Freda McDonald
| Freda McDonald | |
|---|---|
| Died | 2018-01-01 |
Freda McDonald (died 1 January 2018) was a resident of Thunder Bay, Ontario.[1]
Newspaper record
- Photo notice in The Chronicle-Journal, 1981-05-16.[2]
- Index note: Old Fort William reopens.
- Photo notice in The Chronicle-Journal, 1991-08-09.[3]
- Index note: Summer school of fine arts.
- Biographical notice in The Chronicle-Journal, 1992-05-13.[4]
- Index note: Acheivement marked.
In Anishinabek News
- Home community: Sagkeeng First Nation[5]
- November 2019: She was recognized in 2019 as one of the first three Indigenous women inducted into the Thunder Bay Women's History Month exhibit. She shared her knowledge of Ojibwa culture and spirituality with Indigenous and non‐Indigenous people while working at Fort William Historical Park for many years. She was a residential school survivor who worked to make the community a better place for future generations.[5]
- January 2020: She designed clothing that was featured in a fashion show when Beverly Bannon was eight years old. She is remembered by Beverly Bannon for her work in fashion design. The article refers to this person as deceased (no date of death is given).[6]
- February 2021: She was a spiritual Elder who emphasized the vital importance of teaching traditional knowledge to children. She shared her cultural wisdom with the Dakobinaawaswaan Cradleboard Project before her passing. The article refers to this person as deceased (no date of death is given).[7]
- September 2023: She was a mentor to Beatrice Twance-Hynes and provided teachings on the drum and song translations before her passing. The article refers to this person as deceased (no date of death is given).[8]
- March 2026: She established the candy dance at pow wows to give back to the circle and honor children. Her legacy was mentioned during the 36th annual Lakehead University Indigenous Students' Association pow wow by emcee Todd Genno. The article refers to this person as deceased (no date of death is given).[9]
References
- ↑ The Chronicle-Journal, 4 January 2018, p. 7(B)
- ↑ The Chronicle-Journal, 16 May 1981, p. 19
- ↑ The Chronicle-Journal, 9 August 1991, p. 15
- ↑ The Chronicle-Journal, 13 May 1992, p. 15
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Late Water Walker Josephine Mandamin inducted into Thunder Bay’s Women’s History Month exhibit", Anishinabek News, 18 November 2019 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Inaugural Thunder Bay Indigenous Fashion Week closes with Indigenous runway show", Anishinabek News, 10 January 2020 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Dakobinaawaswan: An interview with Shirley Stevens – the Cradleboard Carrier", Anishinabek News, 1 February 2021 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Lakehead University’s Fall Harvest showcases traditional Indigenous teachings", Anishinabek News, 25 September 2023 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Lakehead University Indigenous Students’ Association celebrates 36th annual pow wow", Anishinabek News, 27 March 2026 (archived copy; original article).