Chalet Lodge
Chalet Lodge is a building in the Red Rock Indian Band community.[1]
In Anishinabek News
- January 2014: The lodge was originally constructed by a railway company in the 1920s and was purchased by Red Rock Indian Band in 2008. Plans for the property include upgrading the restaurant to commercial capacity and renovating cabins to house construction workers. The 22-acre property is situated overlooking Lake Helen and the Nipigon River adjacent to the southwest corner of the reserve.[2]
- September 2018: The building was furnished with donated kitchenware and supplies delivered by Glen Hare in 2018.[3]
- September 2020: It was the planned location for a large gathering in mid-August 2020 before the event was changed to small regional gatherings.[4]
- April 2021: The lodge was originally constructed in 1921 by the Canadian Pacific Railway to serve as an executive retreat. Renovations to winterize the building include adding insulation, replacing windows, and installing a heat source to support off-season tourism. The facility is used to promote Anishinaabe culture and history through education and training opportunities.[5]
- October 2024: The lodge hosted a luncheon feast following the peaceful protest and march on October 21, 2024.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Red Rock Indian Band holds peaceful protest", Anishinabek News, 29 October 2024 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Red Rock Community Profile: Renovated lodge key element of business plans", Anishinabek News, 31 January 2014 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Biinjitiwaabik Zaaging Anishinaabek celebrates 31st Traditional Annual Pow Wow", Anishinabek News, 5 September 2018 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Indigenous Food Circle kicks off workshops to guide back to food sovereignty and self-determined food systems", Anishinabek News, 3 September 2020 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Red Rock Indian Band to enhance and expand tourism", Anishinabek News, 23 April 2021 (archived copy; original article).