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am a settler. My Ukrainian ancestors came to North America following WWII. Needless to say, the time my family has spent in Canada is brief compared to the thousands of years Indigenous people have lived here. As a new member to the community, I strive to educate myself about those who inhabited the land before my arrival. With this month marking National Aboriginal Day, the day is not only an opportunity to learn more about Indigenous peoples in our community, but to celebrate their contributions that have shaped Thunder Bay and the surrounding area. With this in mind, our cover story for this month is about Fort William First Nation, where we look at the community’s rich history and culture. We profile eight artists from the community who are exploring their culture and telling stories through their art, whether through beading, filmmaking, or photography. Also in the cover story, Jolene Banning talks
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to Chief Peter Collins about his career and some of the challenges and opportunities facing the community. With help from the Thunder Bay Museum, Stephanie Wesley looks back 85 years to when the construction of the Mt. McKay Auto Road was completed. To quote legal scholar and lawyer Angelique EagleWoman, who is interviewed in this issue, “The goal of reconciliation goes back to being permanent neighbours in a shared community. Indigenous and non-Indigenous people are permanent neighbours… It is time to begin to right the relationship.” Looking back 85 years to when to the construction of the Mt. McKay Auto Road was completed, I think it’s important to see how far we’ve come as permanent neighbours, and how far we still have to go. Adrian Lysenko
Featured Contributor Stephanie Wesley Ojicree, born in Red Lake, and a member of Lac Seul First Nation, Stephanie is an award winning writer. In 2012, she was the recipient of the Governor General’s Award for History for the Indigenous Arts and Stories contest for her short story “Jonas” (inspired by the deaths of Indigenous students in the city), which took first place. A graduate from the Native Child and Family Services program at Confederation College, she went on to work as a journalist for Wawatay News for several years and has been contributing to The Walleye since 2016. Check out Stephanie’s story Mountain Ledge Road on page 16.
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Thunder Pride is an annual celebration of tolerance and celebration of members of the LGBTQ2S (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transsexual, transgender, queer, questioning, and 2-spirited) community in Northwestern Ontario. This year’s Pride events include opening ceremonies and a flag raising at city hall, trivia night, drag show, awareness breakfast, a literary night with B.C.-based writer and performer Michael V. Smith, and a Night of Tribute. New this year there will be a Thunder Pride Rodeo at the Murillo Fair Grounds, and the Thunder Bay Pipes & Drums will join the Pride Parade, which leads to the Pride in the Park Music Festival—a day of food, fun, and entertainment for the entire family, all in the name of inclusivity.
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The theme of this year’s National Aboriginal Day is Honouring and Sharing Our History. It’s a day to celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding achievements of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis. Join the local Indigenous community for a celebration of life, and a time for healing through dance and song. Festivities will take place on the sacred grounds of Fort William First Nation, and will begin with a sunrise ceremony at 5:45 am, Grand Entry/Pow Wow at 1 pm featuring host drum Dark River, co-host drum Thunder Spirit, and MC Todd Geno. There will also be vendors and artisans on-site, an open air concert, a community feast, with closing ceremonies at 9:30 pm. The event is free and all are welcome.
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Art from the Land
Eight Artists from Fort William First Nation
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he work of an artist comes from the heart and speaks to the heart. This month, we caught up with eight artists from Fort William First Nation and asked them to share the backstory of their work, including what inspires them and what they want people to learn from and appreciate about their work. Their responses are as diverse as their art forms, which reflect beauty, creativity, honesty, healing, generosity, patience, and perseverance.
Beauty in Nature Aurelia Boucher
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What is your arts practice? How long have you been practicing? What medium(s) do you work in? What current projects are you working on? Aurelia Boucher: I aspire to be a professional photographer one day. For now, the photographs I take are for me. I want to remember that sunrise or sunset even after it’s gone. It’s a way for me reconnect and ground myself. I’d love to take more in nature but I also have a fear of animals when entering their territory.
What motivates you? How and where did you learn your art skills? AB: I started taking photographs off and on since 2011. For me there is a lot of medicine taking photos. I experienced loss in my life and taking pictures calms me, helps get me out of these four walls and it’s been a form of healing for me.
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What does being an artist mean to you?
What do you want people to learn and appreciate from your artwork?
AB: To me, it’s about appreciating nature and everything in it. The sun is a beautiful thing, that warms us, helps things grow, something wonderful to wake up to. You can’t always stare at the sun, it would hurt your eyes, but you can take a picture and look back at it. See how it reflects off the trees, the lake, creates shadows. It’s about seeing something beautiful in something ugly like a slug or something.
AB: I want people to know that being alone doesn’t have to be ugly. We can be beautiful on our own, and while with others, too. I choose to see the beauty of life.
Who/what inspires your work? AB: I’m inspired by sunrises and sunsets. I want to inspire others and get them outside, reconnecting with nature, with themselves, to show them that beauty is everywhere.
What advice do you have for other young people that want to get into the arts? AB: Have your phone ready with a fully charged battery or have a backup camera. Start taking pictures of what you love and grow from there.
Do you have a favourite piece of your own artwork and why?
What future projects are you interested in?
AB: My favourite photo is of the James Street Swing Bridge. The sky was pink and blue. It’s my favourite because it represents the close connection we had with the city. It brought two different communities together. It’s symbolic for me. I feel we lost a bit of that connection after the bridge burned in 2013.
AB: My future includes finishing school. I’m also looking into getting a better camera so I can start focusing in on the finer details. Sometimes I see things in nature that are simply amazing and I can’t always capture it with my phone.
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Finding Her Way Deanna Therriault By Jolene Banning What is your arts practice? How long have you been practicing? What medium(s) do you work in? What current projects are you working on? Deanna Therriault: I started out drawing woodland style in ink three years ago. Art was always a passion of mine from a young age. I love everything about exploring our culture and telling stories through art. I’m currently working on a line called Indigenous Women.
What motivates you? How and where did you learn your art skills? DT: Art is a form of healing and reconciliation; reconnecting with who I am. I was in an abusive relationship and all it took was one negative comment about my painting for me to put the brush down. When I finally left that relationship I called on our Elder Rita Fenton for healing and ceremony. With her help I found my way back to art and I haven’t stopped drawing since. I am an avid reader of art history and was drawn to Norval Morrisseau’s work. But I had to find my own style of woodland drawing.
What does being an artist mean to you?
Do you have a favourite piece of your own artwork and why?
DT: It means being a warrior by reclaiming who I am as an Indigenous woman and claiming space that is mainly dominated by males. It’s also giving voice and support to other aspiring artists.
DT: Yes, it’s a piece I made called ‘Me”, a little girl that is innocent, unhurt and connected to who she is without all the negative that life throws at you. When I painted it I included some pictograph images without fully knowing the meaning behind them. I’ve since had clan teachings and learned these images represent my very existence and connectedness to my ancestors.
Who/what inspires your work? DT: Norval Morrisseau, Frida Kahlo, the students from Dennis Franklin Cromarty High School, the artists from Neechee Studio, to name a few and Van Gogh because I also struggle with mental health issues. I use art as a form of therapy and healing. We don’t talk openly enough about mental health and the struggles we all face. Art is one way that I find peace and comfort.
What do you want people to learn and appreciate from your artwork? DT: I am mainly self taught and it’s because some of the older generation of well established artists feel very protective of their work. Almost afraid to let the next generation in. Maybe it’s because there are so many starving artists or maybe it’s because of our years of our work being stolen or not valued but we need to grow from that together as Indigenous people and lift each other up.
What advice do you have for other young people that want to get into the arts? DT: Don’t be afraid of your voice or power. Just do it, art is in each and everyone of us and it takes on many forms like painting, journally, beading, poetry. It’s also important to support one another and include each other in the circle. Many of us have experienced removal of family, violence, and we have to deal with the fallout and overcome.
What future projects are you interested in? DT: This summer I’ll be mentoring the young artists from Neechee Studio. They plan to paint the outside on the FWFN Arena roadside in a graffiti style. You learn so much working with youth.
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Healing through Laughter
Leonard Dick as Moccasin Joe By Jolene Banning
What is your arts practice? How long have you been practicing? What medium(s) do you work in? What current projects are you working on? Leonard Dick: I got into comedy about 35 years ago and give my first workshop, Humor As Medicine five years later. I was working as a guard at a corrections facility but my wife sold arts and crafts at conferences and pow wows and events like that. I’d go along with her and see people coming out of these conferences looking sad. The conferences were usually about Ending Violence Against Women, HIV, Residential Schools, or topics like that. So I’d try to tell them a joke to make them feel better. We usually had a large crowd around our table. What motivates you? How and where did you learn your art skills? LD: I was always a pretty funny guy or at least I thought I was. One day while at a conference one of the organizers asked me to do a presentation. I said sure without thinking about it. I went up there to a crowd of about 400 people and the rest was history. What does being an artist mean to you? LD: In my workshops I try to get across that you can’t change the world without changing yourself first. There is spirit in humor and laughter. That spirit is in each of us and free to give and receive.
Who/what inspires your work? LD: If I can be a spark of hope in another, even just one person, that their life can be better, than it’s worth it to me. I know there are some heavy issues that our people have experienced. But when you take responsibility for your own life and focus on the positives, there are ways to overcome and make a beautiful life. What do you want people to learn and appreciate from your artwork? LD: I have a few points I try to touch on with every workshop. I want my participants to know the value of giving, especially of yourself. You also need to know yourself. Another point I try to get across is to surround yourself with positive people. Laughter are humor are free medicine and all you have to do is share it. What advice do you have for other young people that want to get into the arts? LD: Don’t do it (he says jokingly) but if you do, have something else to fall back on, like your wife, a bed, and a full-time paying job. Know your audience too. You don’t want to make fun of the bald guy in your audience to find out later he’s in chemotherapy and lost all his hair to cancer.
What future projects are you interested in? LD: I’m working on material to roast Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee for his upcoming retirement June 8th. That will be tough.
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Seeking Out Untold Stories Erin Collins
By Adrian Lysenko What is your arts practice? How long have you been practicing? What medium(s) do you work in? What current projects are you working on? Erin Collins: My arts practice is filmmaking. I’ve been working fully in film since I graduated from the Film Production program [at Confederation College], but I had plenty of hands-on experience creating films in the program as well. Currently, I am working with Nokiiwin Tribal Council on a project called Telling our Stories. Telling our Stories is a series of interviews documenting history, culture, and personal stories from Elders who’ve grown up in northern communities. The project began as a response to a lack of locally relevant resources to teach history in on-reserve schools. What motivates you? How and where did you learn your skills? EC: Something that motivates me as a filmmaker is the opportunity to experience something new and different every single day. Not many jobs offer that kind of flexibility. The unpredictability makes each day exciting and filled with new potential. I learned much of my skill in the Film Production program at Confederation College. You can find information on filmmaking from tons of reliable sources on the internet, but nothing teaches quite as well as being able to get your hands on some of the best equipment the industry has to offer and creating several of your own films from start to finish. What does being an artist mean to you? EC: To me, being an artist is to be constantly thinking outside of the box. I am always seeking out untold stories and coming up with new ways to make the shortest or simplest of stories be exciting and intriguing. Who/what inspires your work? EC: Something that inspires me is that everyone in the film community in Thunder Bay is so supportive of each
other. Film is an industry which can obviously be very cutthroat and competitive, but in Thunder Bay filmmakers are always collaborating and helping each other to grow. I’ve done some work with Indigenous youth in the area where they were given the opportunity to create their own short film from start to finish. Alongside a couple of talented filmmaking mentors and armed with some professional film gear, each of them were able to share the stories that were important to them. Seeing each of them flourish as filmmakers inspires me to continue helping people find and tell their story. What do you want people to learn and appreciate from your work? EC: Something I would love for people to learn from my work is that some of the biggest and most impactful stories can come from the unlikeliest of places. Do you have a favourite piece of your own work and why? EC: My favourite piece of my own work is a short documentary I directed called Northern Meltdown: Uncovering the Thunder Bay International Airport. It showcases some of the amazing work the airport operations specialists do to keep our runways safe. What advice do you have for other young people who want to get into the arts? EC: If your job makes you happy you will always figure out a way to pay the bills and make it work. This was a piece of advice given to me in high school by my guidance counsellor, and it’s helped me to get to where I am today. What future projects are you interested in? EC: In the future I am eager to work on more documentaries. Short docs are a quick and fun way to teach people about the world around them. They are plenty of fun to shoot and offer so many chances to experience things you never have before.
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Art is Ceremony Shannon and Ryan Gustafson By Jolene Banning What type of medium do you work in and how long have you been doing it?
What inspires and motivates your work?
Shannon Gustafson: I’ve been making art since I was a child. I guess you could say my medium is contemporary fine arts. I do everything from beading to woodwork and textiles. Anything you would see at a pow wow I make.
SG: From my very first pow wow as a young child, I loved everything about them. I loved the shiny beads, the dresses, the music and dances. I wanted to know everything there was to know about pow wows, what people wore and the dances they danced.
Ryan Gustafson: It all started when I went to my first dance. My mom was just learning about our culture and pow wow dancing. She made me a headdress out of leather and beaver fur. I didn’t want to wear it but I did anyway. Today, I’m well-known for making the Porcupine Roach Headdress that male dancers wear. Very few artists in the area still make them.
RG: Shannon inspires my work.
How and where did you learn your skills?
RG: I would see amazing art at the gatherings our family went to. Some of the artists and Elders were cautious about how much of their art and knowledge they were willing to part with. It has influenced me to share my knowledge and pass it down to future generations.
SG: There was a sewing machine in the house when I was a kid. I was always creative, trying to figure things and my mom encouraged that in me. I made my first regalia out of sheets and ribbons at age ten. RG: Most of my skills are self-taught but I learned how to sew from Shannon. When I was younger, I attend a cultural art program. The Elder needed a youth to hold the “big drum.” I agreed and I learned all the protocols; I’d smudge it, feast it, give food offerings, and tap it. When the program ended, they took the drum back and it broke my heart.
Who are some of your biggest influences? SG: Family. I put in the time and effort so we could go to these gatherings where our children would be in a safe space, be who they are and feel proud of their heritage. Every gathering we attend provides us with new experience and knowledge.
What do you want people to learn and appreciate from your artwork? SG: My artwork is ceremony. It’s what connects us as Anishinaabe people and instills strong culture. When I first started beading for competition pow wow I would use shiny, flashy, cut beads, and rhinestones. We were well-known in the pow wow circuit and won many competitions. But I started thinking about my legacy and
what I was leaving behind with my art and for my children. I started to learn more about the history and culture of the Ojibway people. I since started beading traditional Ojibway florals. I now have a greater understanding of where I come from. Now when I go to pow wow people can look at my work and know it’s a woodland style, meaning around the Great Lakes. You don’t often see woodland beadwork or dance because we have been hit the hardest by colonization. RG: That it is up to you to learn your history and to know where you come from. The beadwork I wear when I dance tells the story of what tribe I belong to and where I come from. I’m also still learning about the dance that originated with the big drum society.
Do you have a favourite art piece of your own artwork and why? SG: The split-toe moccasins. They are the traditional footwear of our people not what you see people wearing today. I want to instill pride and empower us as Indigenous people. Wearing our traditional footwear and traditional florals shows who we are and where we come from. I want to preserve that knowledge and pass it down to future generations.
What advice do you have for other young people that want to get into the arts? SG: It’s important for you to know your history and let that guide you to where you want to go. Tap into your creative self. RG: Seek out your history and knowledge, it’s up to you to learn it and keep it going.
What future projects are you interested in? SG: I think for both of us, we’re really excited about creating tikinagans (a traditional baby carrier where baby is swaddled tightly and secured to a wooden plank that mom can carry, strap to her back or prop up while she is working) and offering workshops in communities to make them. I think they are an essential piece to giving our children the best start as they come into this world. RG: I enjoy creating tikinagans. I find peace and healing within it. The Tikinagan reminds parents to love and honour your children in the best way you can and never take them for granted. For more information on Shannon and Ryan’s artwork visit rsgustafson.com
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Beau Boucher-McLaren By Jolene Banning What is your arts practice? How long have you been practicing? What medium(s) do you work in? What current projects are you working on? Beau Boucher-McLaren: I love beading and making lanyards. I make them using a peyote stitch, with every bead being connected in a circle—a tubular design, using rope for strength. Each lanyard I make is designed by me with no patterns. I only ask the person I’m making the lanyard for what are their favourite colours, and go from there.
What motivates you? How and where did you learn your art skills?
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BBM: What motivates me is the beauty of the beads and giving my work away as a gift. I started off learning how to bead while making a dreamcatcher. I did my first peyote stitch on a dreamcatcher and gave it away as a gift. After that, I learned how to make medallions from my Elder. Then I learned how to make lanyards using the wrap technique from online videos.
What does being an artist mean to you? BBM: I don’t really consider myself an artist. When I make lanyards, or earrings, it’s all about sustainability for me. I am my own boss and it allows me the freedom to work where and when I want. So if someone were to ask me to go up to Sugarbush, I can go, I don’t need to ask permission for time off. If an Elder were to ask me to help out in their garden, I’d be able to without checking my calendar.
