Wasauksing First Nation
Wasauksing First Nation is an Anishinaabe First Nation community.[1]
In Anishinabek News
- April 2013: This community is among the locations served by the delivery team from Village Chrysler Dodge Jeep.[2]
- August 2013: Wasauksing First Nation implemented a monthly Good Food Box program in the spring of 2013.[3]
- September 2013: The health centre at this community was provided with walking poles to encourage Nordic pole walking.[4]
- November 2013: The community is one of the members of Regional Education Council #4.[5]
- January 2014: A Community Kitchen workshop was conducted at Wasauksing First Nation to promote healthy eating habits.[6]
- September 2016: Citizens from this community living in the Sudbury area were encouraged to attend a regional session at the N'Swakamok Native Friendship Centre.[7]
- November 2016: Women of Wasauksing First Nation worked for the 23rd Regiment Overseas contingent.[8]
- December 2016: The community is a member of the Waabnoong Bemjiwang Tribal Council participating in the new child welfare initiative.[9]
- September 2017: A member from this community, Lindsay McConnell, serves on the Anishinabek Nation Child Well-Being Law Working Group.[10]
- March 2018: The community is involved in a plan to establish a designated First Nations child welfare agency.[11]
- May 2018: The community is the home of Chico Ralf.[12]
- August 2018: The community is the home nation of gold-medal kayaker Shkaabwis Tabobondung.[13]
- September 2018: This community served as a co-host for the annual Robinson Huron Treaty gathering in September 2018.[14]
- October 2018: Community member Jodi Contin shared her views on cannabis as a medicine following federal legalization in 2018.[15]
- December 2018: The community leadership supported a report calling for reforms to the Thunder Bay Police force. The Chief and council advocated for an external peer-review process for police investigations.[16]
- March 2019: The community is the home of grass dancer Shkaabewis Tabobondung, who appears in the credits of the film Cultural Mindfulness: Everyone Has A Story.[17]
- March 2019: The community is home to the radio station CHRZ Rez 91. Several recipients of the Debwewin Citation, including Waubgeshig Rice and the Chechocks, are from this nation.[18]
- April 2019: Waubgeshig Rice grew up in this community during the 1980s as it worked to reconnect with its heritage. Parents in the community advocated for children up to grade eight to be educated locally at the Ryerson Indian Day School.[19]
- April 2019: The community is a member of the Niijaansinaanik child and family services collective. Community member Debbie Johnson painted the logo for the new agency.[20]
- May 2019: Citizens of this community, including teacher Johna Hupfield, attend or work at Parry Sound High School. The community is one of five First Nations in the area that send students to Parry Sound High School.[21]
- November 2019: This community was the home of Francis Pegahmagabow, who served as its Chief for several years. Life in this community was heavily controlled by Indian Agents who dictated daily affairs and blocked efforts to improve local conditions.[22]
- January 2020: The community is one of the six First Nations supported by Niijaansinaanik Child and Family Services as of January 2020.[23]
- July 2020: An Elder from this community issued a global call for prayers to support world healing.[24]
- September 2020: This community is included in the service area of Niijaansinaanik Child and Family Services.[25]
- February 2021: The community is the home First Nation of Shanell King.[26]
- March 2021: Wasauksing First Nation is the home community of Anishinabek Police Service constable Sheema Osipenko. The community is served by a cluster of five or six police officers from the Anishinabek Police Service.[27]
- April 2021: Families in this community can access prevention and care services from Niijaansinaanik Child and Family Services.[28]
- April 2021: The community is part of a tribal council initiative to modernize information management for First Nations infrastructure. The community's asset management plan was drafted using provincial standards in the absence of federal service delivery guidelines.[29]
- May 2021: Francis Pegahmagabow assumed leadership positions with this nation after his military service.[30]
- September 2021: The community hosted a ceremony in September 2021 to celebrate the designation of Niijaansinaanik Child and Family Services. It is one of the six First Nations taking back the care for their children through the agency's mandate.[31]
- October 2021: Waubgeshig Rice was housesitting in Wasauksing First Nation during the 2003 power outage that inspired his fiction. The community provided a sense of comfort during the blackout due to the land-based knowledge of its residents.[32]
- March 2022: This community is the home of Spencer Welling, a participant in a water science training program.[33]
- April 2022: The author Sharon King is a Potawatomi person from Wasauksing First Nation.[34]
- September 2022: The community is one of the member nations served by Niijaansinaanik Child and Family Services.[35]
- September 2022: The community's water treatment plant served as a training site for intern Isaiah Tabobondung.[36]
- October 2022: The radio station Rez91 was developed and operated out of a basement in this community for 17 years.[37]
- November 2022: The community is one of the member nations involved in the transition to the Orange Standard Service Delivery Model.[38]
- November 2022: Two circuit riders from the community won first place in two Builders Challenge competitions in 2022. The community representatives participated in plumbing and door repair challenges at the First Nations Housing Conference.[39]
- January 2023: Artist Tyler Tabobondung Rushnell is a member of this First Nation.[40]
- April 2023: Francis Pegahmagabow lived in this community and served as its Chief and Councillor. The community was previously referred to as Parry Island First Nation.[41]
- June 2023: This community is the home First Nation of author and journalist Waubgeshig Rice.[42]
- July 2023: This community helped originate the Parry Sound High School Pow Wow as a social event many years ago. The community supports the Niigaan Gdizhaami Fund, which provided financial assistance for the 2023 school pow wow.[43]
- July 2023: Wasauksing First Nation is the location of the Wasauksing Kinomaugewgamik school.[44]
- July 2023: John Beaucage is a former Chief of this First Nation.[45]
- October 2023: Waubgeshig Rice is a member of this community. The author's upbringing in an Anishinaabe community inspired the themes of his novels.[46]
