Pigeon Lake
Pigeon Lake is a lake in the hereditary territory of James Whetung.[1]
In Anishinabek News
- July 2020: The lake is the site of a long-standing conflict between wild rice harvesters and cottage owners. It is the real-world setting for the documentary Cottagers and Indians.[2]
- September 2026: Pigeon Lake was the traditional gathering, hunting, and fishing grounds of the grandfather of James Whetung. Efforts to restore wild rice populations have been centered on the waters of Pigeon Lake for approximately 44 years.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "James Whetung works to restore wild rice and reconnect generations", Anishinabek News, 16 September 2026 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Successful play from Curve Lake First Nation playwright adapted into documentary", Anishinabek News, 3 July 2020 (archived copy; original article).