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Editor-in-chief Darren McChristie Editor Adrian Lysenko Senior Editor Tiffany Jarva Copy Editors Amy Jones, Bonnie Schiedel Marketing & Sales Manager Meagan Griffin sales@thewalleye.ca Photographers Jack Barten Olivia Bosma Kevin Dempsey Damien Gilbert Chad Kirvan Dave Koski Shannon Lepere Marty Mascarin Darren McChristie Sarah McPherson Lois Nuttall Laura Paxton Art Directors Steve Coghill, R.G.D. Dave Koski, R.G.D. production@thewalleye.ca Ad Designers Dave Koski Miranda van den Berg The Walleye is a free monthly publication distributed on racks throughout Thunder Bay and region. Reproduction of any article, photograph or artwork without written permission is strictly forbidden. Views expressed herein are those of the author exclusively. Copyright © 2022 by Superior Outdoors Inc. All Rights Reserved. Editorial and Advertising: Submissions must be accompanied by a selfaddressed, stamped envelope. Superior Outdoors cannot be held responsible for unsolicited material. Superior Outdoors Inc. 242 - 1100 Memorial Avenue Thunder Bay, ON P7B 4A3 Telephone (807) 344-3366 Fax (807) 623-5122 E-mail: info@thewalleye.ca

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FEATURES 9 Amplifying Indigenous Voices 10 Aysanabee 11 Breaking Glass Ceilings 12 Bringing People Together 14 Northern Lights 16 Musician Profiles FOOD 20 THE GRINNING BELLY 23 DRINK OF THE MONTH 25 SUPERIOR SIP 26 Serving Love and Momos 29 OFF THE MENU 30 The Early Refill FILM&THEATRE 32 THE SECOND MOST PLEASURABLE THING WE DO IN THE DARK. A COLUMN ABOUT MOVIES 34 The Next Stage 36 Vino Veritas 38 Annie Jr.

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THE ARTS 40 This Is All Indigenous Land 42 A THOUSAND WORDS 44 Art in the Market 46 EverBead 47 FROM THUNDER BAY ART GALLERY’S COLLECTION 48 Aboriginal Artworks Group of Northern Ontario 50 Gaining Speed OUTDOOR 52 Cavers Trail CITYSCENE 55 EYE TO EYE: With Willow Fiddler 56 The Legend of Wendell Beckwith

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MUSIC 74 Northern Rock 76 Celtic-Infused Punk 79 Sweet Sixteen with This Audience 80 Anchor’s Up Tour 82 The Fixer Set for Live Debut 84 BURNING TO THE SKY 86 Headstones 87 TBSO PROFILE 88 Connor Loughlin 90

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Ode to the Mixtape There’s something magical about discovering new music that resonates with you. I’m talking about long before algorithms came around, when artists and albums were stumbled upon through word of mouth, radio, MuchMusic (when they still played music videos), and the beloved mixtape. Growing up without cable in the country, the latter was my favourite. The mixtape was ideal for that long bus ride to school and once there, I had the chance to trade tapes with friends, which would introduce me to even more new music—some of which I’m still listening to now. Every November we present our annual Sounds of the City, where we celebrate Thunder Bay and the surrounding area’s vibrant music scene. This month we’re showcasing Indigenous musicians from Northwestern Ontario who are making waves beyond their communities. As part of our cover story, Wendy Wright chats with Oji-Cree singer and multiinstrumentalist Aysanabee about his new album, Matt Prokopchuk speaks with the founders of new Indigenous- and women-owned label Ishkōdé Records, we preview TBSO’s Northern Lights concert

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series, and Roxann Shapwaykeesic explores the significance of drumming in Anishinaabe/Ojibway culture. Also in the pages of this month’s issue, Olivia Bosma previews Sleeping Giant Folk Music Society’s presentation of the Anchor’s Up Tour, Tiffany Jarva heads to the new Cinema 5 Skatepark, and Kim Latimer gets a sneak peek at the National Team Development Centre ski team’s new ski suits designed by Michah Dowbak, a.k.a. Mad Dog Jones. Last but certainly not least, this month is the final month you can vote for your favourite local people, places, and things in our annual Best of Thunder Bay Readers’ Survey. By completing the survey you have a chance to win a Best of Thunder Bay experience for four where you and a friend will treat two lucky guests to a package that includes travel for two courtesy of Flair Airlines, and a variety of Thunder Bay’s best attractions and experiences courtesy of Thunder Bay Tourism. I hope you enjoy this month’s issue. Think of it as a mixtape—a gateway to great music. -Adrian Lysenko

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Cathi Winslow

Cathi has an extensive background in theatre, music, dance, and creative writing. She’s a writer based in Thunder Bay who’s contributed to several editions of The Walleye, often covering the local theatre scene. She studied dramatic writing at New York University, and her original plays have been produced in New York, Los Angeles, and Thunder Bay. She is the former artistic director of the 10x10 Play Showcase and the current North Ontario rep for the Playwrights Guild of Canada. Check out Cathi’s story on exhibitions at Co.Lab Gallery & Arts Centre on page 44.

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Oji-Cree, Sucker Clan of the Sandy Lake First Nation multi-instrumentalist, producer, and singer songwriter Aysanabee (Evan Pang) Photo by Jen Squires

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Let the battle of the burgers begin! Novemburger, in support of the United Way, is back for the month of November. Order a signature Novemburger at any of the participating Thunder Bay or Kenora restaurants throughout the month, then head over to the United Way website to rate what you ate. There will be two winners announced in each community at the end of the month: Most Novemburgers Sold (won last year by Beefcake’s Burger Factory), and Novemburger of the Year (won last year by Prospector Burger Barn, with 2,546 burgers sold). The best part is, $2 of every burger sold goes to the United Way. Come on Thunder Bay, let’s get eating and see who will take the titles this year! uwaytbay.ca

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According to Blue Rodeo’s website, “for close to thirty years now, Blue Rodeo has taken the road less travelled—and succeeded far beyond anyone’s expectations.” And this November, the award-winning Canadian country-rock band will be taking the road to Thunder Bay as a stop on their first post-pandemic tour promoting the band’s 16th studio album, Many A Mile, released in December 2021. Audiences can expect to hear songs from the album, along with other much-loved Blue Rodeo classics. Come out and celebrate their success while they put on an incredible show on November 10! Tickets are $59–$79 and available through Ticketmaster. tbca.com

For the first time in 40 years, the beloved Broadway musical Man of La Mancha comes to the Magnus stage this November. Written by Dale Wasserman, with music by Mitch Leigh and lyrics by Joe Darion, this play-withina-play follows the story of an actor and poet who performs a play for his fellow prisoners as he awaits trial during the Spanish Inquisition. This inspiring musical is a story of a person who seeks decency and beauty in a cynical world. Tickets are available through the Magnus box office or website. magnustheatre.com

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The Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra is taking a step outside of their traditional concert venues for a casual night of good beer and even better music! Enjoy an evening filled with beautiful renditions of Beethoven’s classics. Principal pops conductor Jeff Christmas will spend the evening taking you through the light, relaxed program of music composed by one of the most admired composers in the history of music. Beers, friends, and amazing music? What could be better than that? Tickets are $50 and available through the TBSO website. tbso.ca

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Craft Revival is back this holiday season! The Waterfront District will be taken over by local artisans, vendors, and performers coming together to share their gifts and talents. Find unique, one-of-a-kind items from over 200 small local businesses from all around Thunder Bay at this year’s event. So, prepare to shop, dine, and support the incredible community we live in. Admission is free; however donations towards the seasonal local charity are appreciated. This year’s event, like last year’s, will be available online or in person so everyone can participate. Supporting local has never been easier or more fun! craftrevival.ca

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usic sparks memories and emotions. It can put some swagger in your step or soothe a troubled spirit. It’s a way to connect and communicate, to reminisce and rock out. Here in Thunder Bay and our neighbouring communities, we are quite honestly a bit spoiled with such a variety of genres, venues, and multi-talented artists. In this issue, Sounds of the City Volume XI, The Walleye showcases emerging and established Indigenous musicians. We hope you discover new artists to check out and support, or old favourites to revisit. - Bonnie Schiedel

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Stories in Song By Wendy Wright

lthough currently based in Toronto, Aysanabee (Evan Pang) has deep roots in the north. He is Oji-Cree, Sucker Clan of the Sandy Lake First Nation, and grew up in several northern towns across Manitoba and Ontario before settling with his mother and siblings in Kaministiquia. And it’s clear those roots are important to him—the name he performs under, Aysanabee, is his mother’s maiden name, and his first full-length studio album, Watin, is named for his maternal grandfather. The album will be released by Ishkōdé Records on November 4, 2022. Watin (his grandfather’s name prior to it being changed at residential school) is the subject of the album, and “he’s the most important audience member, really,” Aysanabee says. The songs and album were born of conversations between the singer/songwriter and his

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grandfather at the beginning of the pandemic. “The pandemic forced people to become creative in different ways. One of those ways [for me] was interviewing and recording my grandfather,” Aysanabee says. Initially, he was not looking to record these stories as songs. “It wasn’t really on the radar. I just wanted his story recorded,” he says. But the stories wove their roots into the music naturally. T h i s p a s t s u m m e r, Aysanabee played the songs for his grandfather while they drove around in Thunder Bay talking and reminiscing. According to Aysanabee, the first time his grandfather heard the song “Nomads,” off the album, he exclaimed, “Hey, I’m on the radio.” His grandfather’s voice is heard on this track, and his stories are heard throughout the songs on the album. The result is a beautiful, haunting album that will preserve these stories so they will

not be lost, as so many other Indigenous stories have been. Things have really changed for Aysanabee over the past year. “It’s gone from booking my own shows to playing main stages with all these amazing acts. It’s kind of surreal,” he says. One of these surreal moments occurred this past summer while playing the Mariposa Folk Festival in Orillia.

Aysanabee was scheduled to hit the stage after Mavis Staples. “I was watching her, and she sounded amazing. She doesn’t skip a beat. And then I realized…I have to go on after Mavis Staples. This was an inbetween set performance and people were leaving when she was finished. I started playing guitar, and nothing happened. Then I started singing, and they

were turning around. That felt amazing.” Watin will be released on all streaming services and is available to pre-order now. There will also be a limited number of vinyl copies of the album available. Over the next year, Aysanabee will be touring the record, and he will have another appearance on the CP Holiday Train with various artists this holiday season. The train will make a

Aysanabee's maternal grandfather, Watin, who inspired his first full-length album

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Aysanabee performing at the 2022 Wake the Giant Music Festival

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live appearance in Thunder Bay, so check listings for this event for your chance to watch Aysanabee perform. He also played the Wake the Giant festival in Thunder Bay this past September. "It was nice to get a chance to see family—I have so many relatives who I don't get to see. And performing and meeting other artists,” he says of the experience. Listen closely to this music. The past, present, and future are interwoven in a remarkable piece of art and family history. For more information, visit aysanabee.com.

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Ishkōdé Records a Vibrant Home for Indigenous Musicians By Matt Prokopchuk

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e’re really just here to change the world and break the glass ceilings and just dream what’s possible,” Amanda Rheaume says about Ishkōdé Records, the record label she and ShoShona Kish are running. The two music industry veterans launched the project last year after successfully collaborating on the International Indigenous Music Summit, with the goal of bringing Indigenous artists’ music to the forefront. “I just believe that Indigenous artists have always been making some of the most critical […] and beautiful music, and I think that right now, especially, it’s well overdue for Indigenous a r t i s t s t o b e h e a rd , ” Rheaume says. Rheaume, who is Métis, and Kish, who is Anishinaabe, have been behind Ishkōdé Records for over a year now. The label is distributed through Universal

Music Canada, and releases the two musicians’ music (Kish is one half of roots rockers Digging Roots and Rheaume is a solo artist), along with the catalogues of other artists. They include Aysanabee, who is Oji-Cree from Sandy Lake First Nation and Morgan Toney, a Mi’kmaq singersongwriter and fiddler from Wagmatcook First Nation in Nova Scotia. “It’s just such an honour to be able to amplify incredible Indigenous artists’ voices, and the stories and the songs that they’re telling and singing,” Rheaume says. Indigenous artists still face barriers to being heard, Rheaume says, which is why a venture like Ishkōdé Records is so vital to the Canadian music landscape. “Indigenous artists have been kept out of spaces, not given the same opportunities for such a long time,” she says. “So I do feel there’s like a movement. It’s been happening for a really long

time, but I do think now [the] mainstream is catching on.” The label will release music from any genre, Rheaume says, with the focus on giving Indigenous artists a place to thrive. “We look for that feeling of undeniability, like you […] can’t deny this music or this voice or these songs,” she says. “And so it’s really just based on that.” It’s been a busy year for the label, with releases by Morgan Toney, Digging Roots, and Rheaume; Aysanabee’s album Watin is scheduled to be released on November 4. “It’s been awesome,” Rheaume says of the journey so far. “I feel so excited and so honoured and humbled by all the amazing, incredible work that’s happening in the larger Indigenous music scene, but specifically with our artists, you know, we feel really, really excited.” For more information, visit ishkoderecords.com.

(L-R) Ishkōdé Records co-founders ShoShona Kish and Amanda Rheaume

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Bringing People Together The Healing Power of the Drum

By Roxann Shapwaykeesic

he Big Drum is often referred to as the Grandfather drum. As with all sacred items it is believed to have a spirit. David Simard, a Lac Seul First Nation member and one of the founding members of the Thunder Mountain Singers, was first introduced to the drum as a boy, while watching an episode of Sesame Street starring Buffy Sainte-Marie. He didn’t see a drum in person until the age of 11 or 12. “The moment that I heard it, the moment that I felt it, I knew that's where I belonged,” Simard says. Simard learned traditional and contemporary styles of singing and drumming. Drumming is a way of telling a story. “We can speak in Ojibway, Cree, Lakota, Blackfoot, and we’re singing stories about ourselves or our environment, or lives or people.” He explains that wherever there is a drum there are curious people—people who start to gather no matter what nation they are from. “We call it the heartbeat of the nation. The importance of the drum, our people, our stories, and our gathering has always been around the drum bringing people together,” says Simard. The Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre (TBIFC) has invited the community to join in the Big Drum Teachings from late October to early December. Genevieve Desmoulin, from Biigtigong Nishnaabeg (Pic River First Nation) and the Indigenous language revitalization coordinator at TBIFC explains it’s a chance

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 Morris Shapwaykeesic of Eabametoong First Nation uses the hand drum as a form of prayer and ceremony during wakes, funerals, sweat lodges, and other gatherings

to reconnect with the culture and bring healing to anyone who wants to join. “It's a part of reclaiming our identity as a nation of people. I know that Big Drum teachings are a need in our community,” Desmoulin says. “A lot of people hear the drum, but they don’t necessarily understand the songs, or what the protocols are for approaching the drum or certain songs.” The workshop will show newcomers how to drum, explain the interpretations of songs, and teach words to songs and which songs are sung for different events, such as grand openings or other ceremonies. Desmoulin explains that in her own experience, the drum teachings and connection to the Indigenous culture has led her to a better life. “I believe those drum teachings can help individuals who may be suffering from mental health issues or addictions,” she says. “We come together as a community and when

 Fort William First Nation's 2022 fall Pow Wow with Hope Lake Drum

CoverStory identity. “When you want to reinforce your identity you speak your language and sing your songs,” says Shapwaykeesic. “These songs have been passed through history. Our culture and our language went through hardships and went through healing. The remnants of what the Elders held on to is so important. It’s so important to listen to the Elders when they speak about the drum and the legends.” For more information about the Big Drum Teachings, visit the Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre on Facebook.

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you hear the beat of the drum, that resonates with our heartbeat. That's the heartbeat of Mother Earth. It’s a safe haven.” “I'm really excited to be able to put that drum to use because I could hear the Grandfather [drum] making some noise,” Desmoulin adds. “If you pay attention, you'll hear them. They'll have a low hum on their own without being drummed. Or they’ll have a little ping sound. It’s almost like it’s speaking to you.” Morris Shapwaykeesic, an Eabametoong First Nation member and k n o w l e d g e k e e p e r, became drawn to the drum in the 1970s, when he heard it on Anemki Wajiw (Mount McKay). As he got older he was able to make a connection to the vibration and spirit of the drum and has been drumming since the late 1980s. During ceremonies, Shapwaykeesic will often use his hand drum. “This hand drum I have is very special to me. The bear spirit came into the sweat lodge [during a ceremony] and wanted to hold it. He took it while I was singing. I felt furry hands grabbing it and he took it into a big circle. I never broke the song and the spirit bear gave it back,” Shapwaykeesic says. He describes the drum as a gift. It is the heartbeat of our mother, the earth, and the universe. In one creation story, the spirit woman (Manitou Ikwe) came down from the stars and brought us the drum and taught songs for ceremonies. “When we use drums we can connect with the spirit world. If you sing in heart, mind and spirit, and offer tobacco and spirit food, it’ll enhance the ceremony and bring healing,” he says. The drum today is used to reclaim history and

 Participants of Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre's Community Drum Teachings at Giinawind Co.

“We call it the heartbeat of the nation. The importance of the drum, our people, our stories, and our gathering has always been around the drum bringing people together.”  (Left, bottom row) David Simard with the Thunder Mountain Singers

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Nick Sherman performing with the TBSO

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TBSO Concert Series Showcases Indigenous Musicians By Adrian Lysenko

his month marks the return of the Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra’s Northern Lights concert series, focusing exclusively on local Indigenous artists. The long-standing series started as a way to connect with local musicians and performers. “We have been looking for more opportunities to highlight the diversity of our community, and the format of this series offered a great opportunity to focus on working with local Indigenous performers,” says Ryleigh Dupuis, executive director and general manager of the TBSO.

