By John Hooper Sr. MARATHON, ON – Hotdogs and Cupcakes held off Brokerlink 12-11. Brokerlink strand the tying run at 2nd in the 7th inning. Jagerbombers squeeked by CrossOver Video Jays 14-13 on a walk-off 3 run HR by Ross McWatch. Tristan Vollett hit a grand slam in the loss for the [Read more]
PIC RIVER, ON – Pic River First Nations, in partnership with the Township of Marathon, started to look at the development of the coastal trail between their two communities over 7 years ago however as often happens, there were changes of staff along the way and the project was placed on the [Read more]
Welcome to my new column! We’ve had three weeks to get used to this New Year of 2013, a year that we face with hope and aspirations, maybe some worry and anxiety, but most of us are moving ahead with firm resolve that 2013 is going to be a better year than any before. For [Read more]
PIC RIVER, ON – Sunday, July 24th the Ojibways of the Pic River First Nation held their 29th Annual Pow Wow at the Pic River Pow Wow grounds on the shores of the Pic. The theme for this year’s pow wow was “HONOURING ALL OUR RELATIONS”. Jim Misquart was Master of Ceremonies [Read more]
Area First Nations Create New Venture to Pursue Construction of High Voltage Transmission Line Thunder Bay, ON – Five First Nations today completed the creation of a new business venture through which they will hold their ownership interest in a proposed high voltage transmission line to be [Read more]
Pic River Aboriginal Day Celebrations by Karina Hunter PIC RIVER, ON – Saturday, June 19th Pic River First Nations residents welcomed their Northshore neighbours for a full day of family oriented fun. Activities began at 10am with Cultural Teachings in the Tipi at the Mouth of the Pic River; [Read more]
Le gouvernement McGuinty invite les Ontariennes et les Ontariens à s’imprégner de la culture autochtone Le 21 juin marque la Journée nationale des Autochtones. C’est une occasion unique de prendre part aux nombreuses activités culturelles autochtones qui se déroulent un peu partout [Read more]
McGuinty Government Encourages Ontarians To Experience Aboriginal Culture June 21 is National Aboriginal Day. This provides a unique opportunity to enjoy the numerous Aboriginal cultural events taking place across the province and learn about the rich heritage of Aboriginal peoples in Ontario and [Read more]
The Ojibways of the Pic River First Nations welcome you to join them in celebrating Aboriginal Day, this Saturday, June 19th. Family oriented events will be ongoing during the day, ending with a huge fireworks display in the evening at the Powwow grounds. This event is open and free to the [Read more]
Diabetes: In the Aboriginal Community by Karina Hunter Pic River residents living with diabetes have a new tool at their disposal, the ‘Diabetes: In the Aboriginal Community’ information pamphlet. Since January 2010, the Pic River Health Centre, has conducted extensive research to [Read more]
Pic River recognizes National Aboriginal Diabetes Day by Karina Hunter PIC RIVER FIRST NATION,– 05.07.10, National Aboriginal Diabetes Awareness Day was recognized in Pic River with a Diabetes Health Fair and Annual Diabetes Poker Walk last Friday, organized by Community Health Nurse [Read more]