Who/what inspires your work? BBM: People who want my work and seek me out to get a lanyard inspire me. When they ask for one, I always get told a story— they tell me their favourite colours, favourite flowers, and that’s inspiring. Seeing and working with new beads and wonderful colour inspires me.
What do you want people to learn and appreciate from your artwork? BBM: Time. All the time it takes to make a lanyard. Each one varies in length of time and I don’t mind the time I spend on each piece. I find peace and joy while beading—any stress I had before just leaves my body as I concentrate on one bead at time. I’m also mindful with my orders and timelines because I don’t want to turn my love of beading into something stressful with tight timelines. Do you have a favourite piece of your own artwork and why? BBM: My favourite piece is one I called the “Bumble Bee.” It’s all yellow and black and I named it “Save the Bees.” It reminds me of what’s important in life each time I see it. Without our bees where would we be?
What advice do you have for other young people who want to get into the arts? BBM: Just do it and give it all you got. Don’t be discouraged if you fail. We learn the most from our mistakes. Sometimes things don’t turn out as planned but just like beading, one bead at at time we start to see it—the big picture at the end—and it’s beautiful.
What future projects are you interested in? BBM: I’m growing a garden in my backyard. I have corn, peppers, squash, and flowers planted. I want to show my younger brother that we can have a good life and eat some real good food that we grew with our own hands.
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Passing Down Knowledge Helen Pelletier By Jolene Banning What is your arts practice? How long have you been practicing? What medium(s) do you work in? What current projects are you working on? Helen Pelletier: I make a lot of things but I love to bead. I’ve been beading for the past 20 plus years. I make everything from moccasins and mitts to baskets and canoes.
What motivates you? How and where did you learn your art skills? HP: What motivates me is the connection I feel to my family and community, knowing I am passing down traditional knowledge to my daughter. I’ve been fortunate to have had several teachers but my first teacher was my mom. I remember digging in her drawers as a small child. I was fascinated by all the shiny beads and loved all the colour.
What does being an artist mean to you?
What do you want people to learn and appreciate from your artwork?
HP: Art is governance for me. When I’m beading with my family—my “beading sisters”—we’re talking about the community, work to be done, and setting goals. It’s a source of knowledge and connection to our people and culture. It’s also sustainability for me. When times are tough I know I can count on my beading to see me through.
HP: To know how much time goes into making a pair of moccasins or anything else. One beaded lanyard could take upto 18 hours from start to finish to complete. With a price tag of $150 on it, that’s less than $10 an hour for wages to create wearable, functionable art. When you go to a craft sale, don’t try to undercut the price the artist is asking. For too long women’s work has been undervalued. There is value in the work we do.
Who/what inspires your work? HP: My sisters inspire my work. My teachers like Ann Magiskan, Jean Marshall, and Ruby Slipperjack inspire my work. Being able to share this knowledge with my daughter inspires me. There is so much inspiration and empowerment that comes from a strong beading circle.
Do you have a favourite piece of your own artwork and if so, why?
off life? What advice do you have for other young people who want to get into the arts? HP: Everyone has their own artistic style, skill, and teachings. Take it all in. Appreciate the advice from your sisters, accept their knowledge even if it’s different from previous teachings. There are so many lessons that can be found in beading.
What future projects are you interested in? HP: I’d like to make a traditional tikinagan.
HP: I made a fully beaded pair of moccasins for a wedding. I used blue leather, blue delica beads, and beaded her favourite flower on them—a sunflower. The yellow just popped off the blue and the slippers glittered even under all the white of the wedding dress. I also beaded a baby carrier for my niece. The baby carried in a way that is protection, caring and traditional. What better way to start
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Mountain Ledge Road Celebrating 85 Years of Connecting Communities Story by Stephanie Wesley Photos courtesy of the Thunder Bay Museum
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he Ojibway people hold many sacred ceremonies on Anemki Wajiw (Thunder Mountain). On June 21, a celebration is planned for National Aboriginal Day and while there will be shuttles available to transport attendees from the Fort William First Nation Community Centre up to the lookout on Anemki Wajiw, automobiles weren’t always able or permitted to access the area. On June 21, 1933, construction on the Mountain Ledge Road was completed. The following is an account of the day, an excerpt from A History of Thunder Bay, by Joseph M. Mauro:
Men, women and children from both cities walked, rode bicycles and streetcars, or drove to the colourful ceremony which officially opened Mountain Ledge Road on June 21, 1933. Mayors R.B. Pow of Fort William and George Blanchard of Port Arthur were adopted as Honourary Chiefs of the Ojibway Mission Band, and Harry Murphy, a past Mayor of Fort William, was also honoured. The two-lane road ascended 1,000 feet [304 metres] above sea level from the Loch Lomond Road at the base of Mt. McKay and ended on a ledge overlooking the Twin Cities. [Anishinaabeg] in full regalia from Grand Portage to Nipigon listened as congratulatory messages were read. Two airplanes flew overhead and dropped more messages of greeting from the Fort William Aero Club. Treaty money was paid by Indian Agent J. G Burk, while a scarlet-coated Mountie stood guard nearby.
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There in the midst of pines and mountain ash, near the nesting place of the Thunderbirds, [Anishinaabeg] and whites listened as Mayor Pow briefly traced the history of the area for the preceding 300 years. “Would you not like to know, as I would like to know,” asked Mayor Pow, “what the watcher from this mountain would look down upon 300 years hence?” Chief Pelletier said, “Today, through the efforts of of Fort William, it is possible for the first time to drive to this historic spot, sacred in our tradition, along a road made by ourselves.” Chief Pelletier spoke of the men who would, in days to come, “reap the benefit of the work” done by [the Anishinaabe people]. Then, as darkness settled in, and campfires were lit, Ojibway from Red Rock and Savanne, Shebandowan and Sioux Lookout, danced the old dances to end that memorable day. Current Fort William First Nation Chief Peter Collins reflects on the 85 years since the road was built. “You think of the evolution of time, and what’s changed in the community since then,” Collins says. “I remember my grandmother telling me stories of them making the road with picks and shovels.” Today, the road allows thousands of visitors from all over the world to experience the breathtaking views from Thunder Mountain.
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Rerooted FWFN Youth Learn Traditional Skills Building Birch Bark Canoes
Story by Michelle McChristie, Photos by Goh Iromoto
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or the past four years, Gail Bannon, Fort William First Nation’s community and recreational coordinator, has lead a group of youth who have built three birch bark canoes completely by hand. The project is part of Mountain Keepers, where teens are hired to work on Anemki Wajiw as summer caretakers. The project evolved from Bannon’s love of birch and desire to involve youth in harvesting materials to make baskets, and later wigwams. When the wigwams became a target for vandals, Bannon turned her attention towards canoes. “It’s something that was traditionally done,” Bannon says. “North of [Lake] Superior—the Indigenous people who lived here, their life was
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on the water, and through those generations that skill of building a birch bark canoe was lost. I think it’s really important for the youth to kind of take it up and get rerooted.” The project started when Bannon contacted Darren Lentz, former teacher and current principal of Kingsway Park School, who had experience working with Indigenous communities. Lentz learned how to build canoes while working at Fort William Historical Park, and the traditional skills of harvesting materials from Elders at Fort William First Nation. “[Bannon] wanted to revive Fort William’s canoe culture, and get youth out on the land engaged in cultural teachings,” Lentz says.
When Bannon started talking to Lentz about building canoes in 2015, she didn’t know of anyone in her community with knowledge of canoe-building: “I don’t know of anybody in my mother’s generation that knows—and maybe they do, but they just don’t do it anymore. And I thought: how could we have lost that?”
When the youth are building this and they can actually canoe in it later, I hope they get a deeper understanding and gratitude for what it is.” It is a unique introduction to canoeing—collecting the materials, building the canoe, and then learning to paddle. “I’m pretty sure they all look at birch trees a little differently now,” she says.
An integral part of the build is collecting all of the materials used from the land. The youth gather birch bark, spruce roots, cedar, and spruce gum and roots. Bannon believes there is a deeper lesson in all of this and that showing respect for the resources is showing respect for oneself. “Everything today is so quick—it’s instant gratification. You can just go out and buy a canoe.
Watching the youth building the canoe, it’s clear it’s an egalitarian effort with no one leader, and they are constantly communicating with each other. They lay out huge sheets of birch bark on a long table while spruce roots soak in a pail filled with steaming hot water. As they move around the table passing tools and materials back and forth, it’s as though they’ve done this a
Gores are used to bend the bark into the shape of the canoe
hundred times before. Conversation is punctuated with laughter and they discuss the prospect of a sunrise paddle the following morning—a bucket list experience for teenagers who are not fond of early mornings. It’s incredibly peaceful on the mountain and the scenery is stunning, with a panoramic view of Thunder Bay and Lake Superior and backdrop of the diabase sills and talus slopes of the mountain. The experience is literally taking them back to their roots. “Knowing how the canoe comes to be forges a deeper connection to the land” says Lentz, adding that the experience has been positive for all of the youth involved, whether they only participated in the early stages or stuck it out until the canoe was
completed. “They take away what they need at the time; it’s about building relationships with one another, their culture, and the land,” he says. Bannon echoes this sentiment: “Working up on Anemki Wajiw, I think it is the perfect key to getting these kids outside and experiencing not only nature, but the land that they live on.” She knows building a canoe is meaningful to the youth. “It’s not just sitting in an office or you’re not just doing somebody’s grunt work—they get to actually build something. It’s not something you’re done in a few hours. It’s a lot of touching and feeling—they get to really experience the materials that we use.” And she’s confident the experience will have a lasting effect
in the community, “I figure if we do this five years in a row we’ll have a few students that will know how to build a canoe from scratch on their own, and there won’t be any question that they can’t do it [...] and they’ll pass on that knowledge.” Perhaps one of the proudest moments for the youth involved in canoe building is when Elders visited and expressed their happiness at seeing them learning a traditional craft and connecting with Ojibway culture. “It’s all about teaching the youth so that they can pass it on,” says Bannon. “What the whole practice of building a canoe does for you with self-confidence and pride, trying new things and being more connected to the environment.”
With the theme of this year’s National Aboriginal Day being Honouring and Sharing Our History, Bannon says they decided to start canoe building on June 21 rather than waiting until July. As well, this year Bannon aims to get the youth out on the water, possibly doing a trip on Loch Lomond. “I would like to take them out for at least four nights,” Bannon says. “They’re in between the ages of 15 and 18 and that’s a very important time for growth because you’re becoming an adult. But with the disconnect with the land, they don’t even know they’re missing it.”
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Fort William First Nation Leadership A Conversation with Chief Peter Collins Story by Jolene Banning, Photo by Adrian Lysenko
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eter Collins is going into his 17th year serving as the chief of Fort William First Nation. He was first elected chief in 1998, and has seen many changes. He stepped away for one election cycle, but returned to politics in 2015, making him the second longest-serving chief of the community. I sat down with him and had a conversation about his career, and some of the challenges and opportunities facing the community. Collins remembers hearing stories from his grandma of when there was no access road to Mount McKay. Today, the reserve is under development with an urban feel to it. What he’s most proud of achieving during his time as a community leader is building connections between Fort William First Nation and the City of Thunder Bay and region to strengthen the economy. He also mentions bringing industry to the community. During his first term in 1998, there were not a lot of resources available to grow the economy. He had to think outside the box. “Before Resolute Forest Products developed in our territory, we were third on their list,” Collins says. “We had to get creative on how to be first on their list.”
But creativity isn’t always the answer. When asked what advice his Elders have given him over the years, he states, “I was only 15 years old when my grandpa told me to be cautious of the Indian Agent,” referring to government officials of the past charged with enforcing the Indian Act on reserves. Things have changed since then, but the restrictions of government rules still present some of the biggest challenges he faces as chief, he says. Collins goes on to say that sometimes the biggest obstacle is the control INAC (Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada) asserts with its red tape, slowing down the process of social and economic development and trying to shape the direction the reserve takes. Collins knows people have misconceptions about the community. He says some people believe Fort William First Nation is lucky to live so close to the city because it means easy access to hospitals, schools, recreation, and shopping centres. “It’s also easy access for drug dealers to enter our reserve and hide within our communities,” Collins says. He adds that, due to the close proximity of Thunder Bay and all its resources, Fort William First Nation also can’t access funding available to more remote communities for mental health
and addictions—and this makes it more difficult to help those who are sick get healthy. It’s not the end of that conversation, however. Collins says he strives to make the community’s needs and unique situation known to the federal government. When I ask him what reconciliation would look like with the community and the city of Thunder Bay, he grins and says, “That’s a loaded question.” He goes on to say that he’s developing strong partnerships with Thunder Bay and the region, and along with those partners the community is working on positive change. For example, they will address racism and student safety by signing the Statement of Commitment to First Nations Youth and Families—a commitment to implement a student safety plan that will create dedicated safe spaces for youth to gather and to advocate for funding to meet the needs of First Nation youth attending school in the city. Collins wants future generations to be armed with the resources and knowledge to pursue their own economy, develop education systems, and know they hold the strength of their ancestors within them. As of right now, “a greater number of people in
the community are furthering their educations, and challenging stereotypes, systemic racism, and western governance,” Collins says. “Today, more people in the community are regaining traditional knowledge.” As for his personal plans, Collins isn’t revealing them just yet. He isn’t saying whether he plans to run for chief in the next election in 2019, but says there is still a lot of work to be done.
Notable Chiefs of Fort William First Nation First recorded chief: Joseph Lapouche Chat (prior to 1821) Longest serving chief: Frank Pelletier, who lead the community for almost 40 years starting in 1921 First female chief: Christi Pervais, who was elected in 1988
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Food
Fish Tacos
Tortillas
Salsa
Talking Tacos
Slaw
serves 2
1 c whole wheat flour Pinch salt ¼ c water
Mix flour, salt, and water together to form a dough. Knead in the bowl a few minutes, and divide into four equal balls. Roll each out thinly while you heat a non-stick pan over medium heat. Cook each tortilla for about a minute on each side; cover with a towel to keep warm.
2 ripe kiwi fruit, peeled and halved 4 green onions, divided* 1 fresh jalapeño, seeded
Heat a non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Slice the green onions, keeping the white parts separate from the green. Put the kiwi halves, green parts of the onions, and the jalapeño pepper in the frying pan. Scald it all, turning every 30 seconds or so.
1 oz. fresh cilantro, divided 1 lime, zested and juiced Few dashes of hot sauce
Scrape kiwi, green onions, and jalapeño into a blender, along with half of the cilantro (you may have to pre-chop this, depending on your blender’s chutzpah), lime juice, zest, and hot sauce. Blitz until smooth-ish, and set aside.
¼ small red cabbage, thinly sliced 1 Tbsp. red or white wine vinegar ½ orange, juiced
If you have a mandolin, this is the perfect opportunity to use it. The cabbage will be perfectly thin. If you don’t have a mandolin, you can perfect your knife skills as you chop, chop, chop! Toss the cabbage with the rest of the cilantro, vinegar, and orange juice, and set aside.
1 red or yellow pepper, seeded and diced ½ lb firm white fish (bass, haddock, or walleye), sliced into 2 cm strips 1 Tbsp. canola oil
Toss the fish, peppers, and white parts of sliced green onions in oil. Using the same pan in which you cooked the tortillas, cook fish mixture over medium-high heat for about 4 minutes, until fish is cooked through, and slightly golden.
2 Tbsp. plain yogurt 1 lime, sliced into wedges
Divide fish and veggies amongst the tortillas. Serve with the slaw and salsa, and top with yogurt and extra cilantro, if you wish. Squeeze some lime on top, and eat!
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’m generally not one for being star struck, or having celebrity crushes, but if I were to swoon over meeting someone famous I think it would be Chef Jamie Oliver. Jamie’s Food Revolution, Oliver’s crusade appealing to school boards to offer more nutritious cafeteria choices and to teach children food skills, is right up my alley. I also love his approach to food in general—making interesting, tasty dishes using simple, fresh ingredients.