- February 2024: Author Waubgeshig Rice is a member of this community.[47]
- March 2024: Community members Jeanette Bondy and Chico Ralf were both inducted into the Little NHL Hall of Fame in 2024.[48]
- March 2024: The community sent a full team of students to participate in the 50th Little Native Hockey League tournament. The community's team is known as the Wasauksing Islanders.[49]
- April 2024: The community is represented in military history by veterans such as Francis Pegahmagabow and the Ten Eyck brothers.[50]
- May 2024: The community hosts an annual 11.52 km Water Walk that concludes at the Seguin River. Members of the community travelled to Mattawa to join Josephine Mandamin on her walk of the Great Lakes.[51]
- June 2024: Several Elders from the community, including Joyce Tabobondung, attended the grand opening of the new child welfare building. The community is one of the nations served by Niijaansinaanik Child and Family Services.[52]
- July 2024: Ashley St. Pierre attended a healing circle at the community's gathering centre in 2022. A Knowledge Keeper from the community encouraged the pursuit of an Indigenous trustee position on the Near North District School Board.[53]
- February 2025: The community became part of the Robinson-Huron Treaty of 1850 after a meeting held on September 16, 1850.[54]
- February 2025: The drum group Indian Road from this community served as the co-host drum for the 35th annual Canadore College Pow Wow.[55]
- July 2025: This community is the home of filmmaker Rebeka Tabobondung. It served as one of the six filming locations for the documentary series Spirit of Birth.[56]
- August 2025: This community is part of a service cluster for The Pathway Helper program alongside Shawanaga First Nation and Magnetawan First Nation.[57]
- November 2025: The community is the home First Nation of Mangeshig Pawis-Steckley, who won a 2025 literary award.[58]
- January 2026: This community is the home of novelist Waubgeshig Rice.[59]
- May 2026: Residents of this community shared their belief that a whole human being consists of the corporal body, the soul, and the shadow. Community members including Jonas King and Francis Pegahmagabow provided information to Diamond Jenness during his visit. The community's residents believed that the shadow remains in the earthly realm near the place of burial after death.[60]
- June 2026: Waubgeshig Rice was raised in this community, which he described as a humble upbringing without running water or electricity. The community's environment and traditional harvesting practices influenced the perspective of author Waubgeshig Rice.[61]
- July 2026: Mangeshig Pawis-Steckley spent the summer of 2020 living in this community with his mother. The author acquired his pet cat from a cousin while staying in this First Nation community.[62]
- August 2026: The community provided guidance and permission to the Near North District School Board to use the name of their former leader. Chief Shane Tabobondung expressed gratitude that the story of Francis Pegahmagabow will inspire future generations.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "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).
- ↑ "Car dealership has loyal First Nations customers", Anishinabek News, 26 April 2013 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Healthy eating in a box", Anishinabek News, 16 August 2013 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Pole walking a better workout", Anishinabek News, 19 September 2013 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Kinomaadswin Education Body board members selected", Anishinabek News, 12 November 2013 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Health unit offers cooking classes", Anishinabek News, 13 January 2014 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "First Nation citizens urged to come to important education meeting on Monday afternoon in Sudbury", Anishinabek News, 16 September 2016 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Anishinabe Kwe and The Great War", Anishinabek News, 11 November 2016 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "An historical venture in child protection", Anishinabek News, 23 December 2016 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Child Well-Being Law not an agency", Anishinabek News, 24 September 2017 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Waabnoong Bemjiwang Child Well-Being working to bring kids home", Anishinabek News, 27 March 2018 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Ontario South girls hockey team wins silver at the 2018 Aboriginal Hockey Championships", Anishinabek News, 29 May 2018 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Nipissing First Nation champion paddler inspired by son’s gold medals", Anishinabek News, 7 August 2018 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "‘Renewing our Relations’ is this year’s theme for the annual Robinson Huron Treaty gathering", Anishinabek News, 20 September 2018 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Uncertainty remains as cannabis legislation comes into effect", Anishinabek News, 17 October 2018 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Letter to the Editor: Anishinabek Nation leader questions safety of First Nation citizens in Thunder Bay", Anishinabek News, 19 December 2018 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Everyone should watch Cultural Mindfulness: Everyone has a story", Anishinabek News, 20 March 2019 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Rez 91 journalists to receive Debwewin Citation in storytelling", Anishinabek News, 27 March 2019 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Waubgeshig Rice shares journey to Moon of the Crusted Snow", Anishinabek News, 3 April 2019 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Historic Niijaansinaanik agency to protect Indigenous children", Anishinabek News, 17 April 2019 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "‘…We’re not being heard,’ says Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief on recent provincial education cuts", Anishinabek News, 14 May 2019 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Teach your children", Anishinabek News, 11 November 2019 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Ministry approves agency advancement", Anishinabek News, 31 January 2020 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Letter to the Editor: Global call for prayers led by Anishinaabe Elder from Turtle Island", Anishinabek News, 13 July 2020 (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).
