Long Point First Nation
| Long Point First Nation | |
|---|---|
| Type | First Nation government |
Long Point First Nation is an Anicinabe First Nation community in Winneway, Quebec.[1]
In Anishinabek News
- August 2016: Berlinda McLaren is a member of this First Nation.[2]
- June 2023: Long Point First Nation is the home community of artist Frank Polson. Elders from the First Nation crafted deerhide pouches for the pieces used in Jeu Mikinak Game.[3]
- June 2026: Members of this community, including Maryse Pichette, participated in the 2026 Maamwi Kindaaswin event.[4]
- July 2026: The community issued a statement of condolence following the death of Frank Polson, a respected member and artist. The First Nation government helped secure funding for the construction of Skydreamer Studio in the community. The community celebrated the official opening of a new art studio in June 2024.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Frank Polson painted over the dark times", Anishinabek News, 10 July 2026 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Students to benefit from A Circle of Caring in the new school year", Anishinabek News, 9 August 2016 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Polson canvas serves as game ‘board’", Anishinabek News, 27 June 2023 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Thousands attend North Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre Pow Wow", Anishinabek News, 17 June 2026 (archived copy; original article).