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Dupuis shares several reasons why it was important to include Northern Lights as part of TBSO’s season. “If you look around at our community, the need for this type of musical collaboration this series offers is evident,” she says. “Fourteen per cent or more of our population is Indigenous, and that number is steadily increasing. As a community, we have a lot of work to do when it comes to Truth and Reconciliation. And we want to move forward as an orchestra with intention in our collaborations.” The series kicks off on November 11 and 12 with Boreal Forest Blues featuring Nick Sherman. The

Oji-Cree singer-songwriter has performed with the TBSO in the past and is looking forward to sharing his music with an audience again. “As much as my songs can be introspective, I want people to see that there is life in our north,” Sherman says. “I come from the north and we all know people that live and love in the far north. There’s a lot of hardship we hear about but there is so much life and greatness in our communities. I hope people strive to learn more about that.” Northern Lights continues in 2023 on January 20 and 21 featuring Sara Kae. With the focus being on Indigenous

artists, the singer-songwriter says she felt honoured to be included in the same series featuring amazing musicians she grew up listening to. “I love to be involved in any performance where my music can be used as a communicator of the truth behind the history and lives of Indigenous peoples,” she says. “To demonstrate resilience as an Indigenous woman has become my purpose, with hopes that elevating our stories and voices can break down barriers.” As part of the concerts, Kae will be performing her single “Rise,” which she released back in June 2022, and says singing in both English and Cree is part of her continuous attempt to connect deeper to her roots. “Our culture, teachings, and languages were stripped from us,” she says. “We need to make consistent efforts to keep our languages alive. It is important for both Indigenous peoples and non-Indigenous to hear our languages to understand the significance and power behind the words.” The concert series concludes on February 17 and 18 with Northern Jazz featuring Robin Ranger, which, along with Kae’s show, will be conducted by Andrew Balfour. A member of Fisher River First Nation and currently based in Toronto, Balfour is looking forward

to working with the TBSO for the first time. “I’ve sat on a lot of Canada Council juries and I see what’s going on all over the country, and it always comes back to what Thunder Bay is doing, particularly working with Indigenous artists and collaborating,” Balfour says. “The rest of the country has taken notice and that’s something I think Thunder Bay’s artistic community should be proud of.” Balfour adds that the concert series is an opportunity to dispel the myth that classical music is exclusive and for the privileged, and highlights t h a t w i t h Tr u t h a n d Reconciliation and calls to action, it’s the artists that are speaking about these important issues. “And once again, Indigenous people having voices, given a safe platform, and a respectful platform to tell our stories,” he says. “Indigenous people, we’re storytellers, and in this case we’re storytellers with our instruments, our voices, and our music. And that’s something that’s really great about the Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra supporting that and advancing that platform.” For more information about TBSO’s Northern Lights concert series, visit tbso.ca. Sara Kae

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What’s your style/genre? My genre is rock. How long have you been around? I got my start in Thunder Bay by playing the Simpson Street bars in the 1980s. What community do you call home? I call Thunder Bay my home now. Favourite song you cover? My favourite cover song is called “Are You Sure Hank Done It This Way” by the late Waylon Jennings. Best song you’ve written? The best song I've written so far is called “You’re Stealin The Show.” If you could collaborate with any musician/band, living or dead, who would it be and why? I'd love to collaborate with Tanya Tagaq, because she is innovative. What would be your dream gig? My dream gig would be to portray an Indigenous rock guitarist on a Broadway show in NYC.

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What’s new? I'm forming a new three-piece rock lineup. What’s the best thing about performing live shows? The best thing about performing live is treating the stage as a kitchen at home, bringing the audience into the kitchen like the old days jamming with aunts, uncles, and cousins. Where do you draw inspiration from in your music? I draw inspiration from my own life story mixed in with lots of mysticism. What do you hope people take away from your music? I hope people can take away hope and inspiration from my music. Contact/website: facebook.com/ira.johnson1

What’s your style/genre? Campfire tunes. The reason I call it that is because that’s where I learned to do this. How long have you been around? I’ve been around Thunder Bay since 1990. I started playing music as soon as I got here. What community do you call home? Thunder Bay is now home, but Fort Frances will always be my hometown. Favourite song you cover? Whatever song I’ve been able to play well and play loudly enough for people to enjoy. If you could collaborate with any musician/band, living or dead, who would it be and why? If I was to go on tour with anybody, I'd love to go on tour with John Fogerty from CCR. The first three songs I’ve ever learned on guitar were by them. What would be your dream gig? I don’t have a dream gig. I just enjoy what I’m doing. But I guess a gig where there’s 10,000 people and they’re all singing along to the songs. That’s about it and I’ve had that.

What’s new? I’ve got new guitars! What’s the best thing about performing live shows? Children. Especially here [at the Thunder Bay Country Market]. Where do you draw inspiration from in your music? My dead uncle. My uncle was an exemplary guitar player and singer who ended up getting prostate cancer and died seven years ago now. Before he passed on, he told me, “Listen, you keep playing. You keep on going until you can’t do it anymore, because there’s going to be one day, one time when you can’t do it anymore and you’re going to regret all those days that you sat at home and didn’t play.” What do you hope people take away from your music? A smile, laughter, and just for the moment that they’re hearing me sing, to forget about their troubles and their worries for a little while. Just letting go and getting into the music. That’s the only thing. Contact/website: Come to the market. I’m here every Saturday and every Wednesday—even through the winter.

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What’s your style/genre? I’m a storyteller, a lyrical and conscious hip hop artist who began through poetry. I pride myself in creating music with a message. How long have you been around? I began writing poetry as one of the means of dealing with depression and anxiety when I was 16. I had a supportive peer group and met mentors along the way who helped to foster my potential as an artist. I'm beyond grateful for them and want to continue that tradition of working with artists and helping them and working as a community connector of sorts. My first-ever show I participated in was an event where I learned the process of organizing—it was a double release party on June 11, 2015 at Black Pirates Pub. What community do you call home? I call Thunder Bay home. I was born and raised here. However my home communities (that I’ve learnt of so far) from my dad's side are Asiago and the surrounding region in Italy, while Kahnawake is on my mom’s side. Favourite song you cover? So the only band I’ve ever actually covered within an official capacity was the Gorillaz. Me and Tyler Oktaba got to participate as rappers at a Cover Show held at Black Pirates Pub and bounced back and forth rapping and hyping for each other. As generic as it's going to sound, I loved covering “Dirty Harry,” “Feel Good Inc.,” and “Clint Eastwood.” Best song you’ve written? I find a lot of my best songs are actually features/duo tracks. I have a song with ZZZ (shoutout Zoey

Sawdo) called “Love Too Easy” and it’ll be on my upcoming EP called Humility Over Everything. If you could collaborate with any musician/band, living or dead, who would it be and why? Capital STEEZ—even to just be able to sit in a room with him and pay respect to the fact that he was one of the first artists I heard who included spiritual tools such as card readings and gemstones in music videos, while also having lyrics that reflect those topics as well as chakras and questioning governmental structures and established systems. What would be your dream gig? Perform at Wake the Giant, or to collaborate, organize, and perform at a large multi-genre festival akin to Wake the Giant in scale. What’s new? In addition to working on my EP Humility Over Everything and preparing that with Jah The Prophet (Elijah Pemmican), doing audio mastering and JKG graphics [and] working on promotional material. I’ve been hosting studio sessions where myself and other artists collaborate on songs. I’ve been working with Yung Shalack, Danielle Garcia, and Jorie Gionet to organize and host shows (this past year we hosted 11) under the Yung Kings Entertainment brand. What’s the best thing about performing live shows? The best thing about performing live is the feeling I get when performing my songs and seeing songs resonating with people, whether they are dancing, bouncing their head, or singing along. Being able to perform for a crowd and having them truly appreciate it is the best feeling in the world. Where do you draw inspiration from in your music? I draw upon lived experience and storytelling when writing my music. It began as a coping tool and is still something that helps me get over hurdles. What do you hope people take away from your music? I hope people who hear my music understand that, whatever you're going through, you're not alone, and when we come together with people—whether it be sharing our pain or bringing our passions and dreams together—we can truly accomplish anything we set our minds to through hard work and determination. Contact/website: biglink.to/BtheWiz, facebook.com/ BTheWiz807, and instagram.com/ bthewizard

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Kandy Roar

What’s your style/genre? My favourite decade for rock was the 70s, and you can really hear that in my music. How long have you been around? It was only last August I levelled up and was able to create Kandy Roar, and I ran with it fast and hard out of fear it would slip away from me. Now, it’s like I have this suit of armour to face the big boss levels. In other words, just over one year. What community do you call home? I can’t say that I’ve one hundred percent found it. Thunder Bay was my old stomping ground, and I was displaced once I moved to Vancouver. I’ve fallen in love with many different communities along the way, and every one has left a mark on me. Favourite song you cover? “Crystal” by Fleetwood Mac. Best song you’ve written? I will say this: my opinion is obviously subjective, and there are probably yet-to-be-released songs of mine that are better than ones on the EP. As I grow and mature as an artist, my music does as well. But songs still being written aside, I can easily say the best one is the title track of the EP, “Demon Blues.” I wrote it with my musical collaborator, Alex Flock. If you could collaborate with any musician/band, living or dead, who would it be and why? Honestly, I am so stoked to be able to collaborate with Alex Flock. From the dead, I’d say Marc Bolan. What would be your dream gig? Part of me wants to say being a musical guest on SNL. That’s an incredible platform for up-andcoming artists. Of course, there’s playing massive stadiums, or opening for classic rock stars like Mick Jagger. Another part of me wants to say literally anywhere! I don’t play nearly as many shows as I’d like. I am hoping to get out there a lot more with the release of my EP, and the plethora of opportunities opening again for musicians. What’s new? I just released my debut EP, Demon Blues. We tracked at HippoSonic Studios, and it was produced by Eduardo Cristo. The music was co-written by Alex Flock, featuring JeanSe Le Doujet on bass, Nick James on drums, and Harvey Paris on keys.

What’s the best thing about performing live shows? I’m an actor and Kandy Roar is a character, so naturally the best part of the live show is bringing Kandy to life. I love seeing the audiences’ initial reaction to the show. I spend a lot of time working on each performance to create a one-of-a-kind experience. My main objective is to get your attention, and let you float away for the duration of the show, simply forgetting about those things we find hard to let go. For me, performing music live is like a play, with the added bonus that you get to turn new people on to your music. Where do you draw inspiration from in your music? I draw inspiration from many things: other artists, music I love, imagery that encapsulates my perception of beauty, and humour. What do you hope people take away from your music? I wish for my music to help others as it has helped me, even if it's only a short distraction from the internal wars we are all fighting. Upon hearing it, you can tell it comes straight from the heart. My hope is it goes directly back into the hearts of the ones who need it the most. Contact/website: @kandyroar on socials or kandyroar.com

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Sara Kae

What’s your style/genre? Singer/songwriter, pop, adult contemporary. How long have you been around? I have been singing since I was a child, but performing since I was about 8. I began gigging and working consistently around the age of 12. What community do you call home? I grew up in Thunder Bay, so I associate this area as my home. My family’s roots are in RobinsonSuperior Treaty—Lake Helen First Nation on my father’s side and Treaty Three, Niisaachewan Anishinaabe Nation (commonly known as Dalles) on my mother’s side. My reservation is Lake Helen First Nation, where I grew up visiting. Favourite song you cover? “Don’t Know Why” by Norah Jones.

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Best song you’ve written? “Rise.” This song was meant to empower and inspire others while encouraging my own personal healing journey. I feel that this song has a deeper meaning that allows me to connect with that resilience that all Indigenous peoples have. If you could collaborate with any musician/band, living or dead, who would it be and why? I would love to do a song with Sara Bareilles. She has a beautiful voice, and is an inspiring songwriter. I really take her to her stylistically and feel we would be able to both contribute to a heartfelt pianobased song. What would be your dream gig? My dream gig would be in any country I have never played before. I want to use my music to travel and connect. I want to be in a place I have never been before using my music to communicate and share stories. I feel that because in many ways, my career is just starting, that every opportunity feels like a dream to me. What’s new? I am currently working with CBC News as a reporter! I am still getting my footing and learning something new every day. What’s the best thing about performing live shows? The best part about performing live shows is the ability to connect with each individual differently. The beauty of music is that it can be applied to anyone’s experience, so it is exciting to be able to develop a sense of trust and expression between the performer and the audience member. Where do you draw inspiration from in your music? I draw my inspiration from my direct experiences. I look around me and take note of my surroundings. Life is so different from person to person and there are so many stories to share. What do you hope people take away from your music? I hope people take away the resilience that Indigenous voices and peoples have. I want to lead by example to show our younger generations our capabilities beyond what we have been told we were able and can do. I hope people are inspired to learn, listen, and encourage those Indigenous voices, whether they be Indigenous or not. Contact/website: sarakae.com

Latoya Pemmican What’s your style/genre? Classic rez radio. Kidding, more like country acoustic vibes. I love singing those old rez tunes. How long have you been around? I've been around the sun 22 times! But I've been in TBay since I came for high school in 2015. What community do you call home? Deer Lake First Nation Favourite song you cover? “Stand By Me,” with a translated verse that I worked on with my kokum. Best song you’ve written? I have yet to share any of my original songs publicly, but they're usually about missing home. Most talk of the land and memories with my family on the trapline. It has helped with my transition into city life, as it was a very big culture shock moving out of the community for the first time in my whole life. If you could collaborate with any musician/band, living or dead, who would it be and why? Definitely Zach Bryan. He's an amazing lyricist and takes me to a whole other world when he sings his songs. What would be your dream gig? I want to sell out a huge place, and do it with other young

Indigenous artists. What’s new? Not much. I've taken a break from music to focus on other aspects of my life, but I’m also learning more and more of my language to translate even more songs. I also may have some local shows coming up. What’s the best thing about performing live shows? The feeling after, when you know those little rez kids are watching you and that if they choose to they will go on even further than I ever have. Where do you draw inspiration from in your music? The feelings. Music takes me to a whole other place sometimes, and the comfort that I find in lyrics is something I want to do for others. What do you hope people take away from your music? That the strength of Indigenous people and my family are still strong here. I always share the teachings I have of being gifted the ability to share music. It has been said that if you carry these gifts, Creator has given it to you for a reason. Contact/website: latoyapemmican@gmail.com

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What’s your style/genre? We are a Ramones cover/tribute band noted for the punk rock influence of the 1970s NYC music scene. Who's in the band? The band consists of Dan Granholm (drums), Riley Cummine (guitar), Joey Miller (bass), and myself, Ron Kanutski (vocals). How long have you been around? The band has been performing since the winter of 1997. Although we have had a few changes in band membership we are still going strong. What community do you call home? Home to me is wherever I place my head on the pillow, so Thunder Bay is my home at the present time. Favourite song you cover? This is a very difficult question to answer as I think it changes from

time to time, but presently I would say “I Believe in Miracles.” If you could collaborate with any musician/band, living or dead, who would it be and why? Oh no, this almost made me fry a few cells in my brain, as I have a passion for so many genres but I will throw two out there. For those passed on, David Bowie and Buddy Holly. The creativity and talent of these two individuals just amazes me. For the living, U2 or Peter Gabriel. What would be your dream gig? Personally, my dream gig would be to perform in South America or NYC with Marky and CJ Ramone. What’s new? We have created our first shirts, so we finally have merchandise. What’s the best thing about performing live shows? The energy of the individuals who truly love the Ramones, or when children jump up and go wild to our music.

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Where do you draw inspiration from in your music? The inspiration in our music comes from the Ramones, who started a band, and our role is just keeping their music alive. What do you hope people take away from your music? The purpose of the music is to let

out your frustrations and just allow yourself to be free and go wild. Contact/website: facebook.com/psychotherapymusic or ronsha@shaw.ca

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Squash, Wild Rice, and Chicken Casserole

Serves six as a main or eight as a side 1 c raw wildand brownrice blend

1½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed of extra fat 2 Tbsp olive oil ¼ tsp each salt and pepper

Cook according to package directions to make approximately 3 cups of cooked rice. Set aside for a bit while you make the rest. Spray a 9x13” baking pan with cooking spray and line the pan with parchment paper. Lay the chicken on top, drizzle with oil, and season with salt and pepper. Bake at 400⁰F until chicken reaches 165⁰F with a probe thermometer. Transfer to a plate and cover with foil to let rest for about 10 minutes. Cut into bitesized pieces. Toss the parchment paper but keep the pan—you’ll use it again shortly. Have leftover turkey/chicken to use? Use 4 cups of shredded cooked poultry instead.

1 butternut or acorn squash, peeled, seeded, and ½“ diced

Squash, Again! By Chef Rachel Bayes

o, I know I shared a pumpkin recipe in October, and here I am sharing a squash recipe. You’re probably asking, “What gives?” But, like our family, you’re also probably drowning in squash and other late-summer harvest goodies, so I thought I’d give readers another recipe option. It’s a rainy October morning as I type this—with the majority of the leaves in my neighbourhood now on the ground, fall has turned to fell. I just checked, and it’s supposedly going to s-n-o-w this weekend, too. Eek! But fear not, this recipe is perfect for days like today. It’s an easy dinner recipe alongside a salad, or can morph into a side dish to something bigger on the weekend, and it feels like a warm fuzzy blanket for your belly. As with a lot of the recipes I share here and use on the regular, please

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feel free to love it up however you see fit: • Add ½–1 cup shredded fontina or Gruyere cheese along with the parmesan (or use all vegan) • Swap the chicken for turkey, or omit and use two cans of beans of your choice, drained and rinsed • Use pecans, walnuts, cashews, or sliced almonds, whatever you have on hand—toasting them in a dry pan gives the dish a nice nutty flavour • Fresh herbs are easy to swap out, so choose your favourite: thyme, rosemary, sage, parsley, etc. • Dried cherries are a nice substitute for the dried cranberries if you have them It’s also easy to prep parts of this casserole ahead of time (cook the squash, rice, and the chicken) and freeze the parts, or freeze the whole thing.

