Nipigon
Nipigon is a town in Ontario mentioned in Lakehead University Alumni Spotlight stories.[1]
It is the birthplace of educator Omer Belisle. The area features ice climbing sites and the Nipigon River, which is known for its brook trout.[2]
The name appears in the Lakehead University Alumni Spotlight profiles of Omer Belisle, Daniela Carlino and Carlin Val.[1][2][3]
In Anishinabek News
- April 2015: The town is the location of St. Edward's School, where local children participated in a workshop in February 2015.[4]
- September 2015: Red Rock Indian Band holds investments in office buildings located in this community.[5]
- September 2015: The Red Rock Indian Band operates office buildings in this town.[6]
- January 2016: The town contains amenities such as a hospital, grocery store, and pharmacy used by nearby First Nations. It is located about 44 minutes west of Pays Plat.[7]
- July 2016: Sheila Hephner was raised in this community before moving to the United States.[8]
- December 2016: The family trapline of Janelle Wawia is located near this community.[9]
- January 2017: Tony Nobis was born in this community.[10]
- June 2017: The Healing Walk route passes through this town, where participants plan to walk across the new bridge.[11]
- December 2017: The community is home to St. Edward Catholic School and is served by the Superior North Catholic District School Board.[12]
- December 2017: Darrell Wawia grew up in this area before starting his career in the electrical trade.[13]
- May 2018: Margaret Hedican worked as an art teacher in this community.[14]
- May 2018: Recording engineer Robert Nickerson worked on a hand drumming CD project with women from this community.[15]
- April 2020: The community had four confirmed cases of COVID-19 reported by early April 2020. It is located approximately two kilometres away from Red Rock Indian Band across the Nipigon River Bridge.[16]
- January 2021: Curler Al Hackner was born in this community.[17]
- August 2022: A medical clinic in this location provided treatment services for residents of Biinjitiwaabik Zaaging Anishinaabek.[18]
- September 2024: Indigenous remains were uncovered at the site of a planned Parks Canada visitor centre in the community. Earth from the disturbed burial site was relocated to various locations around the town and surrounding areas.[19]
- October 2024: The community was the site of a planned protest by Red Rock Indian Band on October 21, 2024. Earth from a disturbed burial site was distributed to various locations throughout the township during a Parks Canada construction project.[20]
- October 2024: The community was the site of a protest on October 21, 2024, involving several regional First Nation leaders. Ancestral remains were uncovered and subsequently displaced throughout the town during a Parks Canada construction project.[21]
- November 2024: The community was mentioned as the site of a past incident where Indigenous remains were disturbed during a project involving Parks Canada.[22]
- January 2025: A book launch event for Migizi and Giniw's Important Journey: Niish Migizi Bimisewin was held here on January 29, 2025. The authors chose this location because outlying communities are significant to the book's storyline and project.[23]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "A Man of Conviction", Lakehead University Alumni Spotlight, 4 October 2023 (archived copy; original page).
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Lakehead University a second home to the Carlinos", Lakehead University Alumni Spotlight, 4 March 2019 (archived copy; original page).
- ↑ "Climb Every Mountain", Lakehead University Alumni Spotlight, 11 December 2023 (archived copy; original page).
- ↑ "Tribute to Ember Tuck-Wynne and Red Rock Indian Band", Anishinabek News, 1 April 2015 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Red Rock opens professional business complex", Anishinabek News, 3 September 2015 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Dilico opens new office", Anishinabek News, 9 September 2015 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Nipigon River Bridge repair raises questions about Fort William’s James Street swing bridge", Anishinabek News, 14 January 2016 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Going the distance for the Martin family in Red Rock Indian Band", Anishinabek News, 23 July 2016 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Artist draws on trapping heritage to create contemporary work", Anishinabek News, 1 December 2016 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Executive Director of the Ontario Aboriginal HIV/AIDS Strategy passes to the Spirit World", Anishinabek News, 17 January 2017 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "‘We’re walking for healing ourselves’ says Chief Towegishig", Anishinabek News, 19 June 2017 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "New curriculum to include Indigenous education", Anishinabek News, 20 December 2017 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Fisher Powerline Construction Ltd. coming to northwestern Ontario", Anishinabek News, 29 December 2017 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Biinjitiwaabik Zaaging Anishinaabek artist publishes book to celebrate creating art for others", Anishinabek News, 16 May 2018 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Biigtigong Nishnaabeg hand drummer and singer launches CD", Anishinabek News, 22 May 2018 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "‘Everyone is working together to try to combat this,’ says Red Rock Indian Band Chief", Anishinabek News, 8 April 2020 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Sports Series: Indigenous curler continues adding to his impressive resume", Anishinabek News, 12 January 2021 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Fort William First Nation Chief offers words of compassion and care during Unity Gathering", Anishinabek News, 29 August 2022 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Political Quarterly Update: Summer", Anishinabek News, 9 September 2024 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Red Rock Indian Band plans peaceful protest in fight to return ancestors home", Anishinabek News, 17 October 2024 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Red Rock Indian Band holds peaceful protest", Anishinabek News, 29 October 2024 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Fort William First Nation opposes Ontario Power Generation redevelopment project", Anishinabek News, 26 November 2024 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Eagles teach youth about living a good life in newly launched book", Anishinabek News, 30 January 2025 (archived copy; original article).