braved wet cold weather to enjoy traditional drumming, singing, dance, foods and crafts [Read more]
Well, it’s almost here… Originally Wadgefest was intended as a ‘school reunion’ unfortunately for reasons that weren’t entirely released the school reunion was cancelled but there were many people who had already planned their trip to Manitouwadge or their events and [Read more]
If you live or have lived in Manitouwadge during the last 30-40 years you most certainly knew of Cathy Nickerson, in some capacity. She was the kind of person that ‘everybody knows’ because her warmth of spirit just had a way of drawing people in to want to know her. She lived here [Read more]
McGuinty Government names members of the Rural and Northern Health Care Panel by Karina Hunter An announcement from Queen’s Park today regarding member selection for the Rural and Northern Health Care Panel included good news that Algoma-Manitoulin MPP Mike Brown, has been [Read more]
Well, I’ve been over my head with backing up the computer, getting back from White Lake (did I mention we had to pack up in the pouring rain, I almost lost my mind when I thought our arrangements for having the camper parked fell through and ended up at the front gate office in my [Read more]
Looking through last year’s Pow Wow photos and had to upload this video. There is no sound, you’ll have to imagine the drums playing. I love how she sees the dancer coming and seems to keep looking over like she feels she’s joined him. [Read more]
I originally posted this July 19th, 2009 and it has since been published in the Chronicle Journal (soon to run in The Echo I hope) but thought it was worth posting again as a reminder that if you have an opinion regarding this by-law, you should submit it in writting to the Township & not [Read more]
PART 1 here: http://www.karinahunter.com/?p=4464 To read an article from my coverage of this event, click this link http://www.karinahunter.com/?p=4435 Add your comments/questions about the flight here http://www.karinahunter.com/?p=4435#comments Want to order prints? List of products & prices [Read more]
To read an article from my coverage of this event, click this link http://www.karinahunter.com/?p=4435 Add your comments/questions about the flight here http://www.karinahunter.com/?p=4435#comments Want to order prints? List of products & prices available from HunterPhotography click here: [Read more]
Cross Canada flight touches down in Marathon by Karina Hunter What may be the largest group of non-military aircraft ever to fly together in Canada lifted off from suburban Vancouver airports Friday for a cross-country journey to mark the centennial of flight in Canada. More than 100 [Read more]
Will be working on my article shortly but for now just had to make a quick post. Our day was GREAT. Before heading out we went by Grandpapa’s house to ask him one more time if he wanted to come along (he had declined earlier in the morning) and we were really happy when he [Read more]
On our way out to Marathon, ON to cover the CrossCanadaFlight of 100 aircraft (+) in honour of 100 years of flight in Canada… Photos tomorrow!! [Read more]
Parks across the country celebrated this weekend, with special events and programs in recognition of the 20th anniversary of Canada Parks Day on July 18th. At White Lake Provincial Park on Hwy17, East of Thunder Bay participants included families camping at the park as well as day visitors [Read more]