2 Tbsp olive oil 1 med onion, peeled and ¼“ diced ¼ tsp each salt & pepper

1 Tbsp chopped fresh herbs (1 tsp dried) ¾ c dried cranberries ½ c shredded Parmesan cheese (about 2 oz), divided

½ c roughly chopped toasted pecans or walnuts

You’ll need 4 cups of cubes, but please be careful while peeling and cutting the squash—they’re slippery so-and-sos. YouTube a tutorial if you’re unsure. Over medium heat, warm oil in a large pan that has a lid. Saute onion and squash cubes with seasonings. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until squash is tender but not mushy. Add chicken pieces to the squash and onion pan. Stir well. Mix in herbs (thyme, rosemary, sage, parsley—your choice!), cranberries, cooked rice, and ¼ cup of the Parmesan cheese. Spoon into the prepared baking pan and smooth into an even layer. Bake at 350⁰F for 15 minutes. Remove casserole from the oven, sprinkle remaining Parmesan and nuts over top. Return to the oven and bake about 8–10 minutes longer. Serve garnished with additional chopped fresh herbs.

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DRINK OF THE MONTH

Rosé-A-Pom The Foundry

Story by Jeannie Dubois, Photo by Jack Barten

t’s so simple to ease into the comfort of The Foundry, from the soft glow of the beautifully burnished wood, the round mellow acoustics, and the rich gleam of the draught taps to the tantalizing smell of delicious pub food in the air. There is a quintessential charm to the space and no less so to the lovely RoséA-Pom cocktail that comes swirling to the table. The Henry of Pelham Rosé, which makes up the heart of the cocktail, is an Ontario gem of a wine, harkening

back to the sweet autumn harvest. Add to that a kick of St-Rémy brandy to warm it up for the winter months ahead and it already exceeds expectations. Finally, a touch of lemon and pomegranate fruitiness rounds it all out, and it becomes tempting to order it by the pitcher (oh yes!) rather than by the glass. Nostalgia has honestly never tasted so good. The Foundry 242 Red River Road 285-3188

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Mug It Up!

Steamy Cups for Cooler Days

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By Jeannie Dubois, Certified Pommelier and Sommelier

he earth is tilting, and we are headed towards the winter months here in our northern enclave above the great lake. No need to fret though— in just a matter of weeks, the days will start to lengthen again, and the sun will soon shine longer on us. Until then, if a chill creeps in after a brisk walk with muffler and toque, or your reading socks aren’t keeping up with the cold while you’re ensconced with your new book,

Hot Ale Flip

Makes two mugs Ingredients: 3 oz dark rum (think Kraken Black Spiced Rum) 3 Tbsp molasses 2 large eggs 16 oz dark ale (think Collective Arts Stranger Than Fiction) Freshly grated nutmeg for garnish Method: Pour the rum and molasses into a pint glass. Crack the eggs into a second pint glass and beat well with a fork. Warm the ale in a small saucepan over low heat just until it begins to froth and steam (don’t let it come to a boil). Pour the ale into the glass filled with rum and molasses, then pour into the glass containing the eggs. Continue to pour the drink back and forth between the two glasses until smooth and well blended. Divide the drink between two mugs. Grate fresh nutmeg over the flip and serve immediately.

perhaps try a winter warming cocktail to wrap your hands around and put a little heat back in your seat. Whether it’s a traditional hearty cup that harkens back to the olden days or a cheeky mug inspired by our favourite young Hogwarts wizard, these drinks are a great way to warm up on your own or to share some sweet community heat. Keep warm Thunder Bay!

Tequila Chai Hot Toddy

Makes one mug Ingredients: 4 oz hot water 1 chai tea bag 1 oz tequila (think Patrón Reposado) 1½ oz orange juice 1 Tbsp honey Cinnamon stick for garnish Method: Pour boiling water over the tea bag into a mug. Let steep for 2 minutes and remove the tea bag. Add tequila, orange juice, and honey, and stir to combine. Garnish with cinnamon stick to stir and serve.

Butterbeer

Makes four cups Ingredients: 2 Tbsp unsalted butter, cubed ½ c brown sugar ¼ c heavy cream 1 tsp vanilla extract Pinch of salt ⅓ c maple whisky (think Cabot Trail) 2 c plain seltzer (think Canada Dry) Method: Melt butter in a small saucepan. Add brown sugar and bring to a simmer, whisking constantly until the texture goes from the consistency of wet sand to smooth and slightly lighter in colour. Whisk in cream and continue to cook, whisking occasionally until the sauce thickens, four to five minutes more. Remove from heat and whisk in vanilla and salt. Meanwhile, in a separate saucepan, warm whisky and seltzer just until simmering. Whisk into the butterscotch mixture and wait for it to bubble and foam. Divide between four mugs and serve immediately.

Ciderhouse Punch

Makes 20 cups Ingredients: 1 bottle of tawny port (think Sandeman 20 Year Old) 20 oz apple cider (think Thornbury Premium) 10 oz fresh squeezed lemon juice 10 oz ginger liqueur (think Domaine De Canton) Apple slices and lemon wheels for garnish Method: Simply combine room temperature port, cider, and ginger liqueur in a large bowl and stir well. Add lemon juice as well as lemon wheels and apple slices in a punch bowl, or garnish each punch glass individually with fruit. Alternately, gently heat port, cider, liqueur, and lemon juice in a large saucepan for a warmer effect and serve with garnish additions on each cup straight from the stovetop. For a little less “punch,” substitute soft cider (non-alcoholic) instead of hard cider, or ginger syrup (1 c sugar, 1 c sliced ginger root and ¾ c fresh sliced ginger root boiled, reduced, and strained).

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Serving Love and Momos Bright Flavours at Bright Nepal

Review by Susan Pretty, Photo by Jack Barten

ver tried momos? Well, now’s your chance! A new home-based business is churning out these delicious dumplings by the dozen. Bright Nepal was started by the mother-daughter team of Kalpana Khanal and Anjelika Pathak. Both Khanal and Pathak are health-care workers, and when colleagues raved about the momos that the duo brought in for workrelated potlucks, they decided to go into business together on a bit of a whim.

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Bright Nepal opened last September, and the rest is history. “Our coworkers would absolutely love the taste of these foods and ask us to prepare some for them as well,” Pathak tells me over traditional Nepalese tea. “Over time we got inspired by seeing how much people in Thunder Bay loved the Nepali spice!” Momos can trace their roots back to Nepal. A unique-looking dumpling, momos have sharp creases that fold them into lovely

little bundles, making them almost too beautiful for consumption. Served up with a delicious tomatobased sauce in mild or spicy, these little morsels are a joy to the tastebuds. Bright Nepal offers two varieties of momos, chicken or vegetable. Both are equally tasty, with a tidy filling of minced chicken or paneer, cabbage, onion, and of course a special blend of spices right from the home country. Also on the menu are pakoras— delicious, crispy fritter-like

bites with potato and cauliflower. The reception so far has been positive. “We have received an encouraging number of orders over the weeks from our friends and well-wishers in Thunder Bay,” Pathak says. “Because of the continuous support, we have been encouraged to keep going and we absolutely love bringing the feel of Nepal to Thunder Bay with our momos and pakoras!”

“Our coworkers would absolutely love the taste of these foods and ask us to prepare some for them as well.” Find Bright Nepal on Facebook to see when the next take-out slot is and to place your order.

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Bliss

E OFF TH MENU

Harvest Bowl Story and photo by Jack Barten

t is officially harvest season. And lucky for us, Bliss has an off-themenu special that makes use of the many flavours of fall in a fresh, tasty, and satisfying harvest bowl. Bliss is a popular place for those looking for vegan and gluten-free alternatives in baking and savoury goods. The limited time harvest bowl is made with locally sourced fall harvest veggies. It contains eggplant, acorn squash, sweet red peppers, zucchini, red onions, and cauliflower, all on a bed

of kale and quinoa. The veggies are oven-roasted with sprigs of fresh thyme, rosemary, and sage. This bowl is topped with toasted chickpeas, pepitas, and acorn squash seeds, and finished with a sweet potato Dijon dressing. A bowl with that many fresh and distinct local ingredients is always something to applaud. Every element comes together nicely, creating great flavour combinations. The veggies all play off each other’s distinct flavours,

which are further brought o u t b y ro a s t i n g . T h e chickpeas, pepitas, and acorn seeds add a nice crunchy texture and a bit of a saltiness. The kale and quinoa are then the canvas for all these flavours to play around. Then there’s the sweet potato Dijon dressing, the perfect companion to pull it all together. It is savoury and sharp but does not overwhelm any of the fresh vegetables, allowing everything to come through the mix. Not only are the flavours well done, but as

you eat the harvest bowl you can’t help but feel yourself getting more nourished and energetic. This makes it a perfect healthy yet comforting lunch to get you through the colder days. Fresh, ethical, and delicious, Bliss once again proves that a vegan meal is always a great alternative, even when you go off the menu. The harvest bowl will be added to Bliss’s nourish bowl menu for the month of November.

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The Early Refill Ready to Caffeinate Northwestern Ontario

Story and photos by Leah Morningstar

(L–R) Henry Tempelman and Devon Myers, owners of The Early Refill

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ne of the newest treasures in Northwestern Ontario is a little coffee shop off the Trans-Canada Highway, right in the heart of Kakabeka Village. It’s called The Early Refill, and yes, it opens bright and early at 7:30 am. While the name does reference being open early and refilling mugs, it’s also a play on words related to working in a pharmacy. The coffee shop is in the same building as Evergreen Pharmacy, and both are owned by Henry Tempelman and Devon Myers. “An early refill on your prescription is something your pharmacist or drug plan may not allow, but we at The Early Refill coffee shop will never cut you off an early morning fill of coffee,” Tempelman says. For the last five years, Tempelman and Myers have worked as pharmacists in Kakabeka Falls. Originally from Thunder Bay, both received doctorates of pharmacy from the University of Toronto and returned to Northwestern Ontario to work together. Last year, they realized they were outgrowing their original location and needed to expand. Construction on the new building is ongoing, but Evergreen Pharmacy opened in May and the coffee shop began operating in July. There’s also a gift shop on premises, a NorWest

Community Health Centres location (based out of Thunder Bay), and soon a credit union will be opening. The goal was to see what the community needed and then work together as business partners to meet those needs. “ F i n d i n g g o o d c o ff e e isn’t quite as important as filling prescriptions, but it’s still a necessary and valuable service,” Myers says. The Early Refill provides coffee drinks made from beans roasted in Hamilton, Ontario (Detour Coffee Roasters) and the baked goods are provided by The Donut Run in Thunder Bay. There are iced coffee options, as well as decaf, and dairy-free milk options. Tempelman and Myers worked hard to ensure variety and choice, as well as taking dietary needs into consideration. There are outdoor tables for warm weather seating, and a few tables inside as well. Based on the amount of customers passing through the doors and the busy baristas behind the counter, it’s clear that The Early Refill will be caffeinating the residents of Kakabeka Falls and Northwestern Ontario for years to come. For more information, visit them on Facebook @theearlyrefill.

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War Stories By Michael Sobota

They Shall Not Grow Old (2018)

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In creating They Shall Not Grow Old, veteran director Peter Jackson didn’t shoot a single foot of film. He went into the British war archives and assembled footage shot by journalists (war correspondents) and even some soldiers themselves to create what I now consider the definitive documentary about war. Made to mark the centenary of World War l, “the war to end all wars,” the film not only uses the historic black and white film footage, but also the voices of actual soldiers to create the narrative— both while they were in the field and after they returned, as veterans. To this, Jackson added colourization, utilizing state-ofthe- art techniques to bring their stories into incredibly vivid detail. The documentary captures the full spectrum of war from that thrilling motivation of “duty, honour, country,” through action on the battlefields and stolid, soggy life in the trenches, to those honourable veterans’ reminiscence of and renunciation of war.

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Resistance (2020)

Directed by Jonathan Jakubowicz from a screenplay he wrote, the movie reveals a side of Marcel Marceau (the internationally renowned French mime) that many might not know about. And it’s clearly a story that Jakubowicz is in love with—so much so that his script is full of cliches and sentimental heart-tugging emotions that are not earned by his lackluster direction or his somewhat stellar cast. Young Marceau (Jesse Eisenberg), living in occupied France during World War ll, decides it is more worthy to join the underground French resistance than the active military, in order to save orphan children. He does this against the wishes of love interest Emma (Clémence Poésy). It is a shallow, two-dimensional romance, as is much of Jakubowicz’s plotting structure. And Eisenberg’s skills as a mime, even as young Marceau, are about on par with the dexterity of Jakubowics’s writing. What makes this watchable is that it is true history (following the war, France made Marceau an officer of the Legion of Honour and awarded him the National Order of Merit) and has strong production values, including remarkable cinematography by Miguel I. Littin-Menz.

he core of all wars is emotion. It may be pride and patriotism, it may be hope and glory, it may be romance and naivete, or it may be grief and sorrow. The old stirring motivation of duty, honour, and country almost always resolves into death and destruction. And the movies unabashedly love all of this stuff, yet sometimes revealing the gore underneath the glory. Here are four unusual war movies, all made within the last four years, that tell the timeless stories about fighting each other.

Benediction (2021)

Yet another vanity project, Benediction is directed by Terence Davies from his own script about the long life of Siegfried Sassoon, one of the three preeminent British anti-war poets of World War l (the other two are Rupert Graves and Wilfred Owen). When war against Germany was declared, young Sassoon eagerly joined up, and like other idealistic young men, became disenchanted in those trenches. So much so that he eventually wrote a letter to his commanding officer renouncing the war and his commission, whereupon he was transferred from the front to Craiglockhart War Hospital, a special asylum for officers diagnosed with shell shock. At Craiglock, he met and befriended Owen, and they developed a professional respect for each other’s writing as well as a personal, intimate relationship. Owen was sent back to the front and was killed two days before the armistice was declared. Sassoon continued his military career, following the war in a peculiar balance between pacifism and training other recruits. As an adult he was troubled constantly by his memories and struggled with his sexuality. He married, had children, and lived to be 81, dying in 1967. The film indulges all these aspects of his later life, like a gossipy, cheap tabloid. It is the first half of the movie about Sassoon’s war experiences and the terrific ensemble cast that elevates his story.

Sniper. The White Raven (2022)

Released just this past September, Marian Bushan’s movie tells the true story of an incredible sniper in the contemporary Ukrainian army. But it takes place in 2014, when Russian invaded Crimea and incorporated it into its borders. We first meet Mykola (Pavlo Aldoshyn) and his young wife Nastya (Maryna Koshkina) happily living off the grid in rural Ukraine. They are sort of modern beatniks or bohemians. She is pregnant. Because they lived without radio or television, they were not alerted to Russia’s invasion of the Crimea. When soldiers arrive, they shoot and kill Mykola’s wife and burn down his home. He escapes, suffering his own version of shell shock that converts him from pacifism to anger and revenge. He enlists in the Ukrainian army and trains to become a sniper and excels in the training. In a coincidental moment, he meets some of the soldiers that murdered his wife and becomes their murderer. Mykola is based on an actual Ukrainian who co-wrote the screenplay, from his own story. In a post-script that brings the story closer to our time, we learn that both Mykola and Pavlo, the actor who plays him on screen, are now active in the Ukrainian army, fighting this second Russian invasion. Produced with a low budget and clunky storytelling, the movie is still gripping to watch.

And here are six more unusual war movies worthy of rewatching: Two Women (1960), The Deer Hunter (1978), Three Kings (1999), Troy (2004), Apocalypse Now (the revised “Complete Dossier” 2006 version), and Dunkirk (2017).

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The Next Stage Magnus Theatre Undertakes Major Expansion By Matt Prokopchuk

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 Magnus Theatre's artistic director Thom Currie and general manager Alexis Rowlinson

fficials with Magnus Theatre say a new expansion and redevelopment of the theatre company’s existing space will honour its history, as well as that of its home, while positioning the organization to flourish over at least the next half century. Called The Next Stage, the ambitious retrofit will see the main floor of the existing former Central School turned from offices into a 125-seat studio theatre to complement the existing 250-seat main theatre and the newly opened outdoor Boshcoff Summer Stage in Waverley Park. To accomplish this, existing theatre offices will be moved upstairs, while a new expansion to the building will house wardrobe, prop, and production facilities. The retrofit will also include an updated lounge area, gender-neutral washrooms, and improved accessibility. “We’re really committed to maintaining the heritage of the old school house, so we won’t be changing anything too significant, other than updating and preserving on the outside,” says Alexis Rowlinson, Magnus’s executive director. From an artistic standpoint, the addition of a half-capacity theatre will allow for better rehearsal space, as well as greater use in general of Magnus’s facilities by other entities in town, says artistic director Thom Currie, adding

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 Concept image showing the planned expansion to Magnus' theatre space

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that having several stages means various productions can run concurrently. “When we program stuff that’s a little bit edgier, we can put it in the studio theatre,” he says. “When we’re programming things that want a more intimate setting, we can put that in the studio theatre, when we want to play a little more with theatre-inthe-round or a little bit more environmental stuff, we can do that in the studio theatre.” T h e n e w re t ro f i t w i l l effectively be the first large-scale capital project in the building itself since the construction of the main theatre around the turn of the millennium, Currie says. “I love an evening when the theatre is full and the bar is full and you just kind of walk through and you feel that all these people are having an experience,” he says. “I would love to have a small concert happening in the studio theatre while a play is happening on the main stage, while a young company or a Shakespeare is happening outside.” About 90% of the project is funded, Rowlinson says, with a news release pointing to over $5 million in funding from federal and provincial levels of government. “We’re still looking for our supporters to help take us through this project,” she says, adding that the project could “optimistically” be completed by spring 2024, if not sooner. And in a year when Magnus is celebrating its 50th anniversary, with festivities taking place at the end of the month, Rowlinson says projects like this will ensure the theatre continues to stay viable. “In looking at where we’ve made it in these 50 years, we look at where Magnus is going in the next 50 years,” she says. “I think the important thing for me is that this is going to carry us through those next 50 years and increase our capacity in the community.”

