Parry Sound
Parry Sound is a community located south of the Shirley and Jim Fielding Northeast Cancer Centre.[1]
In Anishinabek News
- September 2020: Indigenous residents in this district are served by Niijaansinaanik Child and Family Services.[2]
- December 2020: Before the COVID-19 pandemic, Suzanne Smoke commuted four hours daily to her office in Parry Sound.[3]
- April 2021: A ceremony was held in this location on April 1, 2021, to celebrate the designation of Niijaansinaanik Child and Family Services.[4]
- June 2022: A 104-kilometre transmission line from Henvey Inlet First Nation connects to the electrical grid near Parry Sound.[5]
- October 2022: The broadcast footprint of Rez91 grew to cover this neighbouring area.[6]
- June 2025: The town marks one end of a 68-kilometre section of Highway 69 that has work remaining to be completed.[7]
- August 2026: A new elementary school was established in this community to serve students from kindergarten to grade six. The region is home to the enduring contributions of Indigenous Peoples and the legacy of Francis Pegahmagabow.[8]
- August 2026: The service area of the cancer centre extends south towards this town.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Indigenous Health Golf Benefit in Sudbury supporting community on the green and in health", Anishinabek News, 25 August 2026 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Niijaansinaanik Child and Family Services to meet with Associate Minister of Children and Women’s Issues", Anishinabek News, 10 September 2020 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Alderville First Nation member has work recognized with provincial award", Anishinabek News, 24 December 2020 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Circle of History made with Niijaansinaanik Child and Family Services", Anishinabek News, 20 April 2021 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "David Suzuki visits Henvey Inlet First Nation, discusses renewable energy project", Anishinabek News, 13 June 2022 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Chechock basement: Birthplace of another Nish radio station", Anishinabek News, 20 October 2022 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Successes of Indigenous construction company provided at Niagara Falls conference", Anishinabek News, 4 June 2025 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Near North District School Board announces Francis Pegahmagabow Elementary School as official name for new Parry Sound K-6 school", Anishinabek News, 22 August 2026 (archived copy; original article).