Lee Park
Lee Park is a public park in North Bay.[1]
In Anishinabek News
- January 2017: The park contains the Gateway Arch, which served as a meeting point for environmental activists in December 2016. A group gathered here to sing and show support for the Standing Rock water protectors.[2]
- June 2018: The park served as the location for the Maamwi Kindaaswin pow wow on June 9-10, 2018.[3]
- May 2019: The park serves as the location for the Maamwi Kindaaswin Pow-Wow.[4]
- June 2019: The park served as the location for the 2019 Maamwi Kindaaswin Pow-Wow arena. The site hosted various activities including drumming, dancing, and authentic Indigenous craft vendors.[5]
- June 2022: The park served as the location for the Maamwi Kindaaswin Pow-Wow 2022. It hosted a large crowd for the event.[6]
- June 2023: The park served as the venue for the 15th annual Maamwi Kindaaswin Pow Wow in June 2023. Thousands of people gathered at this location to participate in Indigenous dancing and cultural celebrations.[7]
- June 2024: The park served as the grounds for the 16th annual Maamwi Kindaaswin Pow Wow. An arbour and two teepees were erected at this location for the cultural festivities.[8]
- June 2026: The park served as the location for the 18th annual Maamwi Kindaaswin pow wow in June 2026.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Thousands attend North Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre Pow Wow", Anishinabek News, 17 June 2026 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Lemons and protests", Anishinabek News, 6 January 2017 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "North Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre Pow Wow – Maamwi Kindaaswin – celebrates families", Anishinabek News, 27 June 2018 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Duct tape also good for pow-wow regalia!", Anishinabek News, 30 May 2019 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "All the teachings with drumming and dancing at the sunny Maamwi Kindaaswin Pow-Wow", Anishinabek News, 19 June 2019 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Canada’s Attorney General and the Speaker of the House sit in ceremony with North Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre at the Maamwi Kindaaswin Pow-Wow 2022", Anishinabek News, 16 June 2022 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "North Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre 15th Maamwi Kindaaswin Pow Wow a learning treat for the senses", Anishinabek News, 20 June 2023 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "50 years of friendship celebrated at the 16th Maamwi Kindaaswin Pow Wow", Anishinabek News, 19 June 2024 (archived copy; original article).