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(L–R) Tara Rowe, Rob Paularinne, Mary Davis, and Dennis Dubinsky star in Vino Veritas

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The Truth is in the Wine for Cambrian’s Season Opener By Taylor Onski

ooking for an unforgettable dramedy this November? Cambrian Players 73rd season opener, Vino Veritas promises exactly that. Written by David M a c G re g o r a n d f i r s t performed in 2008, Vino Veritas follows two couples, Lauren and Phil (Mary Davis and Rob Paularinne) and Claire and Ridley (Tara Rowe and Dennis Dubinsky) who take part in a pre-Halloween soirée that leads to a unforgettable Halloween night (that both couples might wish to forget). “The title derives from

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a Roman proverb ‘in vino veritas,’ which means ‘truth is in the wine,’ and the implication is that drunk people tell the truth,” says director Eva Burkowski. After reading the play years ago, the story never left Burkowski’s mind. Now, she is excited to finally bring this script to the stage. “We’ve been rehearsing since the beginning of September and the actors are absolutely a dream to work with,” she says. “It’s a cheery play overall that has its dark and quite shocking moments. But overall, it leaves you feeling good.”

One of those actors is Rob Paularinne, who plays Phil, Lauren’s (Mary Davis) adaptable yet kid-at-heart husband. To Paularinne, the reward of working on this show goes beyond stretching his skills as an actor. “We’ve got a bunch of really good people working on this. One of the nice things about the cast is that we’re friends outside of theatre as well, which will translate really well portraying friends onstage,” Paularinne says. To both Burkowski and Paularinne, this story is one audiences can both get lost

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“It’s a cheery play overall that has its dark and quite shocking moments. But overall, it leaves you feeling good.” Vino Veritas runs from November 9–12 and 16–19 at Cambrian Players (818 Spring Street). For more information, visit cambrianplayers.com. Vino Veritas is intended for adult audiences and contains some intense adult themes around sensitive topics, such as child loss.

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Annie Jr.

All the Daze Brings Broadway Classic to the Thunder Bay Community Auditorium Story by Taylor Onski, Photos by Dan Lloyd

ith 41 local actors ages 7–18, plus dancers from International Dance Academy, All the Daze Productions is performing everyone’s favourite non-official classic Christmas musical, Annie Jr., this December. Based on the Broadway musical, Annie Jr. follows the story, through song and dance, of the iconic redheaded orphan who spends Christmas with billionaire Mr. Oliver “Daddy” Warbucks, navigates the hard-knock life of being under Miss Hannigan’s supervision, and learns her own meaning of family. Director Marcia Arpin had no hesitation revisiting the show as a director, and bringing it to the Thunder Bay Community Auditorium feels even more special this time. “It’s a classic musical theatre experience. Who doesn’t love Annie? If someone hasn’t seen Annie, well, now they definitely should,” says Arpin. “There’s something beautiful about the Auditorium stage, and letting it come back to life after being dormant during COVID. For us, it’s magic. There’s going to be something really magical, finally, about this Christmas.” Arpin is not the only one revisiting Annie Jr. Seventeenyear old Callie Kok, who played the orphan Pepper at age nine under Arpin’s direction, now plays Grace Farrell. “When I

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was Pepper, I had a smaller role, less responsibility, and in numbers where I got to have a bit more fun. Now that I’m playing Grace, it feels like I’m at the adult table,” Kok says. For 11-year-old actress Madie Boyd, who plays orphan Tessie, what makes her look forward to Sunday rehearsals (and hardly sleeping the night before), is getting to see all the magic of theatre. “My favourite part is not even the lines, it’s being in the numbers like ‘NYC,’ where I’m just walking around in character,” Boyd says. For 10-year-old Chloe Rowe, who is playing Annie, rehearsals are not only a space to learn to make theatrical magic, but to have fun with friends. “My favourite part of being a part of Annie is definitely making friends, because you get to meet and sing with a bunch of people from all different ages and it’s fun. I can’t wait to show audiences all the music, singing, dancing, and acting. We’re practising a lot and we’re going to make sure it’s a good show.” Annie Jr. runs December 10 and 12 at the Thunder Bay Community Auditorium. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit tbca.com.

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This Is All Indigenous Land The Red Chair Sessions at the Thunder Bay Art Gallery By Amy Sellors

Nadya Kwandibens

 Mazinatay Keeshigoog, Anishinaabe ikwe from Waabiidawangag

Nadya Kwandibens

 Melaw Nakehk'o, Dene and Dënesųłiné Liidlii Kue from Denendeh

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here we stand. How we’re connected. These are key themes in Nadya Kwanidbens’s exhibit The Red Chair Sessions at the Thunder Bay Art Gallery, which “places importance on the acknowledgement and reclamation of Indigenous lands and the revitalization of Indigenous languages” and “ultimately disrupts colonial narratives, centres Indigenous Peoples who have been here since time immemorial, and reminds us that we are all guests on Indigenous land,” according to the gallery website. Nadya Kwandibens is Anishinaabe (Ojibway) from the Animakee Wa Zhing #37 First Nation in Northwestern Ontario. An award-winning portrait and events photographer, as well as an ambassador for the Canon Camera Creator Lab, she founded Red Works Photography in 2008 to provide more positive Indigenous imagery. While many photographers direct their subjects with a strong hand, Kwandibens approaches her work differently. She brings her background in improv theatre into her work, and allows what’s meant to happen to happen. “That’s the nature of how I approach my work. It’s just me and a camera bag. I’m a relaxed and chill person. I tend to put people at ease,” says Kwandibens. The foundations of improv are saying “yes,” and “yes, and.” Kwandibens incorporates what happens around her to create her beautiful portraits. The concept may seem simple at first. Her subject poses with a red chair. But it’s much deeper than that. “I don’t want to say what people should think about it, but I

feel the chair represents our bloodlines and our connection to the land itself, through the bloodlines and our ancestors. It’s all interconnected because languages are formed from the land,” she says. “In different nations you can hear how the language is derived from the land. That’s the basic meaning for me in what the red chair represents.” There’s also what each subject brings to the photo. Each subject uses the chair differently, and that is part of what makes each image unique. The process is collaborative. And the red chair isn’t always the same. It might be the subject’s chair, or a chair that Kwandibens went looking for because she was far from home. The meaning of the chair is so much more than the chair itself. Kwandibens began working in portraiture 22 years ago with black and white film. She left snowy Thunder Bay and headed for sunny Arizona. Her partner at the time provided “a gentle push into a new facet of my artistry.” The timing was interesting. “I came into photography and portrait work as a lot of artist friends were connecting with each other and forming networks of artists. It was a time when my generation of Indigenous artists were gaining attention.” She’s been working steadily ever since. “ T h e r e ’s a h u g e responsibility that comes with being an artist—even more so being an Indigenous artist, and even more so being a woman Indigenous artist. Representation is so important in my work. I don’t take it lightly as an Indigenous artist/ storyteller. That all interplays in my work,” she says.

TheArts show will be able to see that, even as they walk around the space and recognize the space that the gallery sits on,” she adds. “It’s a fun series. Some images are heartfelt, and some are really fun and uplifting. My dad and my auntie are in the show!” To Kwandibens, it’s interesting how people use the chair, and meanings that can be derived from just that alone. The Red Chair Sessions is on exhibit at the Thunder Bay Art Gallery until December 31. Visit theag. ca for information on how to see this show. And if you’re a camera geek who loves to know what the pros use, please visit Kwandibens’s Ambassador page on canoncreatorlab.ca.

Nadya Kwandibens

Often in her career, she has been faced with the perception that Indigenous photographers are not seen as professionals. She’s faced barriers. “More recognition needs to be paid to artists that aren’t necessarily seen. It’s a male-dominated industry. It’s important for me to go into those spaces and disrupt that narrative. To be a representation for these stories that are so important to be told and heard. To be a part of that continuation of artists… that flux is beautiful and necessary.” Currently, the exhibit consists of 32 portraits. “I want people to be present with each portrait. To spend time and take in the image captions and the portrait details. To recognize where these portraits have been photographed and understand that the premise of the series is to recognize that this is all Indigenous land.” “I hope viewers of the

 Derek Miller, Mohawk from Six Nations of the Grand River

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Look Up

Astrophotographer Joey Mastrangelo Captures All Aspects of the Night Sky Story by Bonnie Schiedel, Photos by Joey Mastrangelo

 IC1318 Butterfly Nebula

 IC1396 Elephant’s Trunk Nebula

 M13 Hercules Globular Cluster

 M42 Orion Nebula

 M42 Orion Nebula

 M51 Whirlpool Galaxy

 NGC7380 Wizard Nebula

 Pacman Nebula

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he night sky has always fascinated Joey Mastrangelo, and the Rosslyn resident took up astrophotography as a hobby about two years ago after his wife, Ashley Belleri, bought him a telescope for Christmas. “I knew right away that I wanted to photograph what I was seeing and share it with other people,” he says. “I’ve lived in Northwestern Ontario my whole life and I’ve always spent lots of time outdoors and camping and looking up into space. It reminds me of how connected we all are, all looking up at the same sky, no matter where you are.” Mastrangelo turned to YouTube videos and books to learn how to use different equipment and software to capture images of planets, stars and space dust that can be up to millions of kilometres away. He also joined the Thunder Bay Starchasers Facebook page. “There were a few other people on there taking photos already [so] I was able to ask questions, and they were more than willing and able to help me, and excited that there were more people getting into that field.” He recommends the Stellarium app. “Basically like having a star map in your pocket. This app helps me navigate the constellations as well as identify stars, planets, galaxies, and nebulae.” A lot of his pictures are taken in his own backyard, says Mastrangelo, while others are captured at MacKenzie Point Conservation Area. During his job as a fuel truck driver for the family business, he also takes note of potential spots to investigate north of the city, such as up the Armstrong highway. One of Mastrangelo’s favourite things to photograph are nebulae (giant clouds of

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dust and gases in space) because they’re so colourful. “There’s a lot more colour in space that you would really realize,” he says. “And when you see Jupiter or the rings of Saturn for the very first time, with your own eyes, it is just eye-opening.” He also witnessed a fairly rare event called STEVE (Strong Thermal Emission Velocity Enhancement), which is a large swath of plasma that flows across the Earth’s outermost atmosphere layer at a speed of six kilometres per second, creating a beautiful ribbon-like appearance. Light pollution from city lights is one of the main challenges of astrophotography. The artificial brightness of the night sky is rated by something called the Bortle scale, where one is the darkest and nine is the brightest. Mastrangelo says most Thunder Bay locations are a six or seven on the Bortle scale, whereas his Rosslyn backyard is a four. Fortunately, finding a spot with little to no light pollution is not that hard for northwesterners, he says. “We really do luck out, living up north. We can drive 45 minutes to an hour to get to a Bortle 1 zone with no light pollution.” During the upcoming long winter nights, Mastrangelo will be using the My Aurora Forecast app to know when it’s time to go chasing the northern lights. Plus, there are nebulae that can best be viewed in the northern hemisphere in the winter. “I’m definitely looking forward to all the winter nebulae that are about to be coming up, like the Orion Nebula and the Horsehead Nebula. They’re just very beautiful targets to look at.”

TheArts See more of Joey Mastrangelo’s work @NWOAstroJoe on Facebook and Instagram.

 Photographer Joey Mastrangelo

 Jupiter, Mars, the Northern Lights and Me

Wondering about the numbers and letters in some caption descriptions? Those are simply other names that astronomers use to refer to celestial objects.

 SH2-157 Lobster Claw Nebula

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 Veil Nebula

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 From Nefarious’ Naanzhe project

Art in the Market Exhibitions at Co.Lab Gallery By Cathi Winslow

from November 4 to 17. Founders Sarah McPherson and Riley Urquhart provided mentorship to curious p a r t i c i p a n t s t h ro u g h a project called Naanzhe, which means “water is colour” in Anishinaabemowin. McPherson says analog photography teaches people how to

Alan Poelman

ovember’s exhibitions at Co.Lab Gallery & Arts Centre feature wellknown regional artists teaming up to show new work, as well as first-time exhibitors. Nefarious, a grassroots collective and learning space for analog photographers, will present their first exhibition

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slow down and think about the photos they’re taking. “We all have cameras in our pockets,” she says, “but we don’t know what to do with them.” Each artist has chosen a theme to explore and created images they hope will open a conversation with viewers. McPherson says, “I’m

so excited to present these artworks and these incredible people who have put their voices on the line for this.” A special exhibition will pop up for just o n e w e e k e n d f ro m November 18 to 20 called Ravens, Cats and Other Stuff. If you’ve seen the distinctive ceramic animal sculptures from Strawberry Hill Pottery in many Thunder Bay homes and businesses, then you’re familiar with the work of founders Liz and Pete Powlowski. They will show new works alongside celebrated local potter Tim Alexander and multidisciplinary artist Vivian Wood-Alexander. This exhibition will be on display in Co.Lab for just three days with a grand opening party on November 18 from 6 to 10 pm. O u t d o o r photographers Damien Gilbert and Alan Poelman met on Instagram in 2017. “Then we went on a photo adventure together and we just kind of clicked,” says Gilbert. On November 25 to 27,

Damien Gilbert

Sarah McPherson

TheArts as part of Craft Revival, Gilbert and Poelman will present a two-person show that focuses on rare images of Northwestern Ontario waterways, drone shots with startling perspectives on natural landscapes, and arresting portraits of wild animals that seem to stare into the camera’s eye. The friends share similar interests but pursue their work in different ways. Gilbert says of Poelman, “He’s methodical, how he plans and executes his shots, where I see things as they are and try to capture as is.” Poelman says photography is a great tool for mental health and well-being. He says, “Ultimately, it comes down to being in nature, being present and in the moment.” Prints will be available for purchase at the opening on Friday, November 25 from 6 to 10 pm. For more information, visit colabgallery.ca.

Sarah McPherson  From Nefarious’ Naanzhe project

Works in progress by potter Tim Alexander/Strawberry Hill

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EverBead

Rooted in Family, Community, and Memory By Tyler Muzzin

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ou have to be in a good mood when you bead,” says Darci Everson, founder and owner of Thunder Bay-based bead supply company EverBead. “Because the emotions you put into the work go directly to the person who receives it.” Everson, who holds degrees in education and psychology, is well-versed in EMDR, a visual therapy that helps people work through trauma while finding connection and wellness through art. Everson was introduced to beading in high school Ojibway class. Then at 20, a university friend gifted her a feather to bead-dress in celebration of one year of sobriety. Self-taught through books and stitch patterns, Everson honed the craft until, almost inevitably, she was commissioned by a friend to assemble a bead kit for her young daughter. This sparked a creative epiphany: with supply, tutorials, and education, a new generation and those disconnected by colonialism could access traditional practices through a direct connection to community and blood memory. “Once the pandemic hit, everyone wanted to bead!” says Everson. She began supplying kits to Indigenous organizations with a range of patterns from pop culture (the loveable Baby Yoda) to themes of political advocacy—the red dress, the orange T-shirt, and inclusive Pride emblems.

EverBead also supplies seasonal crafting bundles, supporting Indigenous businesses and suppliers, and these additional materials are included without a mark-up. The Biboon (Winter) Bundle available December 1 will include smoke-tanned hide, antler slices, and rabbit fur pom-poms. Originally run from home, EverBead now has an office on Fort William First Nation where Everson, a mother of four, has a little more room to operate. Family has always been central to EverBead. Her kookum, Kitty Everson, and aunt Ingrid help prepare the beads; fiancé Angus organizes the distribution and helped coin the company name, a witty play on “Everson” paired with the humorous Anishinaabe colloquialism “ever” (as in “ever deadly”). Kids Mem, Moon, and Hayden help assemble kits and dequill porcupines, and graphic designer Alicia Kejick built the user-friendly site everbead.ca. Going forward, Everson plans to continue with video tutorials while expanding her knowledge of traditional crafting methods—but the most ambitious goal on the horizon is researching ways to manufacture beads herself, right here in Northwestern Ontario. For more information, visit everbead.ca.

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The Honker

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Story by Penelope Smart, Curator, Thunder Bay Art Gallery Artist: Oliver Davey Title: The Honker Date: 1982 Medium: Serigraph on paper Size: 37.5 × 38.6 cm (14 3/4 × 15 3/16 in.) Collection of the Thunder Bay Art Gallery, gift of Mr. and Mrs. Barry Rosenberg, 1983 he Honker is a print by artist Oliver Davey, who was born in 1958 at Moose River Crossing,

near the Ontario Northland Railway line. The Canada goose is a familiar subject in contemporary Indigenous art, popularized by fellow artist Benjamin Chee Chee’s minimalistic black and white geese prints. Like Chee Chee, Davey often painted the Canada goose, a common food for the Swampy Cree people from the James Bay area. Davey’s playful title of this print is on theme for the annual music issue. The

main sound of the Canada goose is loud and resonant one-syllable “honk” made by both males and females in the air or on the ground. Snow geese can make this sound at any time of year, but we recognize it as a sound of spring and fall, when the snow geese are migrating overhead and “touching down” like this honker, after flight. Geese make other interesting but less-than-symphonious sounds too like cackles, barks, and hisses.

In 1975, at age 15, Davey joined the original Weneebaykook workshop in James Bay, producing posters and hasti-notes. The workshop reopened as part of the James Bay Education Centre in 1977, and Davey was hired as a local artist. Davey studied silkscreening one summer under artist Teresa Altiman, but was largely self-taught. Animals and bird life are common subjects in his work. The Honker is currently on

view as part of Manoomin: Selections from the Permanent Collection, which explores wild rice as part of a larger cultural and environmental ecosystem of birds and animals of the boreal forest.