Originating in Baja California, and now a staple of coastal Mexican cuisine, it seems that almost every menu in town has now its own take on tacos de pescado, or fish tacos, but Oliver’s version is one of the very best I’ve ever had. White fish, green onions, and sweet peppers are gently pan fried, resulting in buttery flakes of goodness, but the real star of this recipe is the scalded kiwi salsa on top. Delish. “Recipe adapted from Everyday Superfoods by Jamie Oliver (HarperCollins, 2015)”
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Brew It Yourself Summer is the Season for Saison The Farmhouse Ales of Wallonia By Josh Armstrong, Phd, Certified Beer Judge
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hen the weather starts getting warm and the yard work gets into full swing, I often crave the refreshing beer style called saison. Also known as farmhouse ales, saisons are originally from Wallonia (the French speaking region of Belgium) but are now brewed around the world. A very old style of beer, saison was historically brewed by farmers in the fall and winter in order to have thirst quenching beverages for their farm workers during the summer months. Saisons are typically pale in colour, dry, and easy to drink with lots of flavour coming from hops. Hops were used in abundance by the farmers to preserve the beer through the winter months and into the growing season. Not all saisons are brewed exactly the same, each farm would make their own distinct version using the grains that were available to them. Saisons are often highly carbonated and have a pronounced Belgian yeast character often described as fruity and spicy. For those who don’t tend to like Belgian-style beers, saisons typically have less of the clove character that is often found in beers from that region. The classic commercial example of the style is saison dupont from Belgium. It’s a delicious blond ale that is the perfect summertime thirst-quencher that goes down too easy after spending the day out in the sun. Ontario also produces many great versions of the style including Paysan Saison from Nickel Brook Brewing Company and White Picket Fence from Bellwoods Brewery. When brewing a saison at home, the first and foremost thing to consider is which strain of yeast you are going to use. There are many
different saison yeast strains available through companies like White Labs and Wyeast. Each strain has their own distinct flavour profile and typical level of attenuation. And since finishing dry is so important for this style, choosing a yeast strain known for a high level of attenuation and controlling the temperature of the fermentation are essential. For the grain bill, the ingredients can vary widely. Various cereal grains like rye, oats, wheat, or spelt are often included in recipes. I would avoid using any crystal or caramel malts as they will leave unwanted sweetness in the finished beer. If you are an all-grain brewer, it’s best to keep the mash rest on the low end of the temperature range, between 64-66 °C. Classic saison recipes tend to use plenty of Noble hop varieties such as Styrian, East Kent Goldings, or Tettnanger. However, many North American brewers now use new world hops to add flavours like grapefruit, passion fruit, or other fruity flavours. A great example of a hoppy North American saison is made by Sawdust City Brewing Company out of Gravenhurst – Princess Wears Girl Pants Muskokan Saison. Its blend of Ella, Galaxy, and Amarillo hops provides an amazing tangerine/grapefruit character that pairs wonderfully with their fruity and spicy saison yeast strain. The next saison that we’re going to brew will be like the recipe found in the sidebar. I can’t wait to try Omega Yeast Lab’s Saisonstein’s Monster yeast strain (OYL 500). They developed this genetic hybrid of two saison strains (French and Belgian) that is reported to produce a spicy, complex, tart, dry, and crisp beer with some
bubble-gum and fruity flavours. I think that this yeast strain would go perfectly with one of my favourite hops: Amarillo, which provides orange, grapefruit, and peach flavours. Enjoy the season with saison!
Chimera – Saison (38 L, all-grain) OG = 1.052 FG = 1.009 IBU = 26 SRM = ~6.7 ABV = 5.6% Water 60L of Lake Superior Malt Bill 6.0 kg Golden Promise malt (72%) 1.0 kg Rye Malt (12%) 1.0 kg Flaked Rye Malt (12%) 200 g Victory Malt (3%) 100 g Belgian Aromatic Malt (1%) Hops 80g German Tettnanger hops (4.5% alpha acid) at start of boil 20g German Tettnanger hops (4.5% alpha acid) with 10 minutes left in boil 100g Amarillo hops (7.9% alpha acid) in whirlpool 50g German Tettnanger hops (4.5% alpha acid) in whirlpool Yeast Omega Yeast Lab – Saisonstein’s Monster (OMY500) Instructions Mash for 75 minutes at 65.5°C Boil for 60 minutes, add hops as indicated After completing the whirlpool, cool wort to 18°C and pitch yeast. Ferment for two weeks at 20°C-22°C.
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Committed to Growing Corbett Creek Farm & Creative Centre
By Sarah Kerton
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onathan Hollway and Aly Wood are “Committed to growing: food, community, [and] skills� at their new farm in Murillo. As their motto suggests, not only are they growing animals for food, they are working to build a community around their endeavour as they grow themselves into full-fledged farmers. The duo are specializing in raising pastured pork and grass-fed and finished beef, with plans to create a space that is available for gatherings, workshops, and celebrations. They have already hosted a few workshops on hide-tanning and bee-keeping. Pork is available by the side or whole animal, and beef is available by the quarter, side, or whole animal. Hollway and Wood take pride in raising their animals in a natural, healthy, and sustainable manner—their pigs are Tamworth/Berkshire crosses, two well-established heritage breeds, raised from farrow to finish at the farm, always with access to pasture and seasonal foods that are naturally occurring on the land, such as apples, field berries, and beaked hazelnuts.
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Maintaining a healthy grass-based pasture area is very important to the duo, as it allows them to promote not only the health of their animals, but of the wider ecosystem they are located in. Hollway and Wood have backgrounds in natural resource management and outdoor recreation, and connected to this farm through a professor at Lakehead University, who used to run it as Aspen Croft Farm. With an aspen leaf in their logo as a nod to this history, and a beautiful website to interface with followers, they are excited for all the things to come as they build their dream on the farm. Hollway and Wood are taking deposits and orders ahead of time, with delivery planned for the fall. Order meat, or connect with their events at corbettcreekfarm.com.
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Good Food Grows
Good Food Box Program Distributes 50,000th Box By Michelle Kolobutin
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en years after Ontario welfare rates were slashed, the Northwestern Ontario Women’s Centre saw a significant increase in women and children coming to their centre looking for food. “People were hungry, and we needed to deal with it,” says Gwen O’Reilly, director of the Northwestern Ontario Women’s Centre and Good Food Box administrator. In May, the Good Food Box Program will distribute its 50,000th box. As a response to this growing need, a network of community groups came together in 2005 to launch the Good Food Box Program (GFB), a monthly fruit and vegetable distribution program that aims to improve access to good food by making fresh, nutritious produce available at a low cost to neighbourhoods across the city. A single box can be purchased for $15 and a family box for $25. Customers pick up their boxes at one of 35 host sites across the city, including community agencies and social housing complexes. All the money from customers goes back into purchasing food.
The Good Food Box is much more than a box of fresh produce. “The program has many moving parts that all work together each month to deliver the program. It creates community connections, develops numeracy and nutrition skills among our volunteers, and has a positive economic impact on local producers,” shares O’Reilly. Volunteers are the backbone of the program, with 15 required to wash all the boxes, and another 50–60 to pack the boxes each month. Volunteers use this experience as a skill building and networking opportunity and look forward to the social interaction it offers. All volunteers are eligible for a $7 box subsidy each time they volunteer. Originally the GFB worked with Quality Market to order their monthly produce needs, but since its closing, the program has partnered with Westfort Foods, who help order and ship the produce from the Winnipeg Food Terminal. Operational costs are offset by the generous in-kind support of partners like Erb Transport,
who deliver the produce from Westfort Foods to the Moose Hall where the produce is divided and packed. In recent years, the portion of locally grown produce included in the Good Food Box has been increasing. In 2017, the Good Food Box bought 12,430 pounds of potatoes, 1,150 pounds of tomatoes, and 2,980 pounds of carrots from local producers among other items like corn, onions, garlic, beets, cabbage, and squash. This puts good quality local food into the hands of fixed-income individuals while also getting money into the hands of local producers.
Interested in supporting the Good Food Box program? Visit goodfoodboxtb.org for more information about purchasing one of their locally grown/made boxes (a fundraiser for the program available nine months of the year), or purchasing Good Food Coupons (a $5 or $10 donation that directly subsidizes the cost of a GFB for someone in need in our community). If you are someone that finds it hard to purchase fresh produce, you can also find information on their site about ordering a box for yourself and the various neighbourhood host sites.
Customers also gain exposure to different produce they have never tried before, and many have started purchasing those items at local grocers after trying them in their Good Food Box. Each month the Good Food Box highlights a different vegetable and includes information on how to store it and cook with it, as well as some recipes.
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Food Regardless of its origins, the martini and its popularity are undeniable and have had an interesting evolution.
From Martinez to Martini By Jeannie Dubois, Certified Sommelier Originally concocted with a 2:1 blend of gin and dry vermouth, the martini may have found its beginnings in the Occidental Hotel in San Francisco while patrons waited to be ferried across to a town called Martinez. Others attribute the beloved bev to the Italian vermouth maker Alessandro Martini, who began production during the same era.
From brightly lit neon signs to the filigreed charms on a bracelet, the martini glass has become the ubiquitous symbol for the world’s most widely consumed cocktail. On June 19, this celebrated cocktail is recognized on National Martini Day with an anniversary that may well harken back to the 1860s.
Think Traditional:
The martinis steadily grew away from its vermouth companion, becoming “dryer” over time until the fad of ordering a Montgomery (15 parts gin to 1 part vermouth) became the norm. Enter two major martini game changers—the dirty (add olive brine) and, yes, James Bond, (remove gin, add vodka)—and the martini became an all-encompassing bracket for anything shaken or stirred and served up in a martini glass.
Think New Vogue:
Traditional Martini
The Bond Martini
The Appletini
The Espresso-tini
2½ oz London dry gin
2 oz vodka
2 oz vodka
2 oz vodka
½ oz dry vermouth
½ oz Lillet Blanc
1 oz sour apple liqueur
½ oz coffee liqueur
Ice
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1 tsp lemon juice
1 shot espresso
Olive
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Lemongrass Lime Green Tea International House of Tea Story by Rebekah Skochinski, Photo by Brooke Towle Whether you seek shade or sun, city or country, land or water, summer in Thunder Bay is nothing short of glorious. And along with the warmer weather and longer days, our tastes turn to lighter and brighter things. This includes changing up our favourite tea from hot to cold. International House of Tea, purveyors of premium loose leaf tea, have over 100 custom blends to choose from, created by a master tea blender. But if you’re at all like us (bad at making decisions) they also offer weekly iced tea features. When we stopped by they had just brewed some lemongrass lime green tea, which is a blend of organic sencha and Chun Mee green teas, lemongrass, calendula petals, and natural lime flavour. Lightly sweetened with German rock sugar—gorgeous unrefined sugar crystals that are reputedly the best way to enhance tea without altering the taste—the tea was the perfect companion for a sunny day.
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Food
Seek Adventure and Tours Guided Urban and On the Land Walking Food Tours
Story by Andrea Stach, Photo by Damien Gilbert
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ater this month, Thunder Bay’s newest ecotourism business will literally get moving. Seek Adventure and Tours is gearing up to launch its menu of guided “urban” and “on the land” walking food tours. Owner and lead guide Sue Hamel has partnered with many local restaurants to create this unique and soulful experience, and is excited to share her passion for the area with both locals and tourists. With more than 25 years of experience leading adventure travel groups all over the world and a background in both outdoor recreation education and the hospitality industry, Hamel has a passion for experiential tourism that is infectious. Celebrating local distinctiveness, our vibrant local food scene, and the stunning backdrop that Lake Superior has provided us, the “urban” walking food tours will take you on a two to three hour tasty stroll. As part of a small, intimate group, you will visit up to five restaurants where both a table and the chef will be waiting for you at every stop. Along the way, your guide will tell you about the neighbourhood, its artwork, and its natural and cultural history, while the chef will share their passion for their culinary creations. Walking
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no more than one to two kilometres over the course of the tour, each person will connect meaningfully to the local flavours and the unique spaces that are visited while learning a little bit about the area. There will be a number of tours to choose from—one that is sure to be popular is the Superior Happy Hour Tour, which includes food and drink tasting in the north core where your guide will focus on teaching you about magnificent Lake Superior. The “on the land” tours will offer full-day hikes that will include a catered lunch provided by a local restaurant. The initial tours will take place in Kakabeka Falls and on the Sibley Peninsula, with a focus on learning about the boreal forest and its importance to the area while enjoying a delicious, locally made lunch. Thrilled by the local support so far, Hamel and her company are excited to get walking. “I feel there are infinite connections to be made with food in Thunder Bay and its beautiful surrounding area,” she says. For more detailed information, including tour descriptions, schedule, prices, and online bookings, go to seekadventureandtours.com. You can also follow them on Facebook and Instagram.
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Island Spice Jerk House New Jamaican Restaurant Opens on Algoma
Story by Nancy Saunders, Photo by Adrian Lysenko
Leann Siddo and Oshane Burton
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sland Spice Jerk House opened last month at 71 South Algoma Street. This new restaurant’s interior is painted the vibrant green of the Jamaican flag and features décor with an island flavour, including a chart created by the owners and their children that showcases several common Patois sayings. Reggae music, friendly, smiling staff, and the fragrant smells of jerk spices and curry complete the experience. On offer is a variety of Jamaican dishes including roti, curried chicken, goat, oxtail, rice and peas, jerk chicken and pork, beef patties, soup, and a wide selection of Jamaican beverages like Ting and Peanut Punch. The restaurant’s cook and one of its co-owners are from Jamaica, and were inspired to open Island Spice to offer Thunder Bay a community experience like they experienced there. “Food is such a big piece of Jamaican culture. We offer traditional, authentic dishes,” owner Leann Siddo says. “Jamaicans in town have been coming out of the woodwork.”
Future plans include Friday night domino events and other fun evenings that welcome everyone to experience great food, a relaxed atmosphere, and Caribbean culture. A soft launch brought in rave reviews, with more positive feedback pouring in after the grand opening. Check out Island Spice Jerk House for an experience that is sure to evoke those cheerful island vibes. Island Spice Jerk House is open Monday to Saturday for lunch and dinner from 11 am to 7 pm.
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FilmTheatre The Second Most Pleasurable Thing We Do In the Dark: A Column about Movies
Indigenous Films By Michael Sobota
I hunt you. You’re my own wolf.
- Atuat (Sylvia Ivalu) to Atanarjuat in Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner
Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner (2001) Perhaps the most honoured Indigenous film (the winner of 26 Canadian and International Awards, with an additional 18 nominations) Atanarjuat is the first feature film shot in the high Arctic, utilizing the Inuktitut language and all Inuit actors. Director and co-writer Zacharias Kunuk shapes the retelling of a dark legend of promised love lost, and revenge. The splendid cinematography by Norman Cohn takes us inside a crowded igloo to begin the tale and later dazzles us with the vastness of the outdoor arctic landscape in the climatic race—naked and barefoot—on the ice.
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here has been a veritable explosion of Indigenous movies in the past two decades in Canada—by which I mean movies focused on Indigenous people and themes made by Indigenous filmmakers, not films about Indigenous people made by others. And Northwestern Ontario has a powerhouse production company in Thunderstone Pictures, co-founded by Michelle Derosier and Dave Clement, which has created award-winning shorts and documentaries and is currently preparing a major feature film (Angelique’s Isle) for its premiere. Here are five outstanding Indigenous films. It may not be a coincidence that four of them are directed or co-directed by women.
Return to Manomin Before the Streets (2011) Co-written and produced by Michelle Derosier and Dave Clement, Return to Manomin is director Derosier’s personal story about struggling to convince four generations of her family to revive the annual wild rice harvest. With Clement’s extraordinary camera work, this is the most cinematically beautiful and compelling Northwestern Ontario story.
The Grandfather Drum (2016) In another Thunderstone movie—this time an animated short—director Derosier retells a gripping and haunting legend. In darker, more unbalanced times, a respected grandfather gives the gift of a drum to save his grandson and his people from sickness. But the passage of time and the arrival of Christianity and the government tip the world out of balance once again. Using sharp folding-paper cut-out animation and a simple, sometimes whispered narrative, this 10-minute short film bridges history and focuses a sharp lens on contemporary issues.
(2016) Director and writer Chloé Leriche lived with the Atikamekw people in Québec, immersing herself in their culture and winning their trust and collaboration in telling this story. Made with almost exclusively non-professional actors and told completely in the Atikamekw language (the film utilizes English subtitles) Before the Streets is a timely and compelling story. Shawnouk (Rykko Bellemare) accidentally kills someone in a botched robbery. Ashamed and distraught, the young man flees into the bush. He is hunted by his father, who confronts him about the crime and then convinces him to come back to the community to address the killing and heal the imbalance that he has helped cause. This is a remarkable narrative about the application of ancient teachings and healing techniques to contemporary legal issues.
Indictment: The Crimes of Shelly Chartier (2017) This full-length documentary, codirected by Lisa Jackson and Shane Belcourt, tells an almost unbelievable story. In a media sensationalized sex scandal between an American NBA super athlete and an “aspiring model,” Shelly Chartier—who knew neither of the people involved—was charged and convicted of perpetrating an internet hoax, orchestrated from her home on an isolated reserve in Manitoba. Jackson (Métis) and Belcourt (Anishinaabe) go beyond the surface of the crime to reveal Chartier’s history on the reserve and what brought her to do what she did. The documentary becomes a moving indictment of contemporary news media and analysis of the rush-tojudge motivations of social media. As timely as yesterday’s news. And here are five more Indigenous movies worth your attention: Kanehsatake: 270 Years of Resistance (1993,) Smoke Signals (1998), Ten Canoes (2006), Eagle vs Sparrow (2011), Angry Inuk (2016), and (2017).