- ↑ "Anishinaabe guest speakers celebrate Black History Month", Anishinabek News, 27 February 2021 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "New Anishinabek Police Service constable looks forward to serving her community of Wasauksing", Anishinabek News, 5 March 2021 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Circle of History made with Niijaansinaanik Child and Family Services", Anishinabek News, 20 April 2021 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Waabnoong Bemjiwang uses technology for precise infrastructure strategy", Anishinabek News, 27 April 2021 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Research project honours First Nation veterans in final resting place", Anishinabek News, 25 May 2021 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Six First Nations celebrate Niijaansinaanik Indigenous Child Welfare Agency designation", Anishinabek News, 22 September 2021 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Rice discusses sequel to best-selling book during alumni week activities at alma mater", Anishinabek News, 20 October 2021 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively donate $500,000 in support of Training, Education and Skills Development for Indigenous youth and young adults", Anishinabek News, 28 March 2022 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Book review: Amik", Anishinabek News, 4 April 2022 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Niijaansinaanik Orange Standard: Redesigning child well-being", Anishinabek News, 13 September 2022 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Next generation of Indigenous water treatment operators ready to support local water quality", Anishinabek News, 27 September 2022 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Chechock basement: Birthplace of another Nish radio station", Anishinabek News, 20 October 2022 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "The new Orange Standard is a redesign of child well-being", Anishinabek News, 4 November 2022 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Wasauksing First Nation Circuit Riders take home first place during First Nations Housing Conference", Anishinabek News, 21 November 2022 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Maple Leafs stage Indigenous Celebration game", Anishinabek News, 10 January 2023 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Francis Pegahmagabow brought to life on stage for next generation", Anishinabek News, 5 April 2023 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Anishinaabe author, journalist awarded honourary doctorate in letters", Anishinabek News, 27 June 2023 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Return of pow wow a profound event for Parry Sound High School community", Anishinabek News, 1 July 2023 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Magnetawan First Nation Cultural Teachings gathering features clan teachings", Anishinabek News, 4 July 2023 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Counsel congratulates Principal John Beaucage on his appointment to the Order of Canada", Anishinabek News, 8 July 2023 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Waubgeshig Rice proud of his thrilling new novel", Anishinabek News, 30 October 2023 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Rice will serve as a mentor for program featuring budding Indigenous writers", Anishinabek News, 20 February 2024 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Little NHL Hall of Fame inducts 15 new members", Anishinabek News, 11 March 2024 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Nipissing youth following in father’s footsteps by playing in milestone Little NHL event", Anishinabek News, 13 March 2024 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Book review: Warriors & Nations: Voices from the Original Peoples", Anishinabek News, 1 April 2024 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "The legacy of the Water Walker inspires the Wasauksing Kinomaugewgamik 13th annual Water Walk", Anishinabek News, 29 May 2024 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Niijaansinaanik Child and Family Services celebrates new building", Anishinabek News, 28 June 2024 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Anishinaabekwe appointed as new Near North District School Board Chair", Anishinabek News, 15 July 2024 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Opinion: Discovery Harbour, Penetanguishene: Missing the Mark", Anishinabek News, 3 February 2025 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Colourful fun gathering at the 35th Canadore Pow Wow", Anishinabek News, 10 February 2025 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Powerful reclamation of birth and culture in new APTN Lumi and Rezolution Pictures series", Anishinabek News, 21 July 2025 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Conference attendees provided details on program involving well-being workers on police calls", Anishinabek News, 15 August 2025 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "First Nation writers capture literary awards", Anishinabek News, 13 November 2025 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Moon of the Crusted Snow destined for the big screen", Anishinabek News, 8 January 2026 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "The care of the Udjibbom", Anishinabek News, 11 May 2026 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Learning from Anishinabek authors at LitFest 2026", Anishinabek News, 1 June 2026 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Wasauksing First Nation citizen pens a children’s book about his family pet", Anishinabek News, 17 July 2026 (archived copy; original article).