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Aboriginal Artworks Group of Northern Ontario 20th Anniversary Show and Sale By Michelle McChristie

wenty-one years ago, John Ferris founded an art group with 32 Indigenous artists and artisans, and the following year they held their first Christmas arts and crafts show and sale. Since then, the group has grown to over 250 artists and artisans, primarily from remote First Nation communities in Nishnawbe Aski Nation

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territory, and also from urban centres as far away as Montreal and Winnipeg. On December 3-4, the group will host their 20th annual show and sale in Thunder Bay. “New emerging artists and artisans, young and old, hear about the event and want to participate. They invite their friends to attend the show as well,” says Ferris, who is a member of

Constance Lake First Nation and an artist himself. “Every year, we receive calls from people from all over—even from the States—inquiring about the show, participants, and what products will be for sale.” While the event is an opportunity for artisans to sell their work, it’s also a much anticipated social gathering. “You can see

the artisans’ faces light up as they meet once again, laughing and chatting, showing off their creations to one another,” says Ferris. The event is also a chance for customers to connect directly with the artists and artisans and learn about their work, inspiration, and community. “This group expresses the importance of life and history of the First People through art,” says Ferris. Items for sale typically include moccasins, mukluks, mitts, hats, and other types of apparel, jewelry, bone, antler, wood and soapstone carvings, and Woodland art and contemporary paintings. To honour the artists and artisans who participated in previous events and have passed to the spirit world,

there will be a memorial table. “It’s unfortunate that we lose our elderly members due to illness or passing on. We’ve had so many talented artists and artisans,” reflects Ferris. “On the other hand, we also have newer aspiring young artists who join our group every year, so everything balances out with the legacies of the past.” The 20th Anniversary Christmas Aboriginal Fine Arts and Crafts Gift Show and Sale will be held on Saturday, December 3 from 9 am to 6 pm and Sunday, December 4 from 9 am to 5 pm at the CLE Heritage Building.

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Story by Kim Latimer, Photos by Adrian Lysenko

M  The National Team Development Centre team and coaches

 (L-R) Athletes Kendyn Mashinter, Graham Ritchie, Max Mahaffy, Erikson Moore, Julian Smith, Nick Randall, and Finn Dodgeson with artist Michah Dowbak  Julian Smith

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ichah Dowbak, a.k.a. Mad Dog Jones, is energizing the look of the Thunder Bay's National Team Development Centre (NTDC) cross-country ski team. The internationally recognized local artist is best known in the digital art world for his non-fungible token (NFT) works that sell for millions. Recently, he’s taken on high-profile designs for moto racing and Formula One, creating wearable art for elite athletes. “I was on the Ontario team as a teenager,” explains Dowbak, who grew up in Lappe. The athletes seem excited to meet him as he darts in wearing white high tops and his signature roundframe glasses. He changes into one of the suits he designed and joins them on the bright green astroturf. “This was my sport growing up and this team is really cool so I wanted to make something that they would feel good in.” Dowbak donated his time to create the custom-designed race and warm-up suits. It was fellow competitive skier Leslie Bode, who is now manager of the NTDC team, who reached out to Dowbak. “When Leslie hit me up she said, ‘Hey, do you want to do this?’ And I was like, ‘Actually yeah, I really do,’” Dowbak recalls. His vision was to design a suit with a fresh look. The orange chevrons on the arms and legs are a nod to racing and the start line symbols. His signature caution sign is on the nape of the neck, the words “dream” and “reality” on the legs play with the concept that these athletes are building a career and training intensely to reach what started as a dream. “It just all adds up, you know? You train really hard, and you have a community that supports you. And I hope that putting on that suit is the thing that gets you up 10 minutes earlier that morning and maybe gives that extra bit of training that pushes you the one-tenth of a second that gets you ahead, gives you that extra

little bit of boost,” says Dowbak. “I love the seafoam green and I love giving it this kind of surreal gradient of purple and then the yellow stripes.” “I think it's a pretty slick design. Yeah, it looks modern and that is awesome,” says Julian Smith, an athlete on the NTDC team who tried on the suit for the first time. Standing alongside Smith, also in the new gear, is teammate Graham Ritchie, who competed this year at the Olympic Winter Games in Beijing. The suits have a motocross vibe that looks fast and edgy. Dowbak loves sports with speed. In recent months he designed the VR46 MotoGP racing team’s bikes and leather suits, prior to that he designed a Formula One car and helmet for Lewis Hamilton, the British driver who is currently competing for Mercedes. “He definitely understands the mentality of an athlete and why they need to look a certain way,” says Bode. “Michah’s NFT works are amazing and when I saw the helmet I was like ‘Yes! He’s doing sports.’ We gave him as much creative freedom as possible.” “Anything for this team,” says Dowbak. “Bringing art to the team, bringing some intrigue and eyeballs to the team is something people get excited about. To have Olympic athletes here, these real, worldclass athletes doing crazy stuff, it blows my mind all the time,” says Dowbak. Dowbak says he plans to cheer on the team in person at the 2023 Nordiq Canada Ski Nationals being hosted at Lappe Ski Centre March 11–17. Follow Thunder Bay's national development cross-country ski team on Facebook @NDCThunderBay or Instagram @ntdctbay.

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ovember is the goddess of transition. During any outing, there is potential to adventure through all four seasons. The glorious, golden foliage of autumn lies restfully in piles on frosted pathways. The edges of ponds, creeks, and lakes start to harden in artful, crystalline formations. You can feel the finale of summer as the cold breath of winter is welcomed by the resilient dark green of pine and spruce. It is a beautiful time to be outside. One of my favourite transition season hikes is Cavers. It is well known by locals, and gently marked, so you need to pay careful attention or carry a GPS with you. Cavers can be accessed year-round, and is far easier to navigate with a packed snowshoe trail to follow. The trail is an up-andback, and is about seven kilometres in total length if you are going to Cavers Bay lookout. There are a few options for additional segments and lookouts, but the vantage point from the top of Cavers Bay is one of the most beautiful in

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the region, and truly an optimal location to watch the sun settle into Lake Superior. The trailhead is located about five kilometers before Pays Plat First Nation. Take a sharp right onto the side road at the top of Cavers Hill. About 100 metres in, you can park and access the trail across the dirt road, into the bush. After only a few steps in, the forest embraces you and welcomes you to explore. The trail is interesting and varied, with earth-worn pathways through luscious moss and large sections of exposed metamorphosed granite of the Canadian Shield. You will eventually come to an inland lake and navigate your way along a small section of shoreline. At the far end of the lake the trail forks. The left is a direct route to Cavers Bay lookout. As you continue, you will hear the rush of water, and come to the top of a stunning canyon falls. There is an incredible view of the creek plummeting into the dark chasm below. The trail leads to a crossing at the top of

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this ascent, turn right and follow the worn trail lined by vibrant blueberry plants. The forest will gently open, and the expanse of the skyline will surge until you are standing at the edge with a glorious, awe-inspiring view. The view from the top

is magnificent, and it is a spectacular and wondrous playground. You can explore all along the ridge navigating the perimeter to different viewpoints by climbing over the smooth rocky surfaces at the top of the world. It is also the most

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illow Fiddler’s passion for writing about the lives of Indigenous people in the region has led her to being one of the top journalists in the northwest. The Anishiniini Oji-Cree journalist from Sandy Lake First Nation is currently a national reporter with The Globe and Mail, after building a distinguished portfolio of work at Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN) National News. Fiddler spoke with The Walleye about the importance of her work, what the start to her perfect Saturday is, and what’s on her playlist these days. The Walleye: Can you speak to the importance of your role as an Anishiniini OjiCree journalist at Canada’s newspaper of record? Willow Fiddler: It’s been quite a journey, and probably one I didn’t expect. It started with my passion for writing and photography and storytelling that way, and wanting to bring the truths and highlight all of the amazing things that I see in our First Nations that, historically in the media, haven’t always been represented accurately. It’s also been heavy—this past year has been extremely heavy—in terms of covering the news that’s been happening in the country. I was able to go to Rome in the spring to cover the Indigenous delegation that went to meet with the Pope, where he offered his first apology, and then again, I covered from here in Thunder Bay, helping my colleagues cover his visit. That event was way more intense and emotionally overwhelming than Rome was. So it’s been heavy because, as an Anishiniini person covering these [events], of course I am oftentimes directly or indirectly impacted by these issues like residential schools. My father’s a residential school survivor and I consider myself

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an intergenerational residential school survivor, but we’re more than that too. When I first discovered I wanted to be a journalist, it was because I was tired of seeing the mostly inaccurate stories. I understand that now in daily news, if you hear a crisis of suicides in a remote community, for example, it’s important to cover those stories, but again what’s missing is the balance of what else is happening in the community. We’re way more than what we’ve generally seen in the news about First Nations. We have so much community spirit. We help each other out in times of need, and there’s a lot of great traditional cultural practices that are happening and are being revitalized. And we are starting to see more of that now, I think, in the media. So that’s promising, I think. TW: Away from work, what do you do to take care of yourself when covering heavy stories? WF: My photography has been, I think, my lifeline throughout all of this. My photography has been mostly portrait photography. I’ve been doing it on the side for, like, seven years now actually. I do a lot of Indigenous families, and I recall a time—I think it was maybe three years ago, during a time in Thunder Bay when the news, again, was high with tensions in the city between Indigenous people and non—there was just a lot going on and you could feel the tension. During that fall, I had quite a number of families reaching out to me to get their portraits done and I was just really struck by that. You get to witness, again firsthand, families coming together despite all of the awful things that are happening around us, and even in our families, how important it is for our families to celebrate their hard work, their commitment, their dedication.

Willow Fiddler (a big fan of music from the 1980s) and her dog Prince, named after the legendary musician

And most of us are all doing this with traumas. We’re all impacted somehow, and we’re trying to navigate, but yet it was so clear to me that the family unit is still so important and valuable in our communities. To see that in a place like Thunder Bay, too, struck me even more, and I was just like ‘Yes! This is what we need to be celebrating.’ TW: What is your perfect way to start a day? WF: [Laughs] Okay, I’ll give you a Thunder Bay answer. I’ll give you my perfect Saturday morning. In Thunder Bay, it would be getting up, going to the farmers market at the CLE grounds, just browsing, picking up whatever I need,

grabbing a coffee, sitting and relaxing, and then going to a Pilates class at the Bodymind Centre. There’s so many other great things to do in this city. I love hiking, and there’s so many great hiking spots. And just going for drives—now the fall time is so beautiful. So that would be my perfect Saturday morning. TW: What’s on your music playlist these days? WF: The same music I’ve been listening to for years, to be honest [laughs]. I tend to just add songs to my library as I hear them and like them, but I’ll have that on repeat for—yeah, it never changes. But it’s quite a diverse library of music, so anything from Robbie

Robertson to Steve Earle to Cardi B. Actually I should say Nicki Minaj, because that’s my daughter’s favourite artist. And I’m a huge 80s fan, so I love all 80s music— that’s probably my favourite. I was that four-year-old little girl when Michael Jackson’s Thriller album came out and I’ve just been obsessed since. TW: What is your most treasured possession? WF: I can’t think of anything material—what I really treasure, I think, is my connection to my community of Sandy Lake. Especially now that I’m living here in Thunder Bay. This interview has been edited for length and clarity.

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The Legend of Wendell Beckwith

Museum Showcases Captivating Tale By Pat Forrest

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Nathan McChristie

 Beckwith's cabin in the wilderness, summer 2022

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endell Beckwith was a scientist who lived in Wisconsin, and is credited as the inventor of the sapphire nib for Parker Pen Company ballpoint pens. The story of how in the 1960s, Beckwith left his family and life as he knew it behind to spend nearly two decades in an isolated cabin deep in the Northwestern Ontario wilderness is the focus of a new exhibit at the Thunder Bay Museum called The Legend of Wendell Beckwith. The exhibit complements a documentary entitled In Search of Wendell Beckwith by local filmmaker Jim Hyder. It was a 1961 encounter with Harry Wirth, a wealthy businessman who wanted to start a wilderness retreat geared to scientific research and discovery in northern Ontario, that prompted Beckwith to make the move. The two men, both reclusive in nature, set out to find somewhere isolated and eventually settled on Best Island in the middle of Whitewater Lake north of Armstrong. Beckwith described the location as being the centre of the universe. Throughout his time in the wilderness, Beckwith pursued his interests in science and engineering. He crafted intricate devices out of wood to make scientific measurements of things like stars and the moon and artistic models and

sculptures. The cabins he built were a popular destination for travellers. “The effects of Wendell Beckwith are one of the more fascinating elements of our collection and our partnership with Jim Hyder was the perfect opportunity to allow our visitors to see firsthand the story of Wendell’s unique life and all of those individuals who came to know him,” says Michael deJong, the museum’s curator and archivist. Beckwith remained on Best Island until his death in 1980 at the age of 65. “Though Wendell was often referred to as a ‘hermit’, he was actually very social. The story is not just about him, but about the First Nations peoples who supported him, his patron Harry Wirth, Rose Chaltry, a friend who lived on site, tourists, and many others.” Visitors will enjoy the many curious inventions created by Beckwith, the striking photography highlighting the ruggedness of life on Best Island, and much more, with segments of the documentary narrated by Wendell’s grandson Tyler helping to bring this captivating story to life. The exhibit runs until January, Tuesday to Sunday, 1–5 pm. Tickets are $3 for adults and $1.50 for children. For more information, visit thunderbaymuseum.com.

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WALL SPACE  1963 Fender PA system This system is similar to what The Beatles used. “We cut it in half, I put a board on the bottom, we put in two speakers, and this is a fabulous guitar cabinet now,” Reedpath says.

Will Reedpath, Music Craftsman By Adrian Lysenko

ill Reedpath’s passion for making things sound the best they can came at an early age. “I was eight and consistently fiddling with my dad’s stereo and record player,” he says. “There were some issues with it and I figured out the connection to the speaker wasn’t really good. So I sanded that to get the oxidization off the wire to make a better connection, and he had a dirty pot that I would sit there and scrub, and the record needle wasn’t quite true. […] So I’ve been doing that since then and never really stopped.” In the jam space of Thunder Bay blues-rock band BLK, Reedpath’s love for music is on display (and in use) with various instruments and speakers that he’s built or

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modified. “I’ve been working with [BLK] and recording them [...] for seven years,” he says. “They’re used to my creativity and getting stuff modded and they saw what I was doing.” Other than making modifications and repairs, Reedpath is also the sound technician for The Foundry and Royal Canadian Legion Branch 5, and helps out at Goods & Co. Market and the Tumblestone Music Festival. “In Toronto and Vancouver particularly, I’ve watched a lot of venues die and I’m here and there helping out in the music scene because I don’t want to see that keep happening. I consider Thunder Bay a music city,” he says. “There’s a lot of people playing, a lot of bands. […] I’m working hard to help that.”

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 Northern Guitar A Fender Telecaster-style guitar with pulled parts from all over, including a Canadian roasted rock maple neck from China, recycled barn board body from Calgary, and a humbucker (an electric guitar pickup containing two magnetic coils) from an Ibanez archtop. “I try to buy from the factories that produce products from the big brands,” he says. “So the neck comes from a Fender/Squire factory.”

 Northern Guitar Reedpath fixed various cracks and body issues, gutted the electronics, and added extra circuitry on this Northern guitar.  Oud An oud (a short-neck, lute-type, pear-shaped instrument), which Reedpath put the headstock back on and made a bone nut from scratch.

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This is Thunder Bay Interviews and photos by Jack Barten This month we asked The Walleye readers: what is your desert island album pick?

Allison: My album is color theory by Soccer Mommy. Every song is catchy and it never gets old.

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Jacob: I chose The Wall by Pink Floyd because it’s been a fundamental album throughout my life, from early memories to my modern life. Front to back it’s a deadly album and I know that I’ll continue loving that album, even on that desert island.

Jojo: 6 Feet Deep by Gravediggaz. I really like this album ‘cause RZA’s production and flow is razor sharp. The samples are amazing and I’ve always been a fan of anything RZA does.

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Making Space Cinema 5 Skatepark By Tiffany Jarva

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his is SO much bigger than skateboarding.” Vanessa Bowles’s passion for Thunder Bay’s new indoor Cinema 5 Skatepark is palpable. “If I fall, skating has taught me I can get back up and keep trying, which applies to all aspects of life and success,” she says. Bowles, who has been skateboarding since the 90s, wants to share the lessons of skateboarding as a tool for building a sense of belonging, self-esteem, community, and success. As the executive director of Cinema 5 Skatepark and the Female Boarder Collective (FBC), she is dedicated to building opportunities in skateboarding. “It’s about building equality in the sport and giving space,” she says. “Skateboarding is not just for boys.” For the past three years, the FBC skateboarding summer programs have proven to be successful, growing every year, with more than 100 women and girls attending free skate

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workshops. However, Bowles is concerned about losing these kids during the winter months. To be a truly effective youth intervention program, Cinema 5 will be open all year long, partnering with organizations like Fort William First Nation, and local businesses like Resolute, which has donated lumber. Cinema 5 will provide a safe space to ride scooters, skateboards, and BMX bikes, as well as offer a wide range of workshops and food security. “It is about weaving in all the social aspects in terms of what this community needs,” says Bowles. Sterling Downing agrees. The Montreal city councillor and former deputy mayor has recently joined the non-profit Cinema 5 Skatepark board because he fully supports Bowless’ efforts. “We need to strive for equality in this sport,” says Downing, who has been skateboarding for over 30 years, pushing for infrastructure since he was 14. He has spearheaded

CityScene many skatepark projects over the last 13 years while on council in Montreal, and consistently lobbies for skateboarding as an official sport, especially now that it has been recognized by the Olympics. “It should be treated as an intergenerational sport. I don’t just want skateparks for the kids,” he emphasizes. “I want it for me. I still skate and I still love watching kids skate.” He stresses the importance of 15-minute cities and how youth should be able to access skateparks within 15 minutes of their home, which means being committed to building and maintaining skateparks in lower-income neighbourhoods. The mentality is that being “a skater like everyone else at the parks” helps to build self-esteem, a sense of belonging, and builds relationships with mentors in a nonthreatening way, helping youth to make better choices about drugs, alcohol, and gangs. “You can’t be drunk and high and skateboard,” says Downing. “All aspects of the skateboarding industry are still

male-driven,” explains Bowles. “We want to change that.” Bowles and Downing both agree that not only do we need to make space for everyone to skateboard, there also needs to be room for girls, women, and members of the LGBTQ2S community in all aspects of the industry, from skateboarding journalism like filming, photography, graphic design, and writing to creating merchandise like posters, T-shirts, and more. “The industry needs to shift,” says Downing, “The sport needs to make more room for everyone.” The indoor skateboard park is exciting because Bowles insists they do it right, hiring two park designers to complete the project. It’s also one of a few indoor parks that exist in Canada. Watch for the indoor Cinema 5 Skateboard Park opening in late November or early December. For more info, check out cinema5skatepark.ca.