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TheArts
Uprising
At the Intersections of Art, Activism, and Social Justice By Leah Ching
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hristi Belcourt is an artist who needs no introduction. A Michif visual artist whose ancestry traces back to Manitou Sakhigan, Alberta, Belcourt has received national and international acclaim for her work, which explores the beauty of the natural world, traditional Indigenous worldviews on spirituality and natural medicines, and nature’s symbolic properties. In a tradition of Métis floral beadwork, Belcourt uses her subject matter to convey a metaphor for human existence, relaying meanings that draw attention to the environment, biodiversity, spirituality, and Indigenous rights. Primarily a painter, Belcourt is also versed in traditional arts, working with beads, hides, copper, wool trade cloth, and most recently birch bark, plant fibres, and ochre. This June, the Thunder Bay Art Gallery will feature a major retrospective exhibit by Belcourt, including works by, and in collaboration with, Indigenous artist and environmentalist Isaac Murdoch. Part of a national touring exhibition, Uprising: The Power of Mother Earth will be on display in Thunder Bay from June 22 to November 25, co-produced by both the Thunder Bay Art Gallery and Carleton University Art Gallery. The upcoming exhibit invites viewers to reckon with the power and agency of the land, as well as with humanity’s dependence on earth for survival. “There is a power within Mother Earth that we are not respecting. We often forget that the earth doesn’t need human beings, but we need everything that is on this earth to survive,” says Belcourt.
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Four Cedar Waxwings, acrylic on canvas, 76 x 64 cm “The sad part is that the earth will go on without us, but it’s through our own actions that we have become a threat to our own species and others around us.” Merging art and activism towards goals of social justice, Belcourt lets her work speak for itself—and indeed, it speaks volumes. Revealing a deep connection with and respect for Mother Earth and the traditions and knowledge of her people, Belcourt’s art is underpinned by, and brings forth critical interventions about, issues of environmental justice and justice for Indigenous peoples on this land.
“There are long-standing issues around land-theft in our country, where our land has been stolen from us. And people are now beginning to realize that where Indigenous peoples have been able to take care of the traditional territory, there is more biodiversity to be found in those areas, and the land is more self-sustaining,” says Belcourt. “Indigenous people have always known that you only take what you need, and you leave the rest alone to do what it needs to, so that there will be enough for future generations.”
Highlighting the potential located within art for resistance, community building, and social justice, Belcourt’s work brings to fore the need for an “uprising” for future generations, one that works towards goals of justice for Indigenous peoples, and for the land. An innovative and dynamic artist driven by a deep love for the earth, Belcourt’s latest exhibition reveals the political and environmentalist foundations behind all of her art. “Every good revolution has revolutionary art. It’s no question that that’s what we want: a non-violent revolution for the earth,” she says.
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What the Sturgeon Told Me, acrylic on canvas, 61 x 122 cm
Christi Belcourt and Isaac Murdoch, New Beginnings, acrylic on canvas, 122 x 183 cm
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Local Art on the Waterfront Features at the Baggage Building Arts Centre By Ayano Hodouchi Dempsey
Tanis Webster of Pearl River Pottery, who is also the organizer of this exhibition, describes herself as a functional potter and creates mostly kitchen/dinnerware. She believes pottery is an endless and ever-evolving journey, and that it keeps her humble and wildly curious. “When I am out for dinner or at someone’s house, I have been busted many times for turning over their dishes to see who made them and how they are finished,” she says. “Definitely a potter’s thing.” Crystal Nielsen works in acrylics and fibre, and while those mediums may seem very different, her bright yet soft tones are recognizable in both. “Colour inspires, fuels my creative DNA. Both of these mediums offer up palettes of juicy colours that I can touch, see, create, and savour,” she explains. Her Danish grandmother taught fibre art, and it was a natural progression for her to explore “painting with wool.”
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Stephanie Siemieniuk has been painting in and around Thunder Bay for the past 20 years. Her works feature nature, but in a more personal, nostalgic way. She has created series of works, such as “Yellow Series” and “Lupin Series.” This time, she will be displaying a canvas from her “Red Series,” inspired by autumn colours and Alice in Wonderland, with the colour red signifying the Red Queen. Like many other artists in the show, photographer Susan Dykstra loves the area she lives in. “Lake Superior is where I always gravitate back to,” she says. “The rugged north shore is my favourite location, from Sault Ste. Marie to Duluth.” Her best time of year for photography is winter, as the lake changes constantly. Myra Mackie Coons “paints in glass” and is exhibiting stained/ fused glass works. Fascinated with transposing different painting techniques onto glass, she says working with this medium is magical because she designs, cuts, and assembles glass on a flat plane and can only see the results after the works has been fired up and is ready to be held up to the light. “It never fails to amaze me how a glass panel is entirely transformed with the addition of light,” she says. The exhibition runs from June 8 to 21 and will be followed by the Waterfront Art Sale on June 23. For more information, call 684-2063 or drop by 2200 Sleeping Giant Parkway during business hours.
Felt bag by Crystal Nielsen
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his month, the Baggage Building Arts Centre at Prince Arthur’s Landing hosts the Waterfront Art Exhibition, showcasing a wide array of local talent. Approximately 25 artists will be taking part in the show, including photographers, potters, printmakers, painters, and many more. The show was originally annual, but due to popular demand, a second exhibition was added last year over the holidays and the organizers hope to keep it a biannual event.
Stephanie Siemieniuk, Fairfarren, Alice, 18” x 48”, oil on canvas
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Fortify This
Action through Collective Art By Emma Christensen, Photos by Sarah McPherson
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embers of the Fortify This collective have collaborated to offer new perspectives on Indigenous self-determination. Their multimedia art exhibition, hosted by the Definitely Superior Art Gallery, also elaborates on an artistic statement made three decades earlier.
(L-R) Joshua Sinoway (wearing a fur head scarf created by artist Janelle Wawia), Cynthia Edwards (wearing a colonialism t-shirt screen-printed by Mary McPherson), and Cree Stevens (in her own wearable art piece, “The One”)
Cree Stevens is an artist and one of the founding members of Fortify This. Her work includes “The One,” a wearable art piece that she created for DefSup’s fashion event, Derelicte. The idea for the collective took root during conversations between Stevens and art historian Andrea Terry. Terry drew parallels between Stevens’ work and Rebecca Belmore’s staging of “Rising to the Occasion,” created in response to a 1987 visit to Fort William Historical Park by members of the British royal family. “We thought, wouldn’t it be interesting to expand on Belmore’s work with our own performance?” says Stevens, “It started off with the two of us but since ‘The One’ is based on the idea of Indigenous people coming together, we decided it was important to include other local and regional Indigenous artists.”
On July 16, 2017, members of the newly-formed collective gathered at Fort William Historical Park and the James Street Swing Bridge to stage a performance photo shoot. The name chosen for the performance—as well as for the collective and the art installation—returned to its location. “Ultimately, it came down to taking the common noun ‘fort’ and turning it into a verb—fortify, turning a state of being into action,” says Terry. A year later, images from the performance provide both contrast and emphasis to the surrounding multimedia art pieces, which include drawings, written work, and an installation of wearable art. “The photographs taken by Sarah McPherson [are] at the heart of the exhibition,” says Stevens. The exhibition also features images taken by collective members Cynthia Edwards and Christian Chapman. Stevens values the collective effort that went into producing the art installation. “For me, Fortify This is an exhibition that represents a true collaboration of mixed media work— all of us coming together to work on a common goal, yet being free to express ourselves and our work individually.” For more information and a full list of the artists involved, visit definitelysuperior.com.
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TheArts From Thunder Bay Art Gallery’s Collection
Eunice By Andrea Terry, Acting Curator, Thunder Bay Art Gallery
Artist: Valerie Palmer Title: Eunice Date: 2011 Medium: Oil on linen Dimensions: 91 x 86 cm Valerie Palmer’s large scale oil paintings consistently feature a figure or two staring thoughtfully at some point beyond the picture plane, set against a scenic backdrop. “Eunice” is an excellent example of her characteristic style. The Michipicoten Bay-based artist was born in Toronto, received her BFA Honours from the University of Manitoba (1973), and has exhibited widely throughout Canada. “Eunice” is a subtly compelling painting that beckons the viewer’s attention. A mature woman stares off to the left, sitting in what appears to be a black-stained wooden chair in front of the lakeshore. Her hands lay clasped in her lap, and she wears a long multi-coloured skirt, as well as a sweater, ostensibly to shield her from the wind that drives the whitecaps in the background but doesn’t tousle her hair. Significantly, Palmer paints directly from both live models and nature. Committed to her established practice, she repeatedly hauls her large canvases outdoors and props her easel on the lakeshore to work. “Eunice” was selected by co-curator Cathy Alex as part of the By Request: Collective Curation of the Permanent Collection exhibition, which runs until June 3. Of “Eunice,” Alex writes in her curatorial statement, “She appears solemn, but wise too, with perhaps a hint of bemusement and amusement. There’s a touch of grey in her hair, just like me. And just like me, she must have celebrated happiness and joy, sorrow and tribulation. Are those the moments she’s remembering as she looks off into the distance?... I want to join Eunice on that beach, feel the wind in my greying hair, share a cup of tea, and learn her story.”
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s far as made up holidays go, International Picnic Day is one that we can get behind. Eating outside is one of life’s greatest pleasures. You can get fancy or stay frugal, find a park, set up in your backyard, or steer yourself towards a sloping grassy bank near water—there really is no wrong way to have a picnic. Just kick off your shoes and relax, lay back, and let the clouds roll by and the daydreams roll in. To help inspire your outdoor dining adventures, here’s Stuff We Like for International Picnic Day.
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etsy.com/ca/shop/PikeLakeForge If you plan on making your picnic a private affair, a bottle of wine is a superb addition to facilitate outdoor merrymaking. Uncork your wine of choice with a one-of-a-kind forged steel corkscrew from blacksmith Kristen Krievin. Handmade and made to order, these functional pieces range from simple steel to more involved pieces like this one here, which features mortise and tenon joinery. Finished with beeswax, they are as amazing to hold as they are to look at. Salut!
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Parvaneh’s Persian Cuisine Story and Photos by Brooke Towle
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ever failing to introduce new and unique vendors, the Thunder Bay Country Market is continually growing. One of the market’s latest additions is Parvaneh’s Persian Cuisine, the delicious creation of Parvaneh Darabi, who developed a true passion for the art of cooking five years ago when she began to experiment with popular Persian recipes and put her own spin on them. Since joining the market in March, Darabi has been excitedly sharing her favourite dishes to expand palates across Thunder Bay.
Parvaneh’s Persian Cuisine offers three traditionally inspired Persian dishes each week at the market. The first dish caters to the market’s breakfast-lovers, offering khagine (Persian pancakes) with homemade syrup, or mirza ghasemy (an eggplant omelet). The next dish aims to please the afternoon crowd, and is often served with rice—ghormeh sabzy, an Iranian stew cooked with lamb and black-eyed peas, for example. The third dish is a soup or stew that focuses on dietary needs and restrictions. “I try to always have at least one option that’s gluten-free, vegetarian, or vegan. That way everyone has a chance to taste our Persian cuisine,” Darabi says.
Encouraging market goers to try samples, Darabi explains how each dish is made and what ingredients go into her creations. She also suggestions different ways to eat each meal and whether they’re traditionally served with bread, rice, or as a salad. “Persian cuisine uses a vast amount of herbs, and it gives it a dark green look that many people aren’t used to,” she says. “But once you try it, you’ll be amazed by the taste. Almost everyone wants to try more.” Parvaneh’s Persian Cuisine is currently available upstairs at the market on Saturdays from 8 am–1 pm.
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Thunder Bay’s First Festival of Walking By Kat Lyzun
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n June 10, the International Friendship Gardens in Fort William will welcome folks of all ages and abilities to Thunder Bay’s first-ever festival of walking. WALKstock is the brainchild of Nancy Angus, who is known for her work promoting active community
programs for older adults and her passion for helping people come together for good health. “I approached Ellen [Mortfield] at EcoSuperior about doing a grassroots community event to get people outdoors. I told her I had this little idea
With EcoSuperior on board and a grant from the Ontario Sport and Recreation Communities Program Fund, the program began with a series of information sessions for fitness leaders and “walkshops” for the public about walking gear, walking mindfully, and walking holidays. It all culminates with WALKstock, which Angus describes as an easygoing Sunday afternoon enjoying the trails around the Friendship Gardens and checking out some of the neat walking clubs in the city. It’s free for all—bring your kids, dogs, strollers, and coffee (even a picnic lunch, if you like). “The goal is to bring together [individuals] and groups with walking programs and creative outlets that fit with walking,” Angus says. “I’m really excited to see the response, how
many people want to get together.” There will be a photo scavenger hunt, activities for kids, healthy snacks provided by Little Lions Waldorf Centre, and nature identification from the Lakehead Region Conservation Authority. The Thunder Bay Art Gallery will be running a session on urban sketching and the Lappe Nordic Ski Club will have walking poles for people to try out (they’re great for increasing your workout). The Dog Classroom will be there with some tips on enjoying walks with your pup, and groups like Walk With Doc and Evergreen United Neighbourhood will be there with information on their regular get-togethers. WALKstock will be held on June 10 from noon–4 pm at the International Friendship Gardens, rain or shine. For more information visit ecosuperior.org or the Thunder Bay District Health Unit’s Walkable Thunder Bay webpage.
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Seeking Stories from Gillies Township Prepares to to Celebrate Milestone with History Book By Pat Forrest
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ne of my earliest recollections of growing up in Gillies Township was the wealth of storytellers in the communities—including my late father John Forrest, who would stop what he was doing at the drop of a hat to tell a tale, his friend Joe Webb, the Sitch brothers, and numerous others. In 2020, when Gillies celebrates its 100th anniversary of incorporation, people will have the opportunity to enjoy the stories of these now-departed old timers plus the reminiscences of their descendants when the Gillies History Book is published. Work on a commemorative book for the township began around 2010, when two students were hired to
develop an outline of the book and research who the original homesteaders were, and began interviewing descendants of some of the earliest families. Work stalled when the funding ran out but in 2015, with the anniversary just five years away, the Gillies History Book Working Group was formed and a call went out for stories. The submissions have begun to trickle in. There’s one about the Sitch brothers, “three young, green Englishmen who came to Canada in search of a better life and thinking that a full belly would be a nice change.” Another is the saga of young Peter Cicinski, who left his home in Ukraine for a chance to own his own
farm in Canada. Still another chronicles the adventures of the late Joe Webb on his trapline. But more stories are needed, not only about the founders and their descendants, but also from the relative newcomers, and working group members are available to help people write their stories. “Those who are newer to the township may feel their story is not as important or as interesting as those of the early settlers, but what
they are doing in Gillies today will become the history of tomorrow,” says working group member Rick Kieri. For further information about the book, including a list of families that the working group seeks to connect with and how to contact members of the group, please go to the group’s Facebook page at facebook.com/ GilliesHistoryBook/ or email gillieshistory@hotmail.com.
BATTERIES DEAD? Recycle Instead! 5 2018 ION JUNE -15, COLLECT
Thunder Bay residents that received a battery recycling bag in the mail are invited to participate in a curbside collection of used single-use household batteries on their regular recycling collection day during the week highlighted below. Round up your single-use batteries, including AAA, AA, C, D, 9 volt and button cells. Place your batteries in the orange bag and seal it using the zip tab. On your recycling collection day that falls between JUNE 5-15, set the sealed bag out at the curb. Residents who miss the collection date, or those living in apartments are encouraged to visit the website for a battery recycling location near you.
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History of the Hoito A Timeline of the Landmark Restaurant By Bonnie Schiedel
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he Hoito is said to be the oldest cooperatively owned and operated restaurant in Canada and on May 1, it celebrated its 100th birthday. To mark that milestone, here’s a look back at the Hoito’s history (although we still have some unanswered questions, like when did the scale at the entrance show up?)
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1920s and 1930s
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Finnish bush workers who wanted a home base for inexpensive, hearty meals on their days off and during seasonal layoffs decided to open a co-op restaurant in the basement of the new Finnish Labour Temple at 314 Bay Street. The founding meeting was held on March 27, 1918. Fifty-nine people contributed $5 each in “comrade loans,” and the Hoito (which means “care” in Finnish) opened on May 1. It featured a cafeteria-style layout with long tables and an all-youcan eat buffet for 25¢. If you bought a weekly ticket, 21 meals cost $4 total.
The Hoito, along with the upstairs neighbour the Temple, quickly became a centre for Finnish social, cultural and political life. The restaurant was a place to get the scoop about forestry jobs and contacts. Its first manager was A.T. (Tom) Hill, a former recruiter for the labour union organization Industrial Workers of the World (IWW or Wobblies). The RCMP kept an eye on the entire building and sometimes conducted raids as it was considered a hotbed for socialism and potential revolution.
While politics and bush work changed, the restaurant continued going strong. Most restaurant goers purchased meal tickets or paid a flat all-you-can eat rate. Menus boasted that it was “Owned and Operated by the Boarders Themselves” and that there was “Plenty to Eat,” “Everything the Best,” and “Clean and Wholesome.” They also reminded patrons to “Please leave used Serviettes on the table.” In the 1960s, the cost of dinner eaten at the communal tables was $1. Undated menus from the era show a range of items for those sitting at individual tables, both Finnish (mojakka and beverage for $1.30 and clabbered milk or viili for 45¢) and North American (t-bone steak including beverage, bread, soup, and dessert for $5, and pancakes and coffee for $1.10).
