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Wikwemikong and Six Nations Tourism come together for Two Nations Paddle
Wikwemikong and Six Nations tourism will reunite for the two nations cultural experience on Manitoulin Island starting Thursday. Wikwemikong and Six Nations tourism will reunite for the two nations cultural experience on Manitoulin Island starting Thursday. Organizers said the event is meant to rekindle friendships, empower nations and educate visitors through song, dance and food. 'It's about reclaiming culture, it's about reclaiming stories,' said Luke Wassegijig, senior manager of tourism and community development with Wikwemikong Tourism. Wiky tourism Wikwemikong and Six Nations tourism will reunite for the two nations cultural experience on Manitoulin Island starting Thursday. (File) 'It's about getting the community involved. And that's the bigger piece for us, right? It's really about building community.' The event this year will be held on Georgian Bay and is just one of several events taking place in the next three days. Events kicked off Thursday night with a guided medicine hike and star teaching, while Day 2 on Friday features the canoe journey. Day 3 will be spent celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day. 'Everything starts at 930 a.m. with our unceded Journey Tour,' Wassegijig said. 'It's really an infused experience. It's a historical tour … But it's going to be infused with Haudenosaunee history and their history of wampum and so it's going to be really special.' Special smoke dance Saturday will also include a powwow featuring a special smoke dance and woodland showcase, a presentation of Baagaadowwin and Lacrosse, as well as a two nations culinary experience. 'I think my favourite part is celebrating the two cultures on one dish. It really represents that wampum, the one dish with one spoon,' said Jaquie Jamieson of Six Nations Tourism. Organizers said the event is all about amplifying the voice of Indigenous tourism. 'We appreciate all the people who come out and listen and learn and take away what they can and share it with other people,' Jamieson added. Wikwemikong Tourism will travel to six nations in October for a similar event to celebrate the harvest season. Organizers hope to expand the event next year by bringing the culinary experience to Berlin Food Week.
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Two nations paddle event returns
Northern Ontario Watch Wikwemikong and Six Nations tourism will reunite for the two nations cultural experience on Manitoulin Island starting Thursday.
CTV News
31-05-2025
- General
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Pride Month launches early in Elliot Lake, Manitoulin Island
Pride Month kicks off early in Elliot Lake and on Manitoulin Island. Elliot Lake's deputy mayor raised the flag alongside 2SLGBTQI+ community members while in Wikwemikong tribal police raised a Pride flag at their detachment and donned rainbow vests, with month-long activities planned in both communities.
CTV News
28-05-2025
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Manitoulin Island police seize drugs, weapons in traffic stop
Wikwemikong Tribal Police Service seized $11,000 in suspected cocaine and fentanyl along with weapons and other drug tracking paraphernalia during a traffic stop on May 25, 2025. (Wikwemikong Tribal Police Service/Facebook) Two individuals are facing drug trafficking charges after a late-night traffic stop led to the seizure of suspected cocaine and fentanyl. The Wikwemikong Tribal Police Service conducted the stop shortly after 1:30 a.m. on May 25. Officers arrested the vehicle's two occupants – a 42-year-old woman and a 43-year-old man – recovering the suspected drugs along with weapons and drug trafficking paraphernalia. Authorities said the estimated street value of the drugs was $11,000. Both suspects were charged with two counts of drug trafficking. The woman faces additional charges of possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and obstructing a peace officer. They are scheduled to appear in court on July 29. In a social media post, police emphasized the role of community vigilance in combating crime. 'Reporting suspicious activities or concerns promptly can prevent crimes and help law enforcement act swiftly,' said Wikwemikong Tribal Police Service. Residents are encouraged to submit tips through the service's new online reporting system or anonymously via Crime Stoppers.
CTV News
16-05-2025
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85 arrests, firearm seized in northern Ont. offender compliance operation
Wikwemikong Tribal Police Service say too many offenders in the community are failing to comply with release conditions and often end up reoffending.