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1 Jar of Pickles H&P Jams and Jellies Thunder Bay Country Market National Pickle Day is obviously incomplete without a jar of pickled *something*. Support local picklers/preservers H&P Jams and Jellies by purchasing one of their many pickled products. Available in both small and large jars, they have pickled beets, bread and butters, dill pickle relish, pickled garlic, pickled carrots… you name it, they’ve pickled it.

For National Pickle Day By Kelsey Raynard

Sometimes sweet, sometimes spicy, always sour, and most certainly satisfying, the pickle has been (unofficially) dubbed one of the world’s favourite preserved foods. To celebrate National Pickle Day (which falls on November 14) we have compiled a diverse list of items that can help you honour this ancient, vinegar-y snack as only a true pickle lover can. Here is Stuff We Like for National Pickle Day.

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2 Pickle Eraser Toy Sense 309 Bay Street Warning: various pickle puns ahead. Making a mistake in your latest notebook isn’t a big dill, especially when you have Fred and Friend’s pickle erasers handy. These realistic but practical mini dills are ready to help out when your notes and doodles are in a pickle. Save yourself from future dill-emmas and grab yourself a pair of these erasers, which are available at both Toy Sense locations.

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Pixie Card Co. etsy.com/ca/shop/PixieCardCo Tell the pickle lover in your life how much they mean to you with this hilarious pickle greeting card. Made by local company Pixie Card Co., these punny greeting cards are perfect for any celebration, big or small. Check out Pixie Card Co.’s entire collection on Etsy for all your (NSFW) greeting card needs.

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@crochetbyjessie etsy.com/ca/shop/JessiePlaskett While the exact origin story is up for debate, hiding a “Christmas Pickle” ornament in the Christmas tree is a holiday tradition many families have taken up. If you’ve never heard of this, this year is a great time to try it out: hide the Christmas Pickle in your tree and whoever finds it first is said to receive good luck and fortune in the New Year. We will also take any excuse to add another cute ornament to our collection!

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Harvest Work Curing My Own Cannabis

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By Justin Allec

t was satisfying. After years of reading, researching, and talking with growers I had finally committed to growing my own plants, and ended up with two healthy females. Once the intensive, exhaustive, never-ending job of harvesting was done, I found I had an impressive pile of cannabis to move through the curing process. Curing is one of the most overlooked steps in growing cannabis. It’s the slow process of removing moisture from cannabis buds while avoiding mould

to maximize potency and flavour. Properly cured cannabis pushes terpenes to the front for a flavourful and smooth smoke, without harshness or a cut-grass taste. Patience is key, but the payoff means a supply of organic, carbon-neutral cannabis. Following other people’s scientific methods, I trimmed as much leafy material as possible before putting about an ounce’s worth in one-litre mason jars with plastic sealer lids. The jars then lived in a closed cupboard in the

pantry along with my onions and potatoes—appropriate since these are all staples at my house. The pantry was the best room I had for the process: dry, not too cool, but with a stable temperature throughout the day. Initially I kept my jars upright, but I didn’t like how the buds looked squished. Instead, I turned the jars on their sides to give the cannabis more room to breathe. Ideally, I should’ve been using a hygrometer to measure the moisture in each jar—experts recommend

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around 55–65% humidity— but those kinds of tools seemed a bit overkill for my first attempt. Each day, for the first 20 days, I “burped” the jars by removing the lids to allow an oxygen exchange. Moisture (along with chlorophyll) goes out, oxygen goes in. After forgetting to burp my buds for the first day or two, I set an alarm on my phone as a reminder. Then I’d leave the lids off the jars for about 10 minutes for the first week, and gradually reduce the time over the weeks. After about three weeks, I was only opening the jars once every few days and the buds were achieving that kinda-dry/kinda-sticky texture that your storebought buds have.

The one day I did forget to burp the jars did end up costing me a few buds, as some white mould had spiderwebbed itself into existence. Thankfully I was able to remove the offending bud and gave that jar some extra breathing time— leaving the lid off overnight seemed to fix the issue, at least to my naked eyes. While I still wouldn’t call myself a grower, I really enjoyed raising some plants this year. Curing was especially fun because I could start counting down the days to consuming. If you’ve been wondering about the harvesting process but think it’s too much work (well, the trimming part is) curing is a perfect denouement to the season.

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e all remember learning the “3 R’s” of sustainability in elementary school, but what if we reframed our perspective to look at thrift shopping as a way of implementing these ideas in our consumer habits? Julie Filipetti of Bay Recycled thinks we need to do exactly that, as she rings in our November feature of Second Chances.

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Bay Recycled (formerly Bay Recycled Tbay) showcases a warm and natural collection of home goods that add flair to any living space. Filipetti explains that thrifting is important because not only does it help reduce our consumer footprint, but it also encourages us to reuse and recycle, even with our existing possessions. “It’s good for people to know that even if they do want to

get rid of something, there are enough thrifters that will want to pick it up,” she says. “As thrifting becomes more commonplace, maybe they will think twice about bringing it to a landfill and instead to a thrift store where it has a chance for a better life.” “I’m not exactly a minimalist,” Filipetti says.“I am a serial redecorator, so I am constantly moving around and repurposing things in

my own home too.” This process, she argues, can help us to reuse and recycle items that are already within our homes to extend their lifespan even further. With an eye for natural materials like wood, shell, stone, and glass, Filipetti has a unique and quirky collection to showcase this month. On the left, we have a beautifully aged and hand-painted Thai rice

“It’s good for people to know that even if they do want to get rid of something, there are enough thrifters that will want to pick it up.”

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Big Lake Pasta

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Nothing Is Impastable Story by Olivia Bosma, Photos by Adrian Lysenko

M  Ella, an employee with Big Lake Pasta at the Thunder Bay Country Market

any of us in Thunder Bay don’t have the time or knowledge to make our own homemade pasta. So, we resort to getting our noodles from the store. But what if we had easy access to delicious homemade noodles that could kick our pasta dishes up ten notches? Local business and Thunder Bay Country Market Vendor, Big Lake Pasta, is bringing the people of Thunder Bay just that. “Both my wife and I grew up in Thunder Bay, and we moved over to Calgary around 2000 or so, and in Calgary, we always bought fresh pasta. So, when we moved back to Thunder Bay, we were surprised that there was not really a large availability of fresh pasta here,” says Andrew Murchison, owner of Big Lake Pasta. “So, we ended up buying what turned out to be a commercial-sized pasta maker, and we started making our own pasta at home.” In the early days of making homemade pasta, the Murchisons began venturing out to the Thunder Bay Country Market, where they realized the potential of getting to meet new people in Thunder Bay and offer a product that was not widely available at the time. What started as a hobby turned into a business in 2015, when Big Lake Pasta officially joined the market. At their booth, customers can find a wide assortment of pasta—both long and short cut pasta in both fresh and dried forms and a multitude of flavours. “Our pasta is made with traditional techniques,

using bronze dyes. The dough is pressed through bronze plates, which gives a really rough surface texture to the pasta,” says Murchison. “This texture grabs the sauce really well. To make the dry pasta, we use an Italian pasta dryer that takes about 36–48 hours to dry at room temperature. So it doesn’t bake the pasta, which is what happens in an industrial process. With this technique, our pasta ideally keeps as much of that fresh pasta flavour in a dried pasta form as possible.” After years of honing their pasta-making craft and working with people from Italy to help master their techniques, Big Lake Pasta not only sells their delicious pasta at the Thunder Bay Country Market, but also at Maltese Grocery and The Cheese Encounter. They also supply a number of local restaurants. “We use the market as a research and development facility, and that’s how we decide what we are going to make. We get immediate feedback on which shapes and flavours work and which don’t,” says Murchison. “If a customer makes a request, we will do our best to make it and bring it to the market. Customer feedback is encouraged, and we love to hear what our customers are making with our products.” The pastabilities are endless! For more information, visit biglakepasta.com or visit their booth at the market.

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Five Stalks of Grain

Graphic Novel Sheds Light on the Ukrainian Genocide By Michelle McChristie

n the early 1930s, a famine swept through Ukraine that killed millions of people. But this famine wasn’t the result of an environmental catastrophe, it was genocide at the hands of the the U.S.S.R.’s communist regime led by Joseph Stalin. The famine is known as the Holodomor—a term derived from the Ukrainian words for hunger (holod) and extermination (mor)--and it is the inspiration for Adrian Lysenko’s first graphic novel, Five Stalks of Grain. Lysenko, who is originally from southern Ontario, established roots in Thunder Bay in 2014. Shortly afterwards, he joined The Walleye magazine as the editor, and continued to hone his skills as a creative writer. In 2021, Lysenko won the Shevchenko Foundation’s Emerging Writers Short Prose Competition for

“Carpathian Spruce”—a story about a Ukrainian immigrant’s experience working in a gold mine and living in Red Lake in the 1950s. All four of Lysenko’s grandparents immigrated to Canada from Ukraine, so the country’s history and stories of its settlers are close to home. Like many people, I had never heard of the Holodomor, and Lysenko admits that he probably would not have known about it either were it not for his Ukrainian heritage. “Part of the purpose of the graphic novel is to build awareness,” he says. “I think it's important and timely with this November commemorating 90 years since the Holodomor and even more so with Russia's invasion of Ukraine which amounts to genocide. As George Santayana wrote, ‘Those who cannot

remember the past are condemned to repeat it.’” Although none of Lysenko’s grandparents experienced the Holodomor, his paternal grandmother grew up in Poltava—a city in central Ukraine—and told him stories about people coming to the city in search of food. During the famine, Soviet authorities issued a decree forbidding Ukraine’s peasants from leaving the country, while at the same time they forced people to relinquish their land and personal property to collective farms. This collectivization led to a drop in food production and starvation. “My grandmother recalled a man begging for anything, be it crusts of bread or potato peels. This stayed with her for the rest of her life and the story had a profound impact on me,” says Lysenko. Five Stalks of Grain

is beautifully illustrated by Ivanka Theodosia Galadza—a UkrainianCanadian who lives in Ottawa. In 2014—the same year Russia's invasion of Ukraine started—Lysenko reached out to Galadza with his pitch and she agreed to illustrate the project. “After discussing the general plot and themes with her, I wrote a script where I broke down and described each panel. It was very much a collaborative process where Ivanka would use that as a blueprint, sometimes adding panels, pages, and contributing her own ideas,” explains Lysenko. The combined effort is a captivating story of survival that reminds us of the horrors humans have inflicted on one another in the past. It’s equally a reminder of the perilous balance in which freedom resides.

“I think it's important and timely with this November commemorating 90 years since the Holodomor and even more so with Russia's invasion of Ukraine which amounts to genocide.” Entershine Bookshop is hosting a book signing on November 19 at 11 am. The book launch will be held that evening at Co. Lab Gallery & Arts Centre from 7–10 pm, where large format prints of pages from the graphic novel will be available through a silent auction, with proceeds donated to Ukrainian humanitarian aid.

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Lakehead Archers

THE SIASTS H T EN U

By Wendy Wright

n Rosslyn’s Vibert Road, just west of Thunder Bay, there is an oasis for local archery fans. Sitting on 40 acres of land with both outdoor and indoor shooting ranges, Lakehead Archers is one of the oldest archery clubs in North America and the only club in Northwestern Ontario with a complete archery range. “This is a very interesting, fun sport for the whole family and offers a sense of camaraderie, even if people can shoot in their own backyard,” says Dan Rogers, the secretary/ treasurer of the club. The club started in the 1940s, and continues today as a completely

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volunteer-run community organization. The land where the club sits was gifted by the Irwin family as part of a will when they passed on. It is to stay with the club in perpetuity with the conditions that it remains a non-profit, volunteer-run organization for the use of the community. The couple were avid archers and wanted to keep sharing the land with other like-minded individuals. There is an outdoor range, hiking and practise trails, and a clubhouse that is attached to the indoor range. All the necessary equipment is available for rental if needed and there are keen folks volunteering

CityScene their time and skill to get you started. The club is open to the public on Tuesday (for traditional bows only) and Wednesday evenings from 7–9 pm, with more opportunities opening soon. “It’s nice to be busy and to introduce people to the sport, see them really enjoying it,” Rogers says. A variety of people visit the range for a variety of reasons. Families with children, couples on dates, and friends experiencing something new together or returning as usual. “We don’t get a lot of onetimers here. Most people come back after they try it out,” says Lisa Dampier, the board member in charge of

membership and publicity. Dampier and her husband Joe (who is also the president) are the longeststanding members, at nearly two decades. “ We h a v e a l o t o f support from community groups, local businesses, and schools. It’s a group effort here supporting the club and the community,” Dampier adds. Lakehead Archers hosts club events and private events. Contact them at lakeheadarchers.com or via Facebook for more information.

“We have a lot of support from community groups, local businesses, and schools. It’s a group effort here supporting the club and the community.”

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Northern Rock

Lakeside District Hits the Music Scene By Jamie Varga

here is something about the spark that ignites when a group of individuals join up with others to create music and then put it all out there. That spark is evident with new local band Lakeside District, who have recently released their first single, “Hell or High Water.” The energy that can be heard in the voices and seen in the eyes of guitarists and frontmen Adam Little and

still the one, unmistakably Mister J

Lance Hardy when they talk about their music is like that of proud new parents or people back from an incredible journey. “We were all friends that loved music—well Dylan and I were friends, and Lance was Dylan’s older brother who gave us a hard time in the beginning, but helped us out by showing us what he had already learned on guitar as we started out,” Little says. “All of us loved growing up here in Thunder Bay, so the

name is our way of paying homage to it. Having a Great Lake in our backyard and an abundance of nature really resonated with us.” “ We a l l h a d f a m i l y members that played records for us and played guitar and sang around the fire and at family functions and stuff,” Hardy adds. “We just always had that sort of thing around us and went with it.” After honing their skills and finding a drummer (yet another friend, Derek Baker), Dylan Hardy picked up the bass to see what they were capable of. What they came up with is something the group calls “northern rock.” It’s a bit of a nod to some

of that music their families exposed them to when they were kids, like The Allman Brothers Band, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and The Marshall Tucker Band, augmented by their own touches as well as more modern influences like the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Foo Fighters, and others. All this hard work got them to the point of officially creating a sound of their own, and Lakeside District became an official band just as the musical world ground to a halt in the spring of 2020 thanks to COVID-19. A global pandemic was no match for a genuine love of music, however and they took that downtime to polish a

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Celtic-Infused Punk

Thursday Night with The Peelers Story and photos by Jack Barten

ou always know a threeband night at Black Pirates Pub will be an evening well spent. October 6 was no different. The first band, 8 Feet Tall, got the ball rolling with some classic covers and originals. They had the task of warming up the audience, and they succeeded. Classic pop punk staples like an articulate lead singer and crunchy bass with guitars made their set a fast-paced and engaging 30 minutes. The second opening band, The Shouldn’ts, started off with a huge-sounding instrumental track. This not only got the audience's attention right off the hop, but also filled the room with well-put-together soundscapes. The Shouldn’ts can be summarized by big rock-and- roll tones, and fun and engaging tracks that transitioned perfectly into The Peelers. Comprising five members, the Montreal-based The Peelers has been at this

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for 20 years. And you can tell, because they filled the stage with a very fun and experienced energy that instantly engaged the Thursday night crowd. They played their signature Celticinfused punk with bombastic song after song. One member of the group was a fiddle player and she impressively ran through the songs alongside the guitarist. At one point, the bassist calmly said into the mic “can we get some Jameson shots please,” which not only reinforced the Celtic themes but also made everyone in the room laugh. They told some anecdotes and toasted everyone before bursting into another song. Looking around Black Pirates that cold evening, you could see that when a band has as much experience as The Peelers, this provides a comfortable sense of fun for anyone listening. Overall, a three-band night at Black Pirates Pub is always worth the cover.

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Sweet Sixteen with This Audience Story by Jimmy Wiggins, Photo by Lucas Augustyn

n the mid-2000s, skinny jeans, emo haircuts, and body piercings were all the rage, and the musical landscape among young people was shifting to a much heavier tone in the form of hardcore, metalcore, and “screamo” (emo with aggressive vocals). Locally, Kilroy’s was the hub for this scene, and one of the very few venues that would allow all-ages shows. People flocked to their stage night after night. Of the many bands that were born during this time, one band dominated the music scene with catchy riffs, guttural vocals, and earth-shattering beats. Not only could they draw a good crowd every show, but they were also some of the nicest guys off stage that I’d ever worked with, and they were always eager to help make the show the best it could possibly be. That band was This Audience.

This Audience formed in March of 2006, when high school friends Zack Santerre (drums), Jordan Larmand (vocals), Brandon Cordeiro (guitar), Mitch Mamos (guitar), and Moe Cordeiro (bass) got together and started writing music. Leaving behind the rock-star ego that many bands get caught up in, This Audience set out to do and be something different than the rest. “We were always in the crowd at local shows,” says Larmand. “It was important to us not to be ‘that band’ on stage, because we are This Audience—we are all a part of the experience.” Musically, This Audience took their influences from Canadian hardcore acts like Callahan, Dead and Divine, The Holly Springs Disaster, and Straight Reads The Line to form a high-octane live show that would catch the attention of everyone in the building. They had a unique

way of drawing people in and keeping them there. Whether it was the insane mosh pits, the high-flying stage diving, or that the crowd would be singing and screaming along to every word, This Audience were a group that everyone wanted to see. In a matter of only a couple years, they became the most sought-after local band in the scene, playing over 100 shows and sharing stages with heavy hitters like Bring Me the Horizon, Protest the Hero, Cancer Bats, The Devil Wears Prada, and Silverstein. The band would hit the road in 2009 with Dryden’s Oceans Over Arcane for The What? Tour, playing both western Canada and all around southern Ontario and the Greater Toronto Area. In 2010, This Audience would release a six-song EP, UnConscience, and they would eventually go on to hit over 100,000 online streams—an

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impressive feat in a presocial media era. But all good things must come to an end and sadly This Audience was no exception. The band would eventually break up, and on November 30, 2011, This Audience played their farewell show. “There wasn’t really an official talk,” says Larmand. “It just slowly fizzled due to life’s obstacles, and it became less and less fun, more like work, and we just stopped.” After 16 years, the guys of This Audience are back together for a one-nightonly show to give back to the scene that supported them throughout the years. “It’s for the people who always came out to our shows and gave their support,” says Larmand. TA Sweet Sixteen kicks off November 11 at Black Pirates Pub, with special guests Dear Solace and Kai Davey-Bellin.