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2010s–today
The word was out: visitors to Thunder Bay were urged to visit the Hoito for its old-school dining and vibe, and it was featured in the Toronto Star and The Globe and Mail, and on the Food Network show You Gotta Eat Here! The fare remained generous and cheap: a 1991 dinner special for $6.50 offered cream of chicken soup, rye bread, coleslaw, peas, mashed potatoes, ham steak, pumpkin pie with whipped cream, and unlimited coffee. Celebrity diners included Gordie Howe, Rick Mercer (who learned to make Finnish pancakes in a segment for his show The Rick Mercer Report), and Jordan Staal, who brought the Stanley Cup.
In 2011, the Finnish Labour Temple was recognized as a National Historic Site. In 2015, the Finlandia Association warned that the building faced financial struggles and expensive maintenance costs, leading to some community support and fundraising. Today, to mark “Hoito 100,” the Hoito is planning events like 10 Decades of the Hoito in June with dishes from each decade, and a culinary festival in October. Happy 100th to the Hoito!
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Q&A - Angelique EagleWoman By Kim Latimer When Angelique EagleWoman (Wambdi A. WasteWin) was appointed Dean of Lakehead University’s Bora Laskin Faculty of Law in 2016, she made headlines as the first Indigenous dean of a law school in Canada. This year, she resigned from the position citing systemic racism. Writer Kim Latimer delves deeper into what happened and how Thunder Bay can improve efforts toward reconciliation. The Walleye: First Nation leaders have come forward to support your claim of systemic racism at the university. Has resignation sparked a larger movement? Angelique EagleWoman: Yes—it is often the case that when one person stands up, others who have been silently experiencing the same treatment begin to voice their concerns. First Nation leaders have been staunchly defending Indigenous expertise in land management, dispute resolution processes, healthy community systems—and the list goes on—since time immemorial. With the imposition of colonialism, Indigenous expertise has been suppressed, challenged, and, at times, outright denied. I was hired for my expertise from a decade’s worth of experience in university academia, governance, and administration, particularly in law school environments. And yet my proposals, suggestions, and strategies were devalued, not followed, and brushed aside. This is systemic racism based on a view of Indigenous people as “less than.” This is what I experienced and Indigenous leaders continue to experience on a larger scale in terms of Canada denying the basic right of self-government for First Nations. TW: How has this experience affected you personally? AE: Personally, I went through a very difficult year filled with emotional, physical, and mental distress as I tried to do the impossible by teaching a full-time professor’s load and being the dean for a new and troubled law school.
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I came to the position of dean of the Bora Laskin Faculty of Law at Lakehead University with a deep sense of enthusiasm, passion, and purpose. My plan was to be in the position for two terms, or ten years. Through the initial experience of “learning the ropes,” I began to see cracks in the vision I held to lead the law school forward. I found that policies were not correctly followed, the law school was underfunded, and my constant advocacy to put the law school on secure footing was met with antagonism from senior administration. Internally, I also felt that I was being blamed for the state of the law school and my efforts to build community and consensus were thwarted by what I came to see as racism. So, I felt that I was in a no-win situation with systemic racism at every level, while I worked myself to the point of exhaustion to make sure the students received the classes necessary to graduate. TW: We know the incarceration rates of Indigenous people is disproportionately high. Is the law community where we need to address this issue? AE: Yes. The Bora Laskin Faculty of Law has so much promise and potential to increase legal representation for Indigenous people in criminal law, treaty law, governance law, family law, economic law, and all other areas. It has only been since 1951 that First Nations had the ability to hire lawyers and prior to that Indigenous people lost their status as Indians if they went to law school.
To undo the injustices of the past with creative and forward-thinking solutions, lawyers are needed, in my view. Lawyers from First Nation, Inuit, and Métis backgrounds are going to have insights and the ability to affect legal change on a significant scale due to their perspectives. There are numerous reports on the harsher sentencing, and the overrepresentation and criminalization of Indigenous youth, men, and especially women. There are also reports on the higher criminal victimization of Indigenous people. This means that Indigenous people live in a world where they must face criminal activity directed against them and be on guard for any contact with law enforcement, which would lead to being imprisoned. When will these reports start to matter to change these realities? TW: Do you have hope that reconciliation is possible in our community? AE: Yes. I strongly believe that human beings are good. I believe that when people learn about the injustices inflicted on others that their sense of compassion leads to action to change those injustices. This is why I have devoted my life to being an educator, because I believe that through education we can begin to heal past wrongs. The goal of reconciliation goes back to being permanent neighbours in a shared community. Indigenous and nonIndigenous people are permanent neighbours… Neither of us are leaving and therefore, it is time to begin to right the relationship.
TW: In your opinion, where should we start? AE: Again, I am a firm believer in education and believe in cultural competency trainings. It cannot be a one-time activity. All communities, workplaces, and institutions need to build in ongoing training on Indigenous culture, interaction, and understandings. TW: Where will you be focusing your energy now? Where do you find strength? AE: I have always felt that I am spiritually called to wherever I work. I love academia and the intellectual engagement that can occur in university environments as well as a life in the law. My next position will likely involve those two elements. My deep sense of spirituality comes from my traditional teachings as a Dakota woman. My father, after being abused in boarding school, later in life decided to raise my brother and I according to our traditional ways. Those strong values and sense of being interconnected to all life guide me every day. TW: Is there anything you wish to add? AE: Being open to conversations and seeking input from Indigenous people does not have to be a scary proposition. Heart-to-heart conversations are the way forward. In legal terms, Indigenous people are owed the right to be consulted when actions will impact them. This interview has been edited and condensed for length and clarity.
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Complain! Voting Trends in Northwestern Ontario By Allan Zhang, Northern Policy Institute Research Analyst Are you voting this June? Up until the 2014 general election, voter turnout in Ontario was on a downward spiral. The number of eligible voters who showed up to the polls in 2007 (52.1%) and 2011 (48.2%) set new Ontario records for low turnout; records that were preceded by five elections of a similar tendency. A bump in 2014 interrupted the 24-year trend, with a province-wide voter turnout of approximately 51.3%. In comparison, 68.3% of eligible voters cast their ballot Canada-wide in the 2015 federal election. Northwestern Ontario has not been immune to provincial voting patterns. Turnout in the three Northwestern electoral districts of Kenora-Rainy River, Thunder Bay-Atikokan, and Thunder BaySuperior North have followed the provincial trend of decreasing between 2007 and 2011 (and five elections prior to that), and increasing between 2011 and 2014. What stands out the most, however is the fact that for the past three provincial elections, voter turnout in Northwestern Ontario’s three electoral districts has generally been lower than the Ontario average, the turnout being the highest in Thunder Bay-Superior North, followed by Thunder Bay-Atikokan, with Kenora-Rainy River having the lowest. This year’s general election will no doubt bring a twist to voting patterns. In an effort to improve
representation for those living in the province’s northernmost communities, the province has introduced a new riding in Northwestern Ontario. Kenora-Rainy River is now split into two ridings: Kenora-Rainy River and Kiiwetinoong. It will be interesting to see how voting trends will be impacted by this change in landscape.
VOTER TRENDS BY POLITICAL PARTY Looking at the four major political parties for the three Northwestern Ontario electoral districts of Kenora-Rainy River, Thunder Bay-Atikokan, and Thunder Bay-Superior North: The percentage of votes for the Green Party in all three ridings decreased from 2007 to 2011 and then increased from 2011 to 2015. A similar trend can be seen for the Liberal Party, with the only exception being that their percentage of votes in Thunder Bay-Atikokan increased from 2007 to 2011. The percentage of votes for the New Democratic Party in all three ridings generally decreased from 2007 to 2011 and again from 2011 to 2014. The sole exception to this is in the Kenora-Rainy River riding, where it decreased from 2007 to 2011, but increased from 2011 to 2014. The percentage of votes for the Progressive Conservative Party in all three ridings increased from 2007 to 2011 and decreased from 2011 to 2014.
Kurt Martell Memorial Spring Huck Off
Disc Golf Tournament Enters Sixth Year By Nancy Saunders
The Birch Point Disc Golf Association is once again hosting its annual Spring Huck Off. Now in its sixth year, this tournament takes place June 9 at Birch Point Disc Golf Course—Thunder Bay’s first public disc golf course, which was created in 2009 by local disc golf enthusiasts with support from the City of Thunder Bay. The course layout—18 baskets spread across the lawns and wooded areas of the north side of Boulevard Lake—was updated in 2016 in part to qualify as a professional competitive course, but will be switched back to its original format for this event.
The holes for this year’s Huck Off will be par three, with no long holes. Beginners and experienced players alike are welcome, as are spectators. The format is a “doubles best disc” tournament, with participants playing in pairs either by signing up together or by assignment. Teams will then be randomly assigned their opponents. The team with the best shot from each basket will advance. The tournament will consist of two rounds of the course, with a round typically taking an hour and a half to play. Players must bring their own discs, which can be purchased at The Loop.
The switch to the old layout is due in part to the event being dedicated to the memory of the late Kurt Martell, who was involved with the course from its early days and who was an avid supporter of the sport. Among Martell’s many interests and roles—father, partner, radio host, author, actor, and activist—was a passion for disc golf. Mixed CDs he created for his long-running LU Radio show, JAFO’s Mood, will be played throughout the Huck Off, and proceeds from the tournament will go to Martell’s family.
Registration is $40 in advance at The Loop, or $50 on June 9. Same-day registration begins at 10 am and the tournament starts at 11 am. Lunch will be provided by Barbecupid. Prizes from local businesses will be awarded in multiple categories. Rain or shine, whether you’re new to disc golf or a seasoned player, hit up this local event to spend time being active in the great outdoors while in the heart of the city—and play a couple of rounds in honour of Kurt Martell, a well-loved man with a big heart who truly loved this city.
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This is Thunder Bay Interviews by Nancy Saunders, Photos by Laura Paxton
Amanda: My lifestyle doesn’t change too much. I transition from school to work, and it’s busy all the way through for me. It is nice when you do get out, to see a little bit of sunlight as opposed to in the winter when you show up to either work or school in the dark, and then you come back and it’s still dark and you never do see the sun… Sometimes in the summer you can get away for a little while and see the sunlight a little longer.
Karleen: I find the sunshine certainly helps a lot. I find I’m doing more, I’m getting out more, instead of just going from waking up, going to work, and then going home and going to bed, I’ve actually been going outside and I’m more active outside as well. I’m getting to do the things I enjoy, so I definitely have noticed the longer days and more sunshine. I’ve been really enjoying it.
This month, The Walleye asked: What do you do with the extra hours of daylight?
Paul: Definitely long motorcycle rides in the evening. And trips to the lake. Barbecues on the deck.
Daniel: To start, my roommates are out of town, so the house is cleaner. I have time to relax in a clean house for once. I get to open the windows and the door, which is nice—let that air pass through.
As an action item from the Solid Waste Management Strategy, Thunder Bay’s Treasure Exchange Days will take place
SATURDAY, JUNE 23 & SUNDAY, JUNE 24
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Treasure Exchange Days are perfect for anyone searching for that special something or wanting to get rid of an item no longer needed. Exchange reusable items like furniture, small appliances and toys – for free! Want to participate? It’s easy – just follow these steps. • Clearly label items ‘FREE’. Place them at the curb after 5 pm on Friday, Sept 8. • Keep items that aren’t ‘give aways’ like bikes, toys and tools well away from the curb to prevent misunderstandings. • On Sunday, remove all uncollected items by 7 pm. Items left at the curb are subject to enforcement as per City By-Laws. They will not be collected by the City. • Tour your neighbourhood to see what great deals you can find at the curb.
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If you have ever dreamed about rocketing across the waters of Lake Superior riding atop a military grade vessel powered by two Evinrude E-Tec G2 250 HP engines, then Sail Superior and captain Gregory Heroux have a tour for you. Starting June 2, citizens of Thunder Bay can join Sail Superior on a variety of journeys in their brand new Zodiac. Up until now, Heroux has been unable to reach certain destinations due to shallow water or the sailboat masts being too tall—under the James Street Bridge, for instance. Interest from clients for trips up the Kaministiquia River to Fort William Historical Park or tours similar to what were offered in the past aboard the old Welcome Ship prompted Heroux to add the new 30-ft, 12-seat Zodiac to his fleet. Comfortable, lightweight, durable, and incredibly seaworthy, the Zodiac is constructed of aluminum ringed with large air-filled tubes. Powered by engines that have the highest EPA rating and fuel economy in their class, the “Superior Rocket” provides an environmentally conscious ride throughout our beautiful lakes and rivers, allowing
tour groups to pull right up on shore to explore beaches and get closer to sights such as the towering cliffs of the Sleeping Giant or the historical grain elevators of the Kam River. Passengers can expect a super-fast yet super-safe ride as they reach destinations such as the Sleeping Giant, Spar Island, and Porphyry Island. Passengers are provided with full weather protection suits, goggles, and gloves. And if you’d like to bring your furry partner along for the ride, the “Superior Rocket” is pet-friendly. Sail Superior caters to a variety of clients and events, such as weddings and romantic getaways on pristine remote islands, corporate events (team building and corporate outings), and commercial shuttles (remote island constructions and geological and scientific surveying) accommodated with the vessels large payload. The Zodiac will also be used as a support boat for their bareboat sailing charters, and as a water taxi bringing clients to specialized destinations. For more information, visit their site at sailsuperior.com or find them on Facebook.
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Beer-Soaked Rock and Roll By Jimmy Wiggins Band: Voltang Hometown: Hamilton, ON Genre: rock/hardcore, punk/metal Recommended if you like: Every Time I Die, The Dillinger Escape Plan, Cancer Bats, Refused Dubbed “raunch and roll,” Voltang’s sound draws influences from 70s rock, 80s metal, 90s grunge, 2000s hardcore, and Tom Waits. It’s an over-the-top mix of riffy rock and roll, punishing hardcore punk, and melodic metal with an absolutely crazy, in-your-face live show that has landed them on stages with the likes of hardcore heroes Norma Jean and horror punk legends The Misfits. On Halloween night of 2016,
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Voltang released their sophomore album, Bad Sounds, accompanied by the video for their single “Lunatic Slick.” In February, they released the video for their single “Garbage People,” which has helped generate a strong following online and around the world. Voltang’s highly anticipated third studio album is set to release later this year. The band’s DIY attitude is what keeps the Voltang machine going. “This is our second tour with a high number of dates, but we’ve done many tours in the past three years and we book the tours ourselves
DIY-style. This is a very challenging thing to do,” explains drummer Paul Maxwell. “It gets better as you get out there and meet awesome people in local scenes all over Canada—they can help you out next time you’re coming through. But it doesn’t change that we have to pay our own expenses, sleep in the van, and eat cheap food that turns your body into a garbage can. Every day we don’t lose our minds is an accomplishment.” As for the band’s name, Maxwell explains, “Voltang is the name of the galactic empire that started as a
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Five Summer Songs BURNING TO THE SKY
By Gord Ellis
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ummer and music go hand in hand. There is something about lovely weather, blue skies, and the promise of no snow for a few months, that brings out the music in northerners. Few things are better than going for a drive, windows open or top down, listening to some great music. We all have our favourite summer songs, for a wide variety of reasons. And yes, I have a few of my own. Here are five that I think capture the lazy haze of summer.
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“Summer Breeze” This old gem from Seals and Crofts, is one of the more haunting summer songs. From the minor chord opening strums, to the rather down beat verses, you might not at first glance think this would be a great summer song. Yet the chorus, with those classic lines “Summer breeze, makes me feel fine blowin’ through the Jasmine in my mind,” flips the whole thing on its head. And that little guitar lick at the end is one of the tastiest hooks you will ever hear. The song “Summer Breeze” has become a staple of FM rock, and is maybe the centre piece song of the genre broadly known as “Yacht Rock.” A true classic. And no, I have no idea how you get Jasmine in the mind.
“California Girls”
“Santeria”
Sublime
Beyoncé featuring Jay-Z
The Beach Boys more or less defined summer music for the boomer generations, and the template of that sound lives on today. There are about a dozen Beach Boys songs that could be at a home on this list, but “California Girls” from 1965 is at the top of the list. It’s bright and poppy, and although the description of “midwest farmers daughters” and “northern girls and the way they kiss” seems mildly gaggy in 2018, it is all done with tongue planted firmly in cheek. But as we all know, Brian Wilson and his brothers wished they all could be California Girls anyway. A leering, preening cover by David Lee Roth two decades later was a hit, but in no way improved on the original.
Sublime was a band that could write about some very dark stuff, but make it sound ridiculously upbeat. “Santeria” may be the best example of this, and it is certainly one of the bands best known songs. It is built on reggae beat, but it has the muscular punk edge that made the band super popular in the 1990s. Sublime was badass and peppered their songs with references to a side of life that might not seem that celebratory. “Tell Sanchito that if he knows what is good for him he best go run and hide, Daddy’s got a new .45.” Yet, Santeria is a summer time favourite, and if you have ever played it in a band, or around a campfire, you know there are always a lot of people singing along.
The first time this tune came blasting out of my truck speaker, I was driving down the highway with my boat in tow. It was a warm, sunny June day in 2003 and the air smelled good. The horn opening ,and the overall vibe of “Crazy in Love” made me think Motown/ Stax era, but then there was Beyonce. The song is so energetic and bright, it feels like a cross between Tina Turner’s “River Deep Mountain High” and Aretha’s “Respect.” It’s a powerhouse of a summer tune, even if the lyrics are not going to win a Nobel.