(L-R) Moe Cordeiro, Brandon Cordeiro, Jordan Larmand, Zack Santerre, and Mitch Mamos

“It was important to us not to be ‘that band’ on stage, because we are This Audience— we are all a part of the experience.”

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Chris Luedecke, awardwinning singer/songwriter and banjo player known as Old Man Luedecke

Anchor’s Up Tour Bringing Maritime Music to the Fort Story by Olivia Bosma, Photo by Mat Dunlap

n keeping with its reputation of bringing incredible shows to the city of Thunder Bay, the Sleeping Giant Folk Music Society has done it again with a concert that includes not one but three amazing performers. Three of Atlantic Canada’s most celebrated folk acts—Fortunate Ones, Old Man Luedecke, and The Once—are stopping in Thunder Bay during their Anchor’s Up Tour. The performance will take place at McGillivray’s Landing at Fort William Historical Park on November 10. “The Anchor’s Up Tour was actually supposed to take place in the fall of 2019, but with the jigs and

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the reels scheduling-wise, it didn’t end up happening. Then 2020 and 2021 were not possible due to the pandemic,” says Andrew James O’Brien, lead singer and guitarist of Fortunate Ones. “So it has been over three years in the making and is finally happening this year and we are really looking forward to it. We are really good friends with Old Man Luedecke and The Once and have been for years, but we are also really big fans of each other as well.” Fortunate Ones formed back in 2010 and consists of O’Brien and his partner Catherine Allen, also a lead singer and accordion and

keyboard player. “Catherine and I will be performing as a duo. She will be playing keys and the accordion, and I will be playing the guitar and the kick drum as well. Each act is going to give you the best of the best of what they do,” says O’Brien. “I am really excited to do the shows. You don’t really see too many shows like this in this day and age, where you get three really good sympathetic bands performing in one show,” says Chris Luedecke, awardwinning singer/songwriter and banjo player known as Old Man Luedecke, whose career has spanned over 20 years. “The audience can expect an evening that

will unfold with joy and humour and memorable songs,” he adds. “The flow of energy that takes place between the audience and us as performers and the discovery that happens during a concert is so special and there is nothing like it.” W ith these three groups, this concert is sure to be one you will not soon forget. If seeing each of these performances individually wasn’t already good enough, there is also a very good chance a collaboration and performance with all three groups will happen too, but you will have to attend the concert to find out!

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he next few months are an important time for Thunder Bay’s The Fixer. Not only is the gothic metal band set to release a new single and video this month, they’re also in the final stages of a bigger project. “We will have a fulllength album most likely out in the first half of next year,” band member Vic Sin says. “We’re in the home stretch… the music portion is all there, and we’re just currently in vocals.” The Fixer has gone through some lineup changes recently, but the current roster— which also includes Melladonna, Dr. Wiggins, and Ryan Osbourne— has been together for about a year. The band’s dark, atmospheric music, and the overall aesthetic of the group is something that fits nicely with the tastes of singer Melladonna. “I’ve always been super into the dark, vampire look, and some of the music that went along with that,” Melladonna says. The Fixer, however, has one other major item on its to do list: perform live. The band had planned some shows a few years ago, but then the COVID-19 pandemic hit. “We had shot our first

music video for ‘Take You Home,’ and we shot it almost immediately before the COVID lockdowns started,” Sin says. Adds Melladonna, “If we had planned it for the next week, we wouldn’t have been able to shoot it.” Still, the pandemic derailed The Fixer’s other plans. “We had an EP coming out, and we basically didn’t get to do any of the promo that we were hoping, because the next thing in line was getting the band onstage to promote what we had put together,” Sin says. “Then by the time COVID was done, it was down to Mel and myself. So now, we’ve rebuilt the lineup, and I think we have […] a great band to put together this kind of a show that we’re wanting to do.” Fans won’t have to wait long to see what The Fixer has in store: they’ll be playing Atmos on November 26. “We really want to make it an experience,” Melladonna says. For more information, search The Fixer on Facebook. Their music can also be heard on Apple Music, Spotify, and Bandcamp.

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Buffy Sainte-Marie A Spirit of Love and Power

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uffy Sainte-Marie is one of the great songwriters in popular music. This is an indisputable fact. Several of her best-known songs have become modern classics. Her romantic ballad “Up Where We Belong” became a mega hit thanks to Joe Cocker and

Jennifer Warnes. It also won her an Oscar, the first for an Indigenous person. And then there is “Until It’s Time for You to Go,” the bittersweet goodbye song famously covered by Elvis, but which has also been tackled by Barbra Streisand, Roberta

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Flack, and Neil Diamond. Those two songs alone are brilliant and timeless, but then there are all the others that she has written and performed. The list includes “Universal Soldier,” “Mister Can’t You See,” and “Starwalker.” Her voice, which had a

strong vibrato as a young woman, has mellowed and deepened with age. Yet the sound remains unique and instantly identifiable. SainteMarie is a warm and engaging performer and continues to play live gigs at 81 years of age. Yet she is so much more than just a singer/songwriter. Sainte-Marie has been one of the most influential people in the push for Indigenous truth and reconciliation on both sides of the border. She is Cree and was born in Piapot First Nation in Saskatchewan. As an infant, she was taken from her parents and adopted by a couple in Massachusetts. She would attend university in that state, majoring in teaching and Oriental philosophy. Yet it was music that was her passion. SainteMarie taught herself piano and guitar and began writing songs and performing while in college. Many of those early songs, like ”Now That the Buffalo’s Gone,” explored both her Indigenous roots and the history of colonization and genocide in North America. Sainte-Marie was a controversial artist and was years—decades—ahead of her time. Her stand on Indigenous rights would lead to her (and her music) being blacklisted in parts of the United States through much of the 1970s. Yet Sainte-Marie is the epitome of the survivor. When her music wasn’t being played quite as much, she still managed to have a place in popular culture. Some of us

of a certain age remember Buffy Sainte-Marie on the children’s show Sesame Street. She was not only a visible Indigenous person on the show, but she also did some other things that were groundbreaking while there, including breastfeeding her son—the first time that had been seen on television. In the fall of 2014, I walked into the newsroom at CBC Thunder Bay and found out my assignment for the day was to interview Buffy Sainte-Marie. There is always a certain amount of dread when it comes to interviewing celebrities, as if they mean something to you and it doesn’t go well, you never really get over it. Yet, when it was my turn to approach Sainte-Marie at the media event, she could not have been nicer. She was also luminous, and full of positive energy and warmth. Chatting with Sainte-Marie about her career and song writing is a highlight of my journalism career. Sainte-Marie is also the focus of a new documentary. Madison Thomas’s Buffy Sainte-Marie: Carry It On recently had its premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival, where it garnered great reviews. The film covers the extraordinary life of the artist, and includes interviews with Joni Mitchell, Jackson Brown, and Robbie Robertson. Reviews have been good, and I look forward to watching it. She is one of the greatest cultural icons of our time.

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Headstones

Punk-Rockers Return to Thunder Bay By Kris Ketonen

hen Headstones take the Thunder Bay Community Auditorium stage this month, they'll be bringing some brand-new music with them. The Canadian band—made up of Hugh Dillon, Trent Carr, Tim White, Steve Carr, and Jesse Labovitz—has been slowly returning to live performances after the COVID-19 pandemic brought everything to a halt (the Thunder Bay show, taking place on November 22, will be the first of a month-long tour). “We went probably almost two years without seeing each other in person,” Trent Carr says. “We were FaceTiming, and Zooming, so we had constant contact with each other, but it was just kinda weird. We didn’t jam in person for literally two years, so it was really exciting to get back together.” The downtime, Carr adds, was spent working on new material. “You had nothing else to do,” he says. “So everyone was writing.” Fans will get a taste of some of the band’s new music in Thunder Bay; the latest Headstones album, Flight Risk, was released in October. “We don’t really go into what they’re about, really,” Trent says about the songs. “You can say it’s part of Hugh’s psyche, what’s going on in his brain. It’s kind of like poetry, in a way—not to sound pretentious. It doesn’t have to be a narrative, like this is about this particular event. It’s more about a feeling, it’s more about a state of mind.” Headstones originally formed back in 1989, with its original run lasting until 2003. However, the breakup didn’t last, and Headstones reunited in 2011. And things these days are quite different when compared with those early years, Carr says. “It’s definitely Headstones 2.0,”

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he says. “A lot of it is Hugh’s sobriety. He was a wild animal when it came to that stuff in the 90s.” “It was fun while it lasted, but he wouldn’t have survived it, and he had to pull himself out of it,” Trent Carr says. “We all understood. Now, he’s super focused and hardworking with music, instead of partying, and it makes for a great machine that we have going now, and it’s pretty satisfying.” Headstones play the Thunder Bay Community Auditorium on November 22. For more info, visit headstonesband.com.

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Born: Rio Claro, Brazil Instrument: Cello Age you started to study music: Guitar at 10 How long have you been with TBSO: In his first season What’s on personal playlist: Danish String Quartet, Mumford & Sons, Rostropovich he Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra’s Luis Guilherme Walder de Almeida may have started his musical training on the guitar, but it wasn’t too long before he realized that wasn’t quite the instrument for him. “In Brazil, it’s not unusual to start guitar when you’re 10 years old, 12, something like that,” Almeida says. “Probably, it’s the most common instrument in Brazil, because all our folk songs, our cultural songs, are played on the guitar. So I started like that. It took me some years to understand that probably guitar was not the instrument I was more connected to.” Almeida began searching for another musical outlet, and decided to try the cello. “It worked out very well,” he says.

“In one month, I was already super in love with the cello.” As for the appeal of the cello, Almeida says a big part of it is the instrument’s range. “It’s so versatile,” he says. “We have so many things we can do… the possibilities of the instrument is probably

the thing that made me fall in love.” Almeida would go on to earn his undergrad at the University of Sao Paulo, and had recently finished up his master’s at the University of Manitoba when he spoke to The Walleye last month.

And while he’s still early in his first season with the TBSO, Almeida says he’s very happy to be part of the organization. “I can’t even express how excited I am,” he says. “It’s nice to go to a very different musical environment. I’m

here right now in Winnipeg, and I’ve never played in any other place in Canada before. I have no idea, like how is the musical environment in Thunder Bay? So that’s another reason why I’m so excited.”

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Connor Loughlin Returning to His Roots

Story by Olivia Bosma, Photo by Jack Barten

side from the beautiful instruments and cheerful rhythms, the one thing that comes to mind when thinking about traditional Celtic music is storytelling. Celtic music is deeply rooted in depicting a story to the audience. This is part of what drew local Celtic singer/songwriter Connor Loughlin to the genre. “Part of my love for Celtic music is kind of a longing for home. I have always felt like I belong back where my roots lie,” says Loughlin. “But I love the range the music has. It can

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be happy and about being with friends and exploring but it also has its darker roots with murder ballads or being about rebellion and fighting for freedom. The stories the songs tell is another big thing.” “My dad was in a Celtic band when I was growing up, and one of my earliest memories is me sitting at the top of the stairs, listening to them practise,” says Loughlin. “So, I was always around and interested in music. Then I started playing the guitar and learning a bunch of other instruments that go with Celtic music,

like the mandolin and the bouzouki, which is now my main instrument.” The bouzouki is a member of the long-necked lute family and can be considered a base mandolin. After playing Celtic music with his dad and sister and gaining a deeper knowledge and understanding of his roots, Loughlin made the decision to pursue a career as a musician. In 2019, he recorded his first EP, Far from the Emerald Isle, which was released this year. L o u g h l i n c u r re n t l y performs both covers and original pieces. “My writing

process has two veins that it takes. The one is the storytelling; I love telling stories in my songs. The other vein being love songs, more based on real life and letting my own emotions out.” To date, Loughlin has written 25 original songs, some which have yet to be released. “I am currently planning to record and release a new CD, which will be full length instead of an EP, and I am planning to put on more concerts throughout the year and whenever I can. I love what I do, and I am going to continue doing it.”

“My dad was in a Celtic band when I was growing up, and one of my earliest memories is me sitting at the top of the stairs, listening to them practise.” Find Connor Loughlin’s music on Spotify.

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Steady, the latest release from legendary Canadian rockers Sloan, couldn’t be more aptly named. Over the decades they have definitely stood fast on a sound all their own, and this latest release is like taking everything you liked about them in their prime and putting it all in a nice, new, shiny package with updates and refurbishing. Overall, this record feels like Sloan is reminding us just how deadly they really are. The album comes out swinging with two staple Sloan rock and rollers in the tracks “Magical Thinking” and “Spend the Day,” and even with some slower tracks along the way, like “Panic on Runnymede,” the momentum carries on. I don’t know if Sloan could have made old-school fans happier while still putting out something fresh enough to lure in a few new ones.

Canadian pop-rock group Arkells have released their eighth studio album, Blink Twice, almost a year to the day after 2021’s Blink Once. However, unlike its predecessor, Blink Twice provides listeners with a multitude of powerhouse Canadian collaborators, including Cold War Kids, Lights, and Tegan and Sara, to name a few. In typical Arkells fashion, the group has curated a 10-track collection that is impossible not to bob your head and tap your foot along to. Throughout the album, they provide listeners with catchy riffs, a strong drum line, and shout-along lyrics; there are even some French lyrics featured on “Dance With You,” courtesy of singer-songwriter Coeur de Pirate (shoutout to the francophones!). Ultimately, fans of Arkells will appreciate the group’s latest addition to their discography, with a recognizable sound and new ballads to sing along to; for new listeners, play this album on your next long car ride for an easy-listening introduction to this classic Canadian crew.

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Head Full Of Wonder Jason Collett

“In the dark times/Will there also be singing?/Yes, there will be singing/About the dark times,” wrote the German poet Bertolt Brecht. These lines inspired Jason Collett’s latest release Head Full Of Wonder. Although many musicians have released material written during the pandemic, the Toronto-based singer-songwriter and former member of Broken Social Scene tends to focus on the light rather than the dark in his latest release. This is reflected in song titles like “Have Some Fun,” “Come On Sun,” and “Everyday Sunflower.” With jangly melodies and slide guitars, Head Full Of Wonder is an uplifting release, but it somewhat lacks the bittersweet melancholy from his more noteworthy releases. Singing about bare shelves at the grocery store, closed borders, empty streets, and FaceTiming family, “Just Before the Rain” is the album’s standout track, showcasing this bittersweetness and serving as a beautiful meditation about lockdown. Head Full Of Wonder is Collett’s effort to say something positive in today’s tumultuous society, and he’s done just that. -Adrian Lysenko

PUP Unravels Live in Front of Everyone They Know

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Emotions are messy. They’re sticky, slippery, and tend to get all over the furniture. PUP, the acclaimed punky Toronto four-piece, absolutely bathe in emotions. Forget the narrow anxieties of emo, though, as PUP’s style of punk takes every feeling that a modern human has ever had and throws it at the listener with the force of an all-caps social media post. Their kind of content gets significantly more palpable if you dress it up in fourchord arrangements and irresistible hooks, as PUP did on their fourth album, 2022’s The Unraveling of PUPTheBand. With oft-jagged, always-catchy rhythms and raw vocals being shouted in your face, PUP’s music doesn’t qualify as “easy listening.” It can be a lot of fun, though, in the right circumstances. The live setting may just be the right avenue for PUP. Recorded in front of an enthralled local audience over several nights, PUP Unravels Live in Front of Everyone They Know shows the band at their frantic best. Blasting away with equal parts piss and vinegar and fully owning their chaos, these six songs show that the energy PUP has bottled on their albums is nearly volatile in a venue. If you’ve been hearing their name for a few years now, this would be the place to start for a crashcourse in punk confessionals. Seriously, I don’t think you can smash a drum set every single song, but that’s the kind of what this sounds like. -Justin Allec

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Imposter Syndrome

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From the moment the haunting baseline pulses through the mix on opener “Real Negro Life,” the mood of the album Real Bad Flights plays out just as described. The collaboration between abstract rap artist Pink Siifu and beatmaker duo Real Bad Man surely does sound like a THC-induced anxiety attack. The subtle, soulful, sampledriven style of production is reminiscent of some of the best underground releases in recent memory. Appropriately, many of these artists drop in as features and the pairing of beats to the style of the artists almost always succeeds. The main drawback is that Siifu sounds listless and relies on these features to amp up the energy. For better or worse, the collaborators carry the album, with Boldy James delivering a classic verse on “Looking for Water” and Kari Faux delivering the best hook on the album on “Off the Plane.” Like any underground release, the influence of this album may go undetected, but the quality of releases coming out of the West Coast continues to reward those paying attention.

The first word that came to my mind when I listened to this album was “relatable.” I felt like I had a personal connection to it and that many other listeners would as well. Imposter Syndrome explores the concept of constantly changing identity in a world where social media makes it appear that everyone else has their lives in order. Barbra Lica composed this album in such a beautifully unique way as well, with the styles and genres present. This album combines elements of folk, R&B, indie pop, and jazz, and the songs have a subdued and yet somewhat playful sound. The song “The Ghost of Me” depicts the struggles and growing pains of getting older and dealing with not being who you used to be. The soft guitar and the overall tone of the music and the Toronto singer-songwriter’s voice give this song a very introspective feel, and it places the listener in her shoes. My favourite song of the album, “Blue Monday,” offers a message of encouragement along with some very catchy, uplifting, and lively instrumentals and vocals. Overall, I really enjoyed this album and its array of styles, genres, and messages.