The Beach Boys
“Crazy in Love”
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“Girls in Their Summer Clothes” When Bruce Springsteen released Magic, in 2007. the media focus was largely on the louder, angrier songs on the record, that focused ongoing tensions in the Middle East, America’s involvement and the plight of the soldiers who often came home broken or in a body bag. Yet the album contained one of Springsteen’s brightest and most anthemic late period songs. Everything about “Girls in their Summer Clothes” was shiny, from the wall of sound production to the Beach Boy’s like harmonies. Of course, the Boss being the Boss, he couldn’t let it be too upbeat. “And the girls in their summer clothes/ In the cool of the evening light/ The girls in their summer clothes/ Pass me by.” You can look but you better not touch indeed. The Doc Walker cover is also quite good. Have a great summer.
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Pierre Schryer
Celebrating Thunder Bay Connections By Steph Skavinski
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ierre Schryer’s Thunder Bay Connections concert, featuring over 30 guest artists in a one-night-only show on June 23 at the Thunder Bay Community Auditorium, is a massive undertaking. Luckily, Schryer is well acquainted with the challenges that go along with organizing such a large event—he’s had 16 years of experience putting together the three-day Canadian Celtic Celebration festival, which had its final installment last summer. Thunder Bay Connections will be his final big event in Thunder Bay before moving out west. “It’s bittersweet,” he says. “We have such a great community of artists here so it’s sad to be leaving, but it’s great to be able to bring all of these different performers together for this show.” The concert will feature different Celtic ensembles such as Lads of the Lake, Brandon Gidley and Karli Strohschein with authentic Irish traditional tunes, a group of young local fiddlers called the Youth Celtic Ensemble, former students of Schryer’s including Olivia Korkola, Philip Duke, and Lauren DifferSaxberg, and bagpiper Ryan Moore. Schryer says it’s a coming together of long-time collaborators, but also getting to work with people he’s always wanted to collaborate with. The audience will experience creative
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fusions of Celtic music with Matt Sellick’s flamenco guitar; pow wow singing and drumming from the Thunder Mountain Singers, and classical music from the Cosbey Quartet. Local legends Rodney Brown and Danny Johnson will be making an appearance, too. In addition to an exploration of sounds, this concert will also feature some other unorthodox performance pairings. Normally you would expect to see highland or step-dancing, but get ready for something completely different. Schryer is excited to be working with Dahab of World Dance Centre, and Women in Silk (circus-inspired aerial silks) for this one-of-a-kind performance opportunity. There will also be a video element from local cinematographer Damien Gilbert of Epica Pictures. Schryer describes his event as “a musical feast celebrating many of our local artists from our hometown of Thunder Bay.” It’s a way to showcase and celebrate many different facets of the vibrant arts community here while also saying a personal farewell. Be sure not to miss out on this unique experience.
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The Boo Radley Project
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hen it comes to their music, the members of The Boo Radley Project have no qualms just running with it. It’s a unique sound the eightpiece Canadian band offers—a mix of jazz, funk, and indie rock, with all sorts of other genres thrown in. And while that may sound complicated, Emmett Watters—who handles lead vocals, guitar, synthesizer, and piano for the band—says it’s all just a matter of letting each member bring their own interests to the process. “One of us will have an idea, and then we’ll just all work on it,” Watters says. “We all listen to different types of music, so each person brings their own influence into the writing. We’ll have one thing on the go, and someone will bring something else to it, and it’ll sound completely different and then we’ll go with that.” Unique sound aside, being an eight-piece outfit brings its share of challenges, Watters says. Getting everyone together to write, for
example, can be tough. And that carries over to the live shows, as well, Watters says, as getting all eight members together for a show isn’t always possible. “We just try our best to accommodate the missing instruments,” Watters says. “It is tough— it’s always better when we’re all there, because that’s what our true sound is.” So far, the band has one release on its discography: the LP Bred to be Loyal. Making the album, Watters says, was a challenge for the group, taking about five years to put together. “We had a rough time in the studio,” he says. “It was our first time, so we weren’t really sure of what was happening. And it also cost us a lot of money that we didn’t really have. So we decided just to record everything in our basement. It took us a long time because we were just doing everything by ourselves.”
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A Day of Bluegrass and Old-Time Music
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his year’s Thunder Country Bluegrass Music Festival marks something of a transition for the annual event. Not musically, of course. The festival - which will take place June 9 at the Airlane hotel - is still drawing top bluegrass and “old-time” music (such as gospel and country) to perform, most of it from right here in Thunder Bay. What is different, however, is the festival’s return to its single-day roots, says Lou Hebert, president of the Thunder Bay Bluegrass & Old-Tyme Music Association, which hosts the festival.
“It’d be nice to get it bigger again,” Hebert says of this year’s festival. “If it works out for us, we might expand it again to a three-day event.” This year’s lineup: The festival started a decade ago, beginning as a day-long gospel concert held at the Kakabeka Falls Bible Camp, Hebert says. It quickly grew and added two more days to its format, expanding its focus to include bluegrass and other old-time music in the process. However, Hebert says, there were challenges with the old format and location. Even though the music was played indoors, the venue was still a campground. Organization was complicated, and the weather didn’t always cooperate. “I’m looking forward to trying an indoor venue,” Hebert says.
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Aside from the shortened schedule, there’s one other big change this year: the lineup. Due to financial constraints brought on by a high exchange rate, the performers who take to the Airlane stage will all be Canadian (in fact, they’ll all be from Thunder Bay, except Franklin, who hails from Red Lake). Hebert hopes this year’s event will help expand the fanbase for bluegrass and old-time music here in Thunder Bay. “There’s a big resurgence in southern Ontario,” Hebert says. “There’s probably a festival almost every weekend down there,
but then, of course, they’ve got a large audience… here, we’re kind of isolated.” But organizers are trying to bring in a younger audience: admission to this year’s festival is free to anyone age 16 or under, Hebert says. Tickets for the Thunder Country Bluegrass Music Festival are $20 advance (available at the Bean Fiend, Backstage Music, Music World, and the Airlane) or $25 at the door.
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t’s easy to see why people get so excited about seeing a live flamenco performance. This captivating art form consists of intricate dance and guitar rhythms, and soulful singing. It’s also a chance to witness something truly of the moment. “Playing for singers and dancers isn’t nearly as simple as ‘here’s a chart, play what’s on the page.’ There are no charts, nothing written down,” says local flamenco guitarist Matt Sellick. “It’s all about listening to the specific artist you’ll be on stage with and playing off them, learning what they love about the music and working to bring that out.”
Ilana speaks highly of Sellick’s skills as an accompanist and solo artist, and also of the warm welcome she received from the Thunder Bay audience. “I felt sincerely appreciated and like I was already amongst friends,” she says. “I can’t wait to be back.” The repertoire will consist of traditional flamenco as well as some of Sellick’s compositions and Ilana’s choreographies. Ilana
has a vast singing background besides flamenco, which includes Sephardic, Balkan, Ukrainian, and Afro-Brazilian that she allows to influence her singing. “Matt easily incorporates all of these influences into his playing, and we take it from there,” she says. “Flamenco is a whole language, and when both parties speak it fluently, the dialogue is fascinating, exciting, and anything can happen!”
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An artist that Sellick has been partnering with recently is Toronto-born singer and dancer Tamar Ilana, who is a coveted performer with an electric and mesmerizing stage presence. Sellick brought Ilana to Thunder Bay in January to play a show that sold out unbelievably quick and went over so well he immediately booked two more shows in June. “I had wanted to produce a show with a vibe like a tablao (flamenco bar) that you’d find in the south of Spain but in concert format,” he says. “The Chanterelle has the perfect atmosphere. Tablaos are usually very small venues and the exposed brick is just great.” Tickets are selling quickly for both dates (available at Fireweed and Calico) but this is just the beginning for the duo in what has already proven to be a magical collaboration. They recently announced plans for an album, so we can expect to see and hear a lot more flamenco from them in the future.
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Gather In Your Masses June’s Metal Onslaught By Justin Allec
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pring thaw, bands on the road, t-shirt n’ beer weather—it’s almost too much. Not only have Thunder Bay metal fans been blessed by local activity that’s high quality and frequent, but now there’s some tours on the calendar. I’m just saying, best to plan your “sick” days now.
Brujeria For the exact opposite, there’s the cold calculation of The Faceless at Crocks on June 19. This band fits the definition of ultra-technical death metal, and like their moniker, more closely resemble alien/cyborg hybrids than human musicians. Still, there’s an attraction to this kind of metal that’s irrefutable precisely because it’s so outlandish. No matter how fast or intricate The Faceless’ songs are, they still dare to weave awe-inspiring melodies into their cyberspaced compositions.
Insurrection First up is Insurrection, who hit Black Pirates Pub on June 10 in support of their fourth album, Extraction. Like many of Québec’s death metal bands, these guys are incredibly adept at balancing their brutality and complexity, which makes for an invigorating start to the month.
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The Faceless You couldn’t get a much stranger tour then pairing up Canuck grossout punks the Dayglo Abortions as the opener for Brujeria, a troop of death-grinders cosplaying as Mexican drug lords at Crocks on June 13. Despite the Dayglos’ longevity, Brujeria are still the main attraction, as they’re a sideshow for world-class grind lifers (featuring current members of Napalm Death and Lock Up) who ham it up while playing some of the nastiest grind around, with Spanish lyrics based entirely on gang wars and anti-American imperialism. Extraño but also entertaining!
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Finally, children of the 80s, rejoice, as Sebastian Bach lights up Crocks’ stage on June 25. Best known as Skid Row’s original vocalist, Bach’s since kept up a respectable profile for much of his solo career thanks to a great voice and a keen eye for complementary projects. Though he parted ways with the band in 1995, Bach’s been a constant on the stage and small screen. Thanks to a grittier aesthetic, those first few Skid Row records have held up well over time and modeled much of Bach’s current solo output. Tortured ballads and hard rocking complement the summer heat, though, so be ready to raise your lighters hiiiiiiigh! Given our past winter’s stranglehold, any night out to bang your head and raise the horns can be a good one, and there’s a show here for everyone.
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(L-R) Peter, Thomas, and Catherine Cosbey
TBay’s Most Musical Family
(L-R) Michelle Zapf-Bélanger, Thomas Cosbey, Catherine Cosbey, Peter Cosbey, and Mariko Kamachi Cosbey
The Cosbey Quintet Explores Famous Musical Families in History By Ayano Hodouchi Dempsey
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nce upon a time in Regina, there lived three siblings who all played the violin. One day Peter switched to the cello, and a trio was born. Fast forward a few years, and they all went to the Glenn Gould School in Toronto, where the two brothers met another violinist and a pianist and married them. A quintet was born. The Cosbey Quintet is made up of violinist and concertmaster of the Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra Thomas Cosbey and his wife (also a violinist) Michelle Zapf-Bélanger, cellist Peter Cosbey and his wife, pianist Mariko Kamachi-Cosbey, and violinist Catherine Cosbey. For years, the family lived in different parts of Canada—Thomas and
Michelle in Thunder Bay, Peter and Mariko in Toronto, and Catherine all over the country, performing with Canada’s leading ensembles. Last summer, the family finally decided to reunite in Thunder Bay. Peter started playing with the TBSO, and moved into a house with his wife and children, his sister, and his parents, who relocated from Regina. The house is full of music and musicians all hours of the day and night. “We’re pretty excited to be together as a quintet again,” says Zapf-Bélanger. “There’s something special about playing chamber music with your family. There’s a lot of common ground and we get comments from audiences that we seem really connected and in tune
with each other.” The musical legacy is continuing—currently there are three little Cosbeys who all play an instrument, and two more on the way—so the next generation will have a quintet as well. The little ones started early with the “Popsicle Quartet,” so named because ZapfBélanger bribed the toddlers with popsicles to get them to play. The quintet has started their own concert series here in Thunder Bay, and their next concert, A Musical Family, features pieces from family members of famous composers. For instance, Felix Mendelssohn’s sister Fanny also composed, and Mozart wasn’t the only prodigy in the family—his sister and father were also both
accomplished performers and composers. “The way that Mozart and his sister were brought up playing together from a young age, we see that happening with ourselves and our kids,” Zapf-Bélanger says. “And there’s Bach too. There’s no doubt in my mind that his wife and children helped him finish a few things. Taking over each other’s work is what we always do, too. Working together as a family is what the June 7 concert is all about.”
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Legends of My People:
The Great Ojibway Illustrated and told by Norval Morrisseau, edited by Selwyn Dewdney When you think of Norval Morrisseau, the word “artist” is likely the first that springs to mind, not “writer.” In Legends of My People: The Great Ojibway, however, he blends the two with great success. The illustrations perfectly complement the stories, which are told in the most natural way possible. How so? Each legend is not neatly packaged as an individual entity with a title at the beginning, but rather collections of stories about Thunderbird beliefs that flow one into the next. The editor, Selwyn Dewdney, shares how he came to meet Morrisseau and the process of creating the book in his introduction, “The World of Norval Morrisseau.” Within his remarks he relays Morrisseau’s wish was that as many people as possible would read this book. I hope that you will join me in becoming one of his readers. -Ruth Hamlin-Douglas
REVIEWS
Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino Arctic Monkeys On their sixth studio album, Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino, Arctic Monkeys trade in their indie rock past for their most experimental effort yet. With minimalist percussion and punchy pianos, the band takes on a subdued musicality that transports the listener to the easygoing lounge pop of the 1960s. Tranquility Base isn’t all martinis and crooners, however. Cleverly obscured under layers of science fiction references lies a persistent social critique of excess, consumerism, politics, and religion that strikes a satisfying balance between escapism and awareness. Tracks like the carnivalesque “The World’s First Ever Monster Truck Front Flip” see the four-piece dabble in the playful, grandiose theatricality typical of singer Alex Turner’s side project The Last Shadow Puppets. Turner also exchanges his beloved choruses and observist narratives for a rambling, unstructured vocal performance that give his lyrics a stream of consciousness effect. However, the “train of thought” vocals and stripped back instrumentals tend to lack variety, leaving Tranquility Base listeners dangerously balancing on the ledge of losing interest.
The New Batch
VHS
Beware, because locals VHS have crept out of the graveyard for their second full-length album. The trio’s modus operandi remains the same as they churn out scabby, catchy, thrashy metal animated by nastier, schlockier parts of the 80s horror cannon. The band’s been relatively active since releasing their debut in 2016, as they’ve put out a few EPs and splits with like-minded bands, but this is the stereoscopic creature feature we’ve been waiting for. Like the best sequels (and to paraphrase Scream 2’s Randy), The New Batch presents the expected while featuring bigger choruses, catchier riffs, and—dare I say it about an album with a cartoon decapitation on the cover?—nuance. Yup, though VHS still delight in chucking out splattery riffs and blood-gurgling vocals, their overall delivery is as tight as a straightjacket. Like the masked slashers the band’s obsessed with, there’s an ease to them pulling this off this kind of carnage that’s all the more impressive with repeat listens. -Justin Allec
The Amateurs
Liz Harmer
In The Amateurs, it’s the near future, and time machines (ports) have become widely available throughout the world. The problem is people who go in don’t seem to come back, causing a sudden drop in the global population. The story zooms in on two small communities trying to survive in the resulting wasteland, mourning those who left and trying to uncover the truth behind the ports. The main focus of The Amateurs seems to be to provide the background to the disaster against an analysis of the world afterwards, though the latter proves ineffectual. The first major issue involves plot and pacing. It often feels like we’re waiting for something to happen, and, when we finally reach that infrequent action, any suspense and momentum we develop gets interrupted in favour of more background. Secondly, the description is wanting. Even by the end, I still had a very narrow sense of the barren world Harmer has created. -Alexander Kosoris
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Beach House Beach House’s 7 is a bit of a balancing act. The Baltimore-based dream-pop duo seems to keep their consistent shoe-gaze/psych rock style heard on their previous albums but also delve into both darker and poppier territory on certain tracks. The band has stated that they gave themselves more freedom on the album, and it shows. But rather than having the consistent yin and yang of Victoria Legrand’s haunting vocals/ organ and Alex Scally’s guitar riffs, some songs on the album put one member in the foreground and the other in back. But when they do find harmony with this newfound freedom, it’s beautiful. Tracks like “Dive” and “Girl of the Year” exemplify this. All and all 7 isn’t Beach House’s best album (I would give that title to Teen Dream or Bloom) but it is a solid effort that hints that the band are either on the verge of a great evolution in their sound or might be headed in separate directions pursuing their own solo projects.
Tell Me How You Really Feel
Last Man Standing
Be More Kind
Courtney Barnett
Willie Nelson
Frank Turner
Indie-rocker Courtney Barnett easily makes it onto my list of awesome women in music and her sophomore solo album, Tell Me How You Really Feel, has me totally awestruck from one end to the other. On the album, Barnett covers a wide range of themes and emotions without sacrificing the music that gives rise to a solid total package. Incidentally, one of the musicians on my list of awesomeness, Kim Deal, makes a guest vocal appearance on one of my favourite tracks called “Crippling Self Doubt and a General Lack of Self Confidence”, which is second only to the lead track “Hopefulessness”, a track saturated with the sounds of PJ Harvey. If you are a fan of bands like The Breeders and The Pack A.D., I have a very hard time believing you won’t love this record as much as I do. If you are not a fan of those bands, I would still check it out as Barnett is definitely making a mark that I don’t suspect is going away anytime soon.
The last time I checked, I had six Willie Nelson albums. It looks like I’ll have to add his new album, Last Man Standing, to my collection. At 85 he still has his musical chops, and this album is vintage Willie. There’s some straight-up country, honky tonk blues, country swing, and heartbreak ballads, and the production is clean and crisp. Willie’s vocals are on top and there is great separation on all of the instruments, but what’s most amazing to me is how well Willie’s voice is holding up. Best cuts include the title song—here Willie laments the passing of time and many of his musical friends, but does it in a way that reminds us all to cherish the time we have left. “I Ain’t Got Nothing” is a great honky tonk blues song perfect for dancing around the kitchen table. If you’re a fan of Willie Nelson, Last Man Standing, will make a nice addition to your music collection, and if you’re new to his music, this would be a great place to start.
Frank Turner left political folk songs behind about a decade ago. However, the world has become dark enough to bring his return to political-punk-folk lyric writing for Be More Kind. There is also a bit of a change in musical style, with Turner embracing some more pop and even modern R&B sounds on some songs. Don’t let that fool you though—he is still angry, still wearing his heart on his sleeve, and still knows how to craft an incredible folk-rock song. Also, unlike many other political songwriters, Turner has some answers for the darkness around us: “Make racists ashamed again” and “Make compassion fashion again.” Not simple solutions, but simple common sense. This is one of the most consistently listenable and entertaining records, start to finish, that I have heard in a long time. Be More Kind may very well eclipse Positive Songs for Negative People as my most listened to album of the last few years. Highly recommended.
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Architecture
Fort William First Nation Pow Wow Grounds Story and Photos by Adrian Lysenko With its open views and natural mountain backdrop, Fort William First Nation’s pow wow grounds on Anemki Wajiw’s have been a gathering place to celebrate Ojibway culture and heritage since the early 1930s.
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Entrance to the pow wow grounds
Patterned cement walkway stamped with designs
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n 2015, the grounds underwent a significant upgrade when OshkiAki LP—a joint venture partnership between Fort William First Nation and True Grit Engineering— along with project partner FORM Architecture Engineering, began work on the project. “Working with the community, and particularly the community Elders who guided the design, was very inspirational,” says John Stephenson, a partner at FORM Architecture Engineering. “The process of design was very fascinating for us as we watched the Elders patiently search for consensus about major design decisions, especially regarding the location of the significant structures on this sacred Mount McKay site.”
circle dances that happen around the drummers in the middle, [but also] an expression of the importance of the circle as meaningful shape and form in Indigenous culture and spirituality.”
The redesigned and engineered grounds feature a wooden circular structure developed specifically for pow wow activities, with space for dancing and drumming as well as semi-circular bleachers with a seating capacity for 560 people. The structure is modelled after the traditional medicine wheel, with four entry points at each of the cardinal directions. “We learned from the Elders through the process of design of the importance of the cardinal directions and the significance of each entry into the circle addressing each of the four directions,” Stephenson says. He adds that the structure’s circular shape reflects “not only the pattern of
Great care was also taken in preserving the grounds’ connection to the natural world. “It was important that the material used on the construction was of nature, with wood being the predominant structural element, especially for the tall poles marking the entrances,” says Stephenson. The dimensional lumber used for the structure was Forest Stewardship Council certified, which means its cutting and processing was done in a way that supports responsible forest management. The project also considered stormwater management and the grounds were raised to avoid water accumulation problems and drainage off the site.
The grounds also include a raised centre arbour, which is meant as a focal point, with a sacred fire pit and a poured concrete foundation for a drum circle. There is also a partially covered Elders area with accessible seating and a patterned cement walkway featuring designs around the perimeter. During the construction of the pow wow grounds, Fort William First Nation members made up 50% of the workforce.
Architecture
In April 2015, the City of Thunder Bay awarded the pow wow grounds project with a Clean, Green, and Beautiful Award. This annual award celebrates organizations and businesses whose building and renovation projects enrich the life of the community through public art, beautification, heritage, and environmental greening.
On June 21, National Aboriginal Day celebrations will take place on Anemki Wajiw with the theme “Honouring and Sharing Our History.� Festivities will include a pow wow, open-air concert, artisans, and a community feast.
Pow wow grounds with Anemki Wajiw in the background
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Health
All About Men’s Health By Katherine Mayer, Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre
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et’s face it—most men would rather talk about anything but their health. However, a simple conversation could help to save a man’s life. As we are approaching Father’s Day, it might be a good time to remind the men in your life about the common health problems they could face. And to the male readers—listen up!
Men Under 30 – Testicular
Men 40 and Older –
Men 50 and Older –
Cancer
Prostate Cancer
Colorectal Cancer
You wouldn’t think it, but young men are at a high risk for testicular cancer. Testicular Cancer Canada states that testicular cancer is the most common cancer among young men—but it is also one of the most curable. There are a few factors that put men at a higher risk, including undescended testicles, a family history or personal history of testicular cancer, or a genetic condition called Klinefelter syndrome. Many men discover testicular cancer by noticing changes in their testicles, which is why the Canadian Cancer Society recommends that men report anything that isn’t normal to their health care provider.
As men approach the age of 50, they should begin to talk about prostate health to their health care provider. Prostate Cancer Canada states that prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Canadian men. 21,300 men were diagnosed in 2017. Although there are a few screening tools available, Cancer Care Ontario (CCO) acknowledges that decisions to screen should be made part of a shared decision-making process involving a discussion between a man and his health care provider.
Many men find colorectal cancer a difficult topic to talk about (even though we all poop!). It’s especially important for men to be screened for colorectal cancer because they are more likely to be diagnosed than women. In fact, colorectal cancer is the second most common cause of cancer deaths in men after lung cancer, according to CCO. After turning 50, men (and women) are encouraged to be screened for colorectal cancer by using a fecal occult blood test (FOBT) kit which looks for small traces of blood in your stool. In Northwestern Ontario, over 40% of people aged 50–74 are overdue for colorectal cancer screening, meaning they have not been screened in the recommended two year guideline. Considering colorectal cancer is 90% curable when found early, it’s imperative for the men to be screened.
For more information about testicular cancer, visit cancer.ca and click on the tabs “Cancer information,” “Cancer Types,” and then “Testicular.”
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Visit cancercareontario.ca, and click the tab “Types of Cancer” followed by “Prostate” to learn more about prostate cancer.
To find out more about colorectal cancer screening, check out tbrhsc.net/cancerscreening.
Reduce Your Risk Even though there are some factors you cannot change, like family history or age, there are ways to reduce your risk of developing different types of cancers and chronic diseases. These factors include limiting alcohol consumption, limiting intake of red and processed meat, maintaining a healthy body weight, being physically active every day, quitting smoking, and getting screened. To learn more about reducing your risk, visit tbrhsc. net/prevention.
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Green
The Carrot or the Stick, and Other Stories of Organic Waste Recycling, composting, and waste reduction in general are frequent topics of discussion at EcoSuperior. Among people visiting our office, there are often complaints about the many items that can’t be recycled in Thunder Bay, and laments about the lack of curbside collection of organic waste. Travellers to southern Ontario get that green bin envy when they see how easy it is to divert compostables from household waste in other communities. According to the Ontario Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MOECC), about 37 municipalities in Ontario voluntarily offer curbside collection of compostable waste. While recycling programs are mandated by the province, composting pick-up is not. Due to the costs involved, Thunder Bay has opted not to offer curbside collection for organics. But that may change in the next few years, since the province’s new Waste Management Framework, accepted just last month, includes provisions for an eventual ban of organics from landfills. Ontario has adopted the vision of a circular economy,
moving towards zero food and organic waste and zero greenhouse gas emissions from the waste sector. In the near future, the City of Thunder Bay will be obligated by law to offer compost collection. In the meantime, local entrepreneurs have seen the opportunity in people’s desire to manage their food waste more effectively. Later this summer, a user-pay curbside compost collection system will be offered, in conjunction with compost pickup from businesses and institutions. The timing is right, with many people discouraged from backyard composting due to the influx of rats brought on by our warmer winters. Many households are also challenged by the two bag garbage limit, and a new option for organic waste collection may be a big help, since food waste often makes up as much as 30% of household trash. The private collector will turn your food waste into saleable garden compost. When municipal collection becomes available, facilities are in place to turn your leftover salad into energy at the landfill site. One way or another, we will be putting out less garbage and diverting more
waste, which is a good thing no matter how it happens. But while waste diversion options are welcome, waste reduction is something that still ought to be top of mind. The MOECC’s discussion paper states that consumer households waste as much as 47% of the food we purchase or grow. When there are so many people suffering from hunger in our communities, wasting almost half our food supply is criminal. Before we start filling up the green bin of our dreams, we need to take a serious look at why we are throwing away so much food to begin with. Curbside compost collection may be a welcome service, whether fee-based or tax-based, but let’s start by dealing with food waste before it gets to the curb.
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JuneEventsGuide June 1-2, 7-9:30 pm
June 1–2 & 6–9, 7:30 pm
June 3-9
June 6–17
North House Folk School
Confederation College Lecture Theatre
Various
Various
Northern Landscapes Festival Discover the birds, wildflowers, insects, and more of this dynamic and rich northern landscape at the Northern Landscapes Festival. Participate in field-focused courses that form the backbone of the event with evening presentations rounding out the weekend schedule.
northhouse.org
June 1-3
Thunder Bay First Sphere Course
Resting Frog Yoga Studio
In this relaxing, enjoyable, and truly life-changing course, students will learn the primary four techniques of the Ishayas’ Ascension as well as the understanding and experience to practice this effortless meditation in the most effective way.
346-7662
June 2, 10 am-12:30 pm
Thunder Bay Metre Eaters June Classic Boulevard Lake
This event is a 5 or 10km race—the 5km route is once around the lake and the 10km route is twice around the lake. Volunteers and spectators welcome!
metreeaters.ca
Until June 2
Bye Bye Birdie
Paramount Theatre
Lawrence and Candi Badanai direct this musical about a hip-swiveling rock and roll heartthrob.
info@paramounttheatre.ca
EVENTS GUIDE KEY
General Food Art Sports Music
Almost, Maine
Enjoy an evening of lighthearted live theatre presented by Cambrian Players. Tickets are available at Calico Coffee Shop, Thunder Pet, at the door, and online.
cambrianplayers.ca
June 2
Commuter Challenge Rethink your ride and challenge other workplaces in the city to rideshare, walk, bike, run, paddle, bus, skate, or skip to get to work. Even working from home counts—let’s put Thunder Bay at the top of the 2018 National Challenge.
commuterchallenge.ca/
June 4, 7:30 pm 15th Annual George Queen - It’s A Kinda Jeffrey Children’s Centre Soapbox Races Magic Waverly Hill and Park
Come cheer on the soapbox racers as they race to support two local children’s charities in this fun-filled family event.
georgejeffreyfoundation.com
Until June 3
Thunder Bay Community Auditorium
This show recreates Queen’s 1986 World Tour concert, featuring over 20 of the band’s greatest hits.This is as close as you’ll ever get to the real thing.!
tbca.com
By Request: Collective June 4-6 Curation of the Permanent Collection Migration Paths Thunder Bay Art Gallery
The first show in the gallery’s history that features works from the permanent collection chosen by people actively engaged in the region’s arts.
theag.ca
June 3, 11 am-3 pm
Walk for Arthritis
Magnus Theatre
Part documentary theatre, part fiction, Migration Paths follows three characters that must leave their home in search of a safer place and the dramatic journeys that they embark on to get there.
magnustheatre.com
June 6 & 13, 1:30-2:30 pm
Prince Arthur’s Landing
Chair Yoga
walktofightarthritis.ca
Practice low-impact yoga facilitated by a certified yoga instructor at this free event. Snacks provided, bus tickets are available upon request.
Join the Arthritis Society as they walk in their ninth annual Walk for Arthritis and raise funds for research and innovative solutions to those living with this devastating disease.
June 3, 12-4 pm
Kite Festival Chippewa Park
The City of Thunder Bay invites families to fly their own kites, watch the Pro Fliers take over the sky with giant kites, and learn about different forms of flight at this free event. New this year, John Collins—The Paper Airplane Guy will be on-site to teach children how to fold and fly paper airplanes at a Guinness World Record distance.
thunderbay.ca/events
Northwest Community Health Centres
624-3449
June 6, 7-9 pm
Fostering Resilience in a Stressed Culture
June 9, 12-10 pm
Thunder Pride Thunder Pride is an annual weeklong celebration of members of the LGBTQ2S community in Northwestern Ontario. See this month’s Top Five for more info.
thunderpride.ca
June 7, 9 am-3 pm
Thunder Country Bluegrass Music Festival Airlane Hotel
This year’s Thunder Country Bluegrass Music Festival is drawing top bluegrass and “old-time” music, such as gospel and country, to perform, most of it from right here in Thunder Bay. See this month’s Music section for more info.
The Myth of Normal: Depression, Anxiety and Addictions from a June 9, 1-4 pm New Perspective More Campfire Stories from Northern Thunder Bay Community Auditorium Ontario Book Launch This talk, by renowned speaker, and bestselling author Dr. Gabor Maté, will explore the causes and “normality” of depression, anxiety, and addictions in our society.
theconferenceplanner.ca
June 7, 7-9 pm
Chapters
Come down to Chapters for this exciting book launch and have your copy of More Campfire Stories from Northern Ontario signed by author Shannon L. Robertson, and illustrator Eric Bowen.
faeryflowerpress.ca
Who’s Crafty Sign Making
June 9-10
The Fastlane Bar and Grill
During this fun-filled night of crafting, socializing, food and drink, you will be guided through painting, distressing and embellishing wooden boards to create a personalized Father’s Day gift for the man in your life.
whoscrafty.com
June 8
Annual Art Auction Thunder Bay Art Gallery
Get your paddles ready! It’s time to bid in the Thunder Bay Art Gallery’s annual live art auction for a chance to take home artwork from local and regional artists. See this month’s Top Five for more info.
theag.ca
Victoria Inn
This session will focus on the causes and underlying dynamics of the challenges faced by today’s children and therefore, by the adults tasked with nurturing and educating them. Led by Dr. Gabor Maté, there will be ample time for interactive dialogue with participants.
Boundary Waters Expo Adventure
East Bearskin Lake, Gunflint Trail
This outdoor, family-friendly event is a celebration of canoeing, camping, and wilderness travel that will feature speakers, vendors, and a variety of action-packed activities. See this month’s Top Five for more info.
Bwcaexpo.com
June 10, 11:30 am–4 pm
4th Annual Cystic Fibrosis Princess Ball The DaVinci Centre
You are invited to wear your finest gown and jewels and come out for an enchanting afternoon full of fun and surprises while help to raise funds for CF research.
475-5664
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June 10, 12-4 pm
WALKstock Festival of Walking International Friendship Garden
WALKstock will fill the International Friendship Gardens park with people of all ages to walk and talk and learn about walking. Admission is free.
June 14, 7-9 pm
Who’s Crafty Paper Crafting The Fastlane Bar and Grill
During this fun-filled night of crafting, socializing, food and drink, you will be guided through cutting, painting, and pasting paper to create a beautiful decoration for your home.
Ecosuperior.org
whoscrafty.com
Until June 10
June 15, 7 pm
Fresh Perspectives: Secondary School Art Exhibition Thunder Bay Art Gallery
The 2018 edition of The AG’s annual high school art exhibition features an accomplished and entertaining array of art in a wide variety of media.
theag.ca
June 12, 6:30-8 pm
Fresh Air Trail Run Kamview Nordic Centre
Get ready to run the long and short courses at the Fresh Air Trail Run. The timed run begins at 6:30 pm for a cost of $5 per participant. And as always, there will be a free kid’s mini-race.
tbnordictrails.com/trail-runs
June 12, 7-9 pm
Summer Ceilidh Barn Dance River Valley Farm
TBay Trad presents a farewell Ceilidh Dance with Merrie Klazek, Pierre Schryer, and friends. A family event featuring square dancing, contras, and more in a beautiful barn setting!
TBayTrad@gmail.com
June 16, 7:30 pm
David Feherty Live Off Tour Thunder Bay Community Auditorium
With a sharp wit and irreverent style, this professional golfer-turned golf analyst, talk show host, and sports broadcaster has made a name for himself as one of the most hilarious and irrepressible personalities in golf.
tbca.com
Imagetrekkers Photography Club
Until June 16
Imagetrekkers is a local photography club interested in fun, learning, friendship, and photo challenges. Membership is open to all ages and skill levels and new members are always welcome.
Definitely Superior Art Gallery
Lakehead University, Ryan Building
Imagetrekkers@gmail.com
June 12, 7-9 pm
Taste of Epicure
Oliver Road Community Centre Come and taste what Epicure has to offer at Thunder Bay’s largest cooking class. There will be prizes and lots of different recipes for you, a friend, or a table of eight to try.
epicure.com
June 13, 12-10 pm
Lug 2 Logger Tap Takeover Red Lion Smokehouse
To celebrate Ontario Craft Brewers Week, Sleeping Giant Brewing Co. & Beau’s All Natural Brewing Co. are taking over all ten of Red Lion Smokehouse’s taps. Taste the specially paired menu to max out your taste buds. There will be prizes, giveaways, and live music so get your craft beer-loving backsides out.
hello@redlionsmokehouse.ca
RetroGraduate Exhibition and Fortify This RetroGraduate Exhibition 2018 is an exciting multidisciplinary convergence featuring selected works, including new works, Lakehead University’s Major Studio Graduates have created/selected over a four-year-period of their program. Fortify This is presented by the Fortify This Collective. The eponymous exhibition highlights the longevity, creativity, and achievements of Northwestern Ontario Indigenous artists, featuring photography, drawing, beadwork, wearable art, painting, and a multimedia installation. This multidimensional show amplifies the accomplishments of Indigenous rights, cultural autonomy, selfdetermination, and sovereignty while strategically disrupting stagnant iterations of the colonialist past. All ages welcome, admission by donation.
definitelysuperior.com
June 16, 8:30 am-3 pm
7th Annual Day of Caring Redwood Park Church
Day of Caring brings together dedicated individuals and local not-for-profit organizations for a fun day of volunteering to benefit our community. Join in as hundreds of volunteers donate their time and skills to help complete projects for local not-for-profit organizations.
June 16
June 21, 7-9 pm
June 23, 10:30-11:30 am
Sleeping Giant Brewing Co.
The Fastlane Bar and Grill
Marina Park
Beer Fest
Who doesn’t like a birthday party, especially one with beer and music? Every June, Sleeping Giant Brewing Co. celebrates their birthday and this year, in honour of turning six, they’re going all out with Beer Fest. See this month’s Top Five for more info.
sleepinggiantbrewing.ca
June 16, 9:30-11:30 pm
Music Bingo
Red Lion Smokehouse
Who’s Crafty Painting During this fun-filled night of crafting, socializing, food and drink, you will be guided step-by-step through painting a beautiful bouquet of roses! No previous experience required.
whoscrafty.com
In the Blessing of the Fleet, prayers are asked to give seafarers help to deal with dangers: good training; a clear mind, physical strength and courage; people who can be counted on; a well maintained vessel; and favorable weather.
June 22, 6:30-8 pm
June 23, 7:30 pm
Kamview Midsummer Mudslinger
Music Bingo combines your favourite tunes with traditional bingo. Each player receives a Music Bingo card with a random assortment of songs titles and artists and, instead of calling out numbers, a DJ plays music. Bring your friends, grab a beer, and get ready to win some prizes.
Kamview Nordic Centre
hello@redlionsmokehouse.ca
Wooden Boat Show & Summer Solstice Festival
Until June 17
Aaron Veldstra: Tarlacan
Thunder Bay Art Gallery
An exhibition by multi-disciplinary artist and educator Aaron Veldstra. Veldstra is a graduate of Lakehead University’s visual arts program who also holds a Masters of Fine Art in intermedia from the University of Alberta.
theag.ca
June 21
National Aboriginal Day
Anemki Wajiw (Mount McKay)
The theme of this year’s National Aboriginal Day is Honouring and Sharing Our History. It’s a day to celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures, and outstanding achievements of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples in Canada. See this month’s Top Five for more info.
nadtbay.ca
June 21, 12 pm
Go Skateboarding Day Marina Park Skateboarding Plaza
Hosted by the Thunder Bay Skateboarding Coalition, Go Skateboarding Day is a day of prizes, competitions, fun, and music that showcases local talent while welcoming new skateboarders to the sport. Festivities start at noon and continue until dark (it’s the longest day of the year, how else would you rather spend those extra hours of light?).
facebook.com/ ThunderBaySkateboardCoalition
Blessing of the Fleet
Climb over, crawl under, or wade through the muddiest trails, gnarliest single-track and natural obstacles on the course of the Kamview Midsummer Mudslinger.
tbnordictrails.com
June 22-24
North House Folk School
Rows of hand-made and unique watercraft, a boat parade, craft demonstrations, an evening square dance, boat and tool auction, chili and brats…this festival has a bit of everything. Try your hand at a workshop or be inspired by the stories of boat builders, sailors and travelers. Join in welcoming the summer season in the best way possible: talking boats, celebrating community and hanging out on the shores of Lake Superior.
northhouse.org
344-8271
Pierre Schryer’s Thunder Bay Connections
Thunder Bay Community Auditorium
A true community celebration of spectacular performing artists! Pierre Schryer’s Thunder Bay Connections is a multi-disciplinary creative feast for the senses that will take you on a journey through music, song, and dance.
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June 23, 7-9 pm
Who’s Crafty Heart and Stroke Fundraiser Royal Canadian Legion Branch 133
During this fun-filled night of socializing and crafting in support of The Heart and Stroke Foundation, you will be guided step-by-step throughout the evening while listening to great tunes with friends both new and old.
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June 23, 9 pm-1 am
June 23, 9 am-2 pm
Retro Boogie
Kaministiquia River
In support of the Habitat for Humanity and the Heart and Stroke Foundation, the Retro Boogie will be sure to have you groovin’ to electric hits by local stars. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door.
Thunder Bay Rowing Club Annual Sprints Regatta An action-packed event on the beautiful Kaministiquia River.
Moose Hall
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684-4444
June 23, 10 am-4 pm
Chronicle Journal Charity Golf Classict
Thunder Bay Mining Day Marina Park
The 6th Annual Thunder Bay Mining Day is hosted and organized by volunteers from a variety of local associations involved in the mining, exploration, and related supply and service industries in Northwestern Ontario. The event aims to raise awareness of the importance of these industries in our local economy and in our everyday lives.
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June 26, 9 am-4:30 pm
Whitewater Golf Club
Get ready to tee it up and enjoy a fun day on the golf course in support of our community, the United Way of Thunder Bay, the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre, and the Canadian Red Cross.
626-1759
June 28, 7-9 pm
Who’s Crafty Jewelry The Fastlane Bar and Grill
During this fun-filled night of crafting, socializing, food and drink, you will be guided through the process of making a necklace, bracelet and two pairs of earrings!
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Honest Heart Collective Album Release The Foundry 9 pm / $10 / 19+
The Cover Show 22 - Night 2 of 3 Black Pirates Pub 10 pm / $5 / 19+
The Gin Tonics Lakeview Lodge 9 pm / $5 / 19+
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JUNE 5 Thunder Bay Community Band Jam Night
JUNE 12 Thunder Bay Community Band Jam Night
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Honest Heart Collective Album Release
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Magnus Theatre 2 pm / $10 / 19+
Cheer’s The Village Pub 7 pm / No Cover / 19+
2nd Annual Hymers Fair Music Night
The Boo Radley Project w/ Groove
Gillies Community Centre 7 pm / By Donation / AA
The Foundry 10 pm / $5 / 19+
Sleeping Giant Folk Music Society Presents: Good Lovelies
Voltang + Therapists + Railgun + Arch Anger
Port Arthur Polish Hall 7 pm / $35-$40 /AA
Frank Patrick
The Apollo 9 pm / $TBA / 19+
Honest Heart Collective Album Release The Foundry 9 pm / $10 / 19+
The Cover Show 22 - Night 3 of 3 Black Pirates Pub 10 pm / $5 / 19+
JUNE 3 Open Jam
PA Legion Branch 5 8 pm / No Cover / AA
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Black Pirates Pub 10 pm / $5 / 19+
JUNE 9 Folk’n Saturday Afternoons The Foundry 1 pm / No Cover / 19+
Ukkon5n as Rush w/ Page 38 + DJ Big D The Foundry 10 pm / $5 / 19+
JUNE 10 Insurrection + A New Machine + Deaf Monarch Black Pirates Pub 7 pm / $TBA / 19+
Starless + Burial Etiquette + Fitness The Apollo 8 pm / $10 / 19+
Open Jam
PA Legion Branch 5 8 pm / No Cover / AA
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The Weber Brothers Duo
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JUNE 26 Thunder Bay Community Band Jam Night
The Foundry 7 pm / No Cover / 19+ The Apollo 8 pm / $TBA / 19+
Dragon’s Den 10 pm / No Cover / 19+
Crocks 7:30 pm / $20 / 19+
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JUNE 27 Prince Daddy & The Hyena w/ Houseboat + Visual Past + Burial Etiquette
The Apollo 8 pm / $TBA / 19+
Black Pirates Pub 8 pm / $6 / AA
Prime Time Karaoke
JUNE 20 The Gin Tonics
JUNE 28 Jazzy Thursday Nights
The Foundry 7 pm / No Cover / 19+
Black Pirates Pub 8:30 pm / TBA /19+
PA Legion Branch 5 8:30 pm / No Cover / 19+
Open Stage with Craig Smyth & Tiina Flank The Foundry 10 pm / No Cover /19+
JUNE 15 EDLA w/ DJ Big D
250 Park Ave 7:30 pm / No Cover / AA
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JUNE 21 Jazzy Thursday Nights The Foundry 7 pm / No Cover / 19+
Prime Time Karaoke
The Foundry 10 pm / $5 / 19+
PA Legion Branch 5 8:30 pm / No Cover / 19+
JUNE 16 Folk’n Saturday Afternoons
Open Stage with Craig Smyth & Tiina Flank
The Foundry 1 pm / No Cover / 19+
James Boraski
Beaux Daddy’s Grillhouse 6:30 pm / No Cover / AA
Spotlight on Thunder Bay PA Legion Branch 5 8 pm / $10 / 19+
McNasty Brass Band Crocks 9 pm / $10 / 19+
Undercover w/ DJ Big D The Foundry 10 pm / $5 / 19+
WERQ presents Pride WrapUp Drag & DJ Party Black Pirates Pub 10 pm / $5 / 19+
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Open Jam
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The Foundry 10 pm / $5 / 19+
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The Foundry 7 pm / No Cover / 19+
The MÆNSION + Discordia Black Pirates Pub 7 pm / $TBA / 19+
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4 Beautiful Nubia And The Roots Renaissance Band* Amunudun Eniobanke 5 Afrika Mamas Iphupho ARC
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The Longest Days Bring Sunshine Story by Graham Saunders, Photo by Darren McChristie A sunny June day atop Nanabosho Lookout on the Chest Trail, Sleeping Giant Provincial Park It is the beginning of June, and one thing is certain: darkness is at a minimum on our part of the planet. Of course, I am referring to hours of daylight—light and dark can have many nuances. The summer solstice—the “longest” day of the year—is about three weeks away on June 21, and we will gain another 17 minutes of daylight. During the month of June in Thunder Bay, the sun is above the horizon for about 480 hours. And more than half these hours—an average of 260—have bright sunshine. June competes with July as the sunniest month; July averages just over 300 hours of bright sunshine, while June occasionally exceeds 300 hours. Thunder Bay is probably the sunniest city in eastern Canada. This “probably” is based on long-term averages calculated by Environment Canada in the later 20th century, which totalled 2183 annual hours of sunshine for Thunder Bay. Unfortunately, precise sunshine records have been discontinued in Canada and current numbers are
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based on estimates and models. Sunshine was recorded at about 300 locations in Canada in 1980 but 0 in 2018. This contrasts with New Zealand (29) and Australia (90). The southern prairies are the sunniest region in Canada, with estimated annual sun hour totals ranging from 2500 in Medicine Hat, Alberta to 2192 in Winnipeg. A sun belt extends from the foothills of the Rocky Mountains to the western edge of Lake Superior. Downslope wind flow from the Rockies inhibits cloud formation and initiates clear skies and sunshine. The most apparent manifestation of this effect is the Chinook in Alberta. Sunshine hour totals decrease slightly from west to east—of interest is a mini-Chinook that contributes to Thunder Bay’s climate. The height of land immediately to the west of the city is 300 to 550 metres higher than Thunder Bay—quite modest compared to the Rockies. However, it results in annual temperatures that are higher than in communities such as Atikokan, Upsala, and Ignace. The downslope
also adds a little to sun occurrence because of some reduction in cloud formation. The purpose of sunshine records has changed in recent decades. Daily hours and minutes of sunlight have long interested farmers and people situating their houses to take advantage of passive heating from the sun. Now there are sophisticated solar devices measuring the intensity of sunlight, with various minute variations. Today it is the energy in the sunlight that matters for things like solar power, air quality, forestry, and crop research. Unfortunately, old sunshine records are not directly comparable with this new abundance of information. For example, official 20th century records suggest that Winnipeg and Thunder Bay have almost identical annual totals of sunshine hours. Present estimates suggest that Winnipeg has 2353 annual sunshine hours and Thunder Bay now has 2121 hours. Thunder Bay seems to still have its status as the sunniest city in eastern Canada in spite of this decline of daily
sunshine of 20 minutes. Does this mean that Winnipeg now has an average of 27 minutes more sunshine per day than in the past? Maybe, but this also invites questions of what is changing and why. In the big picture, the amount of sunshine has increased overall in North America and Europe because of clean air legislation and improved air quality. Reducing pollution is commendable but does not explain the above trends. The federal government has primary jurisdiction over meteorological policy, measurements, and records through Environment and Climate Change Canada. The Liberal government added “and Climate Change” to the logo when elected in 2015. Could more or less sunshine be related to climate change (global warming)? In Canada, we can only speculate. They stopped collecting comparable data in 2016. Enjoy the sunshine (but avoid sunburns).
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TheWall Harm reduction is the most effective way of dealing with addictions, as it not only recognizes that addiction is an unavoidable part of society, but also recognizes that addiction is highly complicated and multi-layered. In other words: no, people can not just wake up and fix themselves because they are considered a nuisance to the rest of society. This erases all the trauma that forced people into addictions in the first place. People need to be respected and understood in order to heal, and this includes recognizing the fact that many have been traumatized by colonialism over the last generations—residential schools are one example.
The Road to Recovery
Marlene Wandell
By Thatcher Rose
W
ithout easily accessible Narcotics Anonymous/ Alcoholics Anonymous meetings, it is very difficult for those struggling with addictions to attend. There are many meetings in Thunder Bay, of course, but with an ill mind/ body and no transportation, Fort William First Nation members do not attend. We can and should find it within our capabilities as a community to fund and organize these meetings, as they are imperative to the recovery of most of those struggling. From my perspective, the community does not know how to approach addictions and the general outlook toward addicts is that they are less than human. I’ve seen Facebook posts and heard people
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make comments that demean and alienate addicts, and it is completely counterproductive to recovery. I believe that if more people had a better understanding of mental health, then the dangerous preconceived notion that addiction is a choice would be less widespread. This would allow those struggling to feel safe when coming forward and asking for help. As a positive step forward, I believe safe disposal sites and needle exchanges need to be implemented in our community. In the past, I’ve tried to bring this to the attention of our Chief and Council, but it seems nothing has been done. People will throw their needles in the trash or outside on the ground; this poses a great health risk to the community,
specifically our children. Not only that, but ensuring people have access to clean needles would lower the risk of infection and the spread of disease. I propose that we implement both safe disposal sites and needle exchange. This is easily done by partnering with Superior Points in Thunder Bay; I have spoken with them on a few occasions about this, and they have expressed an interest in partnering with my community on such initiatives. Now, we just need the political will to engage. Having such services available inside Fort William First Nation will not make addiction worse, but will instead make the community a safer place for all.
Harm reduction also states that the people struggling should be the ones designing the programs that will be put in place to help them. We need to listen to addicts and ask them what they need, instead of telling them how to get better. How could someone who never struggled with addiction possibly know what is the best way to overcome? They simply do not have this knowledge. We must come together as a community in order to help one another as it is not just addicts who suffer; it is all of us. We are Anishinaabe and therefore we should be able to heal from addictions through culture and spirituality if we choose. It is hard to find readily available programs of these kinds. Some suggestions are sweat lodges, prayer, drum circle, and smudging. I believe it would be helpful to have these things implemented into Narcotics Anonymous/Alcoholics Anonymous meetings, as it is closer to our culture than a 12-step program. That said, for those who prefer religion, a 12-step program is also an alternative—I recognize healing can take many pathways. I would like to thank Dr. Damien Lee for his mentorship as I wrote this piece. Thatcher Rose, 23, is from Fort William First Nation and enjoys art and nature.
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We aren’t built to process Everything In moments We face abuse We laugh We come back seething We’re told we’re crazy Told to Calm down You laughed at the time They say Yeah Because my reflexes Are faster than my anger But that doesn’t mean That what I feel now Is invalid. Women change their minds Because given time to think We realize that certain situations Are dangerous That certain statements You call them “jokes” Are fucking rude We don’t owe you an explanation For using our brains
By Katharine Desmond Katharine Desmond is a long time lover of words and literature. Captivated early by the idea of authorship, she later studied English at Lakehead where she earned both her HBA and her MA, during which she focused on Medieval English Literature. She is primarily interested in the interactions between people and their environment, and the ideologies and social structures that lay the groundwork for those interactions.
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