As we all wait from day to day with bated breath to hear updates on the war in Ukraine, it’s reassuring to know that this podcast not only brings you information that is accurate, but it’s also compact and insightful. State of Ukraine is brought to you by fiercely determined journalists and hosts who portray the realities and hardships of the brave Ukrainian people and their beloved country. One of the standouts for me about this podcast is that the listener is often given background information (when required) to help better understand some of the history behind what has shaped Ukraine into the country that it is today. In the strikingly powerful interviews, the determination heard in the voices of the Ukrainian people is palpable. Although it often brings a mix of sad and hopeful tears, I look forward to a daily update on a country that is so deserving of democracy now, more than ever before. Slava Ukraini! Glory to Ukraine!

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Hearts on Fire: Six Years that Changed Canadian Music 2000–200

Michael Barclay

Michael Barclay has taken a cornucopia approach to this hefty volume on the names and trends that dominated Canadian music at the beginning of the new millennium. While many of the artists and bands have faded, the styles and themes explored in their music created the atmosphere that led to international acclaim for artists like Drake, Arcade Fire, Billy Talent, and even Michael Bublé. The book groups together the different scenes that flourished during the period. Mixing recent interviews with period pieces and photos, Barclay expands the music scene beyond the bands to the venues, cities, and eccentric characters that spawned them. Rather than being an outsider’s guide, Barclay’s love of the music spills from every page (except the entire chapter he devotes to slagging Nickelback). This would be a great volume for any music buff. -Lori Kauzlarick

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East Floral Beach

Story by Jennifer Bonazzo, Photos by Izabela Pioro and Alan Auld

zabela Pioro and Alan Auld had always wanted a place of their own on the water. So, when the right opportunity came along in September 2021 to purchase a property on East Floral Beach, they leapt at the chance. But owning it would be just the first step in making their lifelong dream of their perfect lake house a reality. Next would come an extensive renovation. The couple purchased the property from Auld’s aunt and uncle, who had owned it since the 1980s. Nestled on the shores of Lake Superior, it is located approximately 15 minutes from the city. Although it had been used as a camp (or cottage, depending on where you live in Ontario) it

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had been built as a home and is a two-storey, classic mid-century modern solar design. Before their renovation started, the home was in reasonably good shape; Auld’s uncle was a very handy man who had kept up with repairs, so inside things were dated but not unusable. Outside however, the white fiberboard siding was starting to show signs of deterioration and peeling, some windows leaked, and the shingles on the roof were curling, showing its age. Taking inspiration from design apps Pioro used for the exterior plan, HGTV interior design shows, and their own travel and life experiences, the couple have created a dramatic new look for their home. Due to the condition

Architecture of the exterior, they started the renovations there, first replacing the roof. All new windows were installed, including two windows added to the second floor on the lake side. The home’s solar design means the windows capture the most light, keeping it warm in the winter and cooler in the summer. The exterior of the home now has deep grey vinyl siding, black trim around the windows, and knotty maple for accents, including the transom and around the street side door. A detached garage was rebuilt, and a lakeside deck and pergola are being completed now. As the cold approaches, they will turn to renovating the interior. They have been keeping people apprised of their progress through their Instagram account @we_bought_a_lakehouse. This renovation process hasn’t been easy. Throughout, the couple made a conscious effort to buy local and to also be selfsustaining and environmentally aware in their decisions, only to be often limited by supply chain availability. This was frustrating, and they ruefully remind those taking on projects like this that it can be a long, stressful process where you should be prepared to have alternative plans. Speaking with the couple, it was clear they both agreed the middle part of the renovation is the hardest part. But what was also clear was that they have persevered with two things: their witty sense of humour and their unfaltering vision of what the finished lake house will be. And that is a place where, at the end of the day, you pour a glass of wine, sit in a chair facing the lake, and watch the water. As stillness sets in and everything else fades away, it is replaced by the sound of waves that, to them, says welcome home.

Before and after shots of the exterior renovation of East Floral Beach

Jennifer Bonazzo is a member of the Heritage Advisory Committee, which advises City Council on the conservation of heritage buildings, sites, and resources, and their integration into development. For more information on the city’s heritage resources, visit. thunderbay.ca.

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November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

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November 1–30

The Foundry

There is a new topic each week for trivia night at The Foundry. Each game has themed food and drinks to match the trivia. Registration starts at 7:30 pm and game time is at 8 pm.

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Novemburger, in support of the United Way, is back for the month of November. Order a signature Novemburger at any of participating Thunder Bay or Kenora restaurants, then rate what you ate on the United Way website. See this month’s Top Five for more info.

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Karaoke

The Foundry Karaoke is back at The Foundry. Every Tuesday night, dust off your old performing gear, warm up your vocal cords, grab your friends, and show everyone what you can do.

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November 2, 7:30 pm

Rumours: The Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute

Thunder Bay Community Auditorium VaughnCo Entertainment is proud to present Rumours, a show that recreates the legendary band Fleetwood Mac in its youthful heyday.

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November 2 & 9, 2–4 pm

Babies & Brews

Red Lion Smokehouse Connect with new moms and dads in the Red Lion Smokehouse Lounge. Bring your little one and hang out with other new parents. Nursing is welcome and both washrooms include changing facilities.

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Trivia Night

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November 4–17

Nefarious Collective Exhibition

Co.Lab Gallery & Arts Centre Come down to the Co.Lab Gallery & Arts Centre to see the works by Nefarious, a grassroots collective and learning space for analog photographers, and their project Naanzhe, which means “water is colour” in Anishinaabemowin. See this month’s Arts section for more info.

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November 4, 7:30 pm

TBSO Presents: Language of the People Hilldale Lutheran Church

Come out for a concert exploring community identity and pride, featuring TBSO assistant concertmaster Kathlyn Stevens. The evening will feature works by Alberto Ginastera, Felix Mendelssohn, Dinuk Wijeratne, and Franz Joseph Haydn.

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Ted Von in Concert

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Jazz & Old-Fashioned Fridays Anchor & Ore

Come out for spectacular scenery, smooth jazz, and incredibly crafted cocktails and food at Anchor & Ore in the Delta for Jazz & Old-Fashioned Fridays with Mood Indigo!

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November 5, 5:30 pm & 9 pm

Vanderwees Garden Gallery Vanderwees’s first fair of the holiday season features over 70 tables of handmade items from local artisans and vendors. No cost to enter; please bring cash as many vendors are cash only.

Outpost Campus Pub Bear Grease: The Musical is an Indigenous twist on the 1978 Classic Grease, performed masterfully by an all-star Indigenous cast. Starring Crystle Lightning and MC RedCloud, there are two shows in one night—at 5:30 pm and 9 pm. Dress 50s, and be there or be square!

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November 5, 7:30 pm

Roy Coran Big Band Salutes the Fab Four Delta Hotels by Marriott Thunder Bay

The Roy Coran Big Band is getting ready to present its season opener Big Band Beatles in the ballroom of the beautiful Delta Hotel. Tickets are

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Man of La Mancha

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Bear Grease: The Musical

Written by David MacGregor and directed by Eva Burkowski, Vino Veritas follows two couples whose pre-Halloween party festivities lead to an unforgettable night. See this month’s Film and Theatre section for more info.

Country Christmas Craft Fair

This show is a collection of artisans from Northwestern Ontario featuring members who are juried by a committee of fellow artisans in order to be admitted. All media are represented, including wood, resin, glass, fibre, watercolour, acrylic, metal, and more.

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November 8, 7:30–9 pm

Beer & Yoga

Red Lion Smokehouse Try something new with an evening of beer yoga, led by certified yoga instructor Mel Ollivier of New Earth Wellness. Beer yoga is yoga while enjoying a cold brew. The beer is incorporated into the movements and can be enjoyed before or after the class.

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Ted Von plays the Branch 5 Legion on November 4. Come out for an evening of music. This is a 19+ show, and tickets are $5.

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The beloved Broadway musical Man of La Mancha comes to the Magnus stage this November. This inspiring musical is a story of a person who seeks decency and beauty in a cynical world. See this month’s Top Five for more info.

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November 10, 8 pm

Sleeping Giant Folk Music Society Presents: Anchor’s Up Tour Fort William Historical Park

The Anchor’s Up Tour features JUNO-nominated contemporary folk duo Fortunate Ones, Old Man Luedecke, and The Once. See this month’s Music section for more info.

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November 10 & 24, 7:30 pm

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November 10, 8 pm

Blue Rodeo

Thunder Bay Community Auditorium Legendary Canadian altcountry rockers Blue Rodeo make their long-awaited return to the Thunder Bay Community Auditorium stage as they tour their 16th studio album Many A Mile. See this month’s Top Five for more info.

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November 11 & 12, 7:30 pm

TBSO Presents: Boreal Forest Blues Da Vinci Centre

The TBSO welcomes singer-songwriter Nick Sherman. Having grown up spending time with his grandfather on the trapline, his songs are heavily inspired by memories of those early trapline sounds, the timeless hymns of celebration and lamentation from his community. See this month’s Cover Story for more info.

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November 12, 6:30–10 pm

Local Beef Auction & Gala

McGillivray’s Landing, Fort William Historical Park The Thunder Bay Community Growing Project is hosting a local beef auction and gala. Tickets are $60 per plate; $500 for a table (seats 10).

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November 12 & 13, 10 am–4 pm

Hymers Fair Holiday Market

698 Arthur Street West This two-day event will feature over 60 artisans and vendors in two rooms. Support your local artisans and vendors and treat yourself to something wonderful.

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November 12 & 13, noon–5 pm

Lakehead Stamp Club 71st Annual Stamp Show Thunder Bay Art Gallery

The Lakehead Stamp Club presents their annual Stamp Show. Entry is free, but donations to the gallery are appreciated. There will be door prizes, and stamps will be available for sale.

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November 13, 1–4 pm

Two-Bit Auction Fundraiser St. Elizabeth Church

Doors open at 12:30 for this two-bit auction fundraiser. Tickets are $6 in advance and $8 at the door. Call the church for tickets or pick up after Mass. Refreshments and great prizes available.

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November 13, 2–4 pm

Stitch & Bitch Crafters Meet-Up

Red Lion Smokehouse Knit, crochet, cross-stitch, embroidery, or other needle crafts—it doesn’t matter. Get together to work on a project, compare patterns, share techniques, and trade tips. And of course, get to know each other and gab! All experience levels welcome.

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November 18–20

Ravens, Cats and Other Stuff Co.Lab Gallery & Arts Centre

An exhibition featuring new work by Liz and Pete Powlowski, founders of Strawberry Hill Pottery, along with celebrated local potter Tim Alexander and multidisciplinary artist Vivian Wood-Alexander. See this month’s Art section for more info.

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November 18 & 19, 6–9 pm & 9:30 am–2 pm

Christmas Craft Mart

Oliver Road Community Centre Come out and find that special gift for the holidays at the Oliver Road Community Centre’s Christmas Craft Mart.

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November 18, 7:30 pm

TBSO Masterworks 1: Transcending

Thunder Bay Community Auditorium Maestro Paul Haas opens the TBSO’s Masterworks Series with Tchaikovsky’s 4th Symphony, along with Jocelyn Morlock’s “My name is Amanda Todd,” a work based on the life and death of the bullied Canadian teen, and the Violin Concerto by Jean Sibelius.

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November 18, 8 pm

HE$H: Paranoid Tour Atmos

Representing his hometown of Dallas, Texas, Joey Verrando, a.k.a. HE$H, has paved his own path in the dynamic world of bass music. At just 22 years old, HE$H sits at the table with today’s dubstep titans, bringing with him his unmistakable signature sound.

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November 19, 10 am–4 pm

Thunder Bay Potters’ Guild 44th Annual Christmas Sale

Goods & Co. Market Just in time for the holiday season, the Thunder Bay Potters’ Guild sale is back in person after a two-year hiatus. Come check out the creative works of their talented local potters—a wonderful selection of handmade gifts for you to peruse.

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November 19, 11 am & 7 pm

Book Launch: Five Stalks of Grain

Entershine Bookshop and Co.Lab Gallery & Arts Centre Thunder Bay author Adrian Lysenko launches his new book Five Stalks of Grain at Entershine Bookshop and later that evening at Co.Lab Gallery & Arts Centre. The graphic novel, illustrated by Ivanka Theodosia Galadza, is inspired by the horrors of the Holodomor, a manmade famine in Ukraine in the 1930s, by Joseph Stalin’s U.S.S.R. communist regime. See this month’s City Scene section for more info.

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November 19, 3 pm

Mini Pops Kids Live! The Bright Lights Concert Tour

Thunder Bay Community Auditorium This jam-packed concert will feature songs by Justin Bieber, Dua Lipa, BTS, Harry Styles, and Olivia Rodrigo alongside throwback favourites that everyone will love. This isn’t just a show, it’s an experience for the whole family.

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November 19, 8–9:45 pm

Consortium Aurora Borealis Presents: Count, Duke, Prince, King

St. Paul’s United Church Revel in the delights of Baroque chamber music from the 18th century German courts. Featuring elegant works by Quantz, Telemann, J. S. Bach, C.P.E. Bach, and King Frederick the Great of Prussia.

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November 19, 10 pm

Back Forty at Atmos Atmos

Put on yer boogie boots for some top 40 country dance hits all night long. Featuring three sets of live music from Northwestern Ontario’s favourite country band. Country attire strongly encouraged.

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November 22, 12:30 pm

LUMINA Concert Series

Jean McNulty Recital Hall, Lakehead University The Lakehead University department of music’s LUMINA Concert Series continues this month with a trio of musicians— Christopher Stork and Kimberly Durflinger on violin, and Sean Kim on piano and organ. Tickets are $15, $10 for seniors.

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November 22, 7:30 pm

Headstones

Thunder Bay Community Auditorium Popular Canadian altrockers Headstones take to the community auditorium stage as they tour their newest release Flight Risk. See this month’s Music section for more info.

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November 25–27

Damien Gilbert and Alan Poelman

Co.Lab Gallery & Arts Centre As part of Craft Revival, photographers Damien Gilbert and Alan Poelman will present a two-person show featuring rare images of Northwestern Ontario waterways, landscapes, and wildlife. See this month’s Art section for more info.

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November 25, 7 pm & 9:30 pm

Christmas Comedy Special Port Arthur Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 5

Get ready to laugh with comedians Ron Kanutski and Todd Genno. The two will perform at the Branch 5 Legion on November 25. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door. The show is 19+

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November 26

TBSO Presents: Brew & Beethoven HMCS Griffon

Enjoy an evening filled with beautiful renditions of Beethoven’s classics over some good beer. Principal pops conductor

Jeff Christmas will spend the evening taking you through the light, relaxed program. See this month’s Top Five for more info. tbso.ca

November 26, 10 pm

Masquerade Dance Party The Foundry

DJ Big D featuring DJ Rogue will have the dance floor bumpin’. Friends, drinks, music, dance, fun. #djmasqueradedanceparty starts at 10 pm, $10 at the door, and it’s a 19+ event. Bring photo ID.

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November 27

Holiday Craft Revival Waterfront District

Craft Revival is back this holiday season. The Waterfront District will be taken over by local artisans, vendors, and performers coming together to share their gifts and talents. See this month’s Top Five for more info.

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November 27, 11 am–3 pm

Holiday Craft Sale Moose Hall

The Moose Hall Holiday Craft Sale features 64 tables of crafting and Christmas gifts. Everyone is welcome and concessions will be on site. Admission is $2.

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November 27, 7:30 pm

Matt Dusk

Thunder Bay Community Auditorium Multi-award-winning, platinum-selling crooner Matt Dusk takes to the stage at the Thunder Bay Community Auditorium, where he will pay tribute to the legendary Frank Sinatra, turning the clock back to a golden era of pop music.

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Until December 31

Nadya Kwandibens, and places importance on the acknowledgement and reclamation of Indigenous lands and the revitalization of Indigenous languages. See this month’s Art section for more info.

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Until December 31

Margaux Williamson: Interiors Thunder Bay Art Gallery

Margaux Williamson’s first museum exhibition takes her interior views and the interiority of the imagination as its central themes, bringing together more than 30 paintings dating from 2005 to the present. Organized by The McMichael Canadian Art Collection.

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Until December 31

Shelley Niro: Bamaapii: See you later Thunder Bay Art Gallery

In the Anishnaabe language, there is no word for “goodbye,” only “bamaapii” (“see you later”). In this new exhibition series, say “bamaapii” to Shelley Niro’s Chiquita, Bunny, Stella, which will be leaving the Thunder Bay Art Gallery and travelling as part of the upcoming international exhibition.

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Until January 23, 2023

The Legend of Wendell Beckwith

Thunder Bay Museum The Thunder Bay Museum presents a new exhibit about the life and work of scientist, engineer, and inventor Wendell Beckwith. Beckwith lived alone on Best Island in what is now Wabakimi Provincial Park. See this month’s City Scene section for more info.

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Nadya Kwandibens: The Red Chair Sessions Thunder Bay Art Gallery

The Red Chair Sessions is an ongoing opencall portraiture series by Anishinaabe artist

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Trista’s Super Tattoo Honours a Father’s Legacy

Story by Leah Morningstar, Photos courtesy of Trista Landry Tattoo by James Jameserson at Creation Body Piercing and Tattoo

f someone were to ask, “What comes to mind upon hearing the words ‘Ford SuperVan?’” would you imagine something like Trista Landry’s van? I hope so, because it’s pretty super. This was the van Landry grew up with as the family vehicle. It belonged to her dad, Butch Landry, who actually co-founded a “vanning” club in Thunder Bay in 1975. The club was called “Thunder Bay Vans,” and Butch was the first elected president. His nickname, as shown in the tattoo, was 2%. The club organized local events for van owners, and club members spent a lot of time touring around attending rallies and events around the province and in the U.S. There were contests for best van and big trophies for the winners. Landry has a few of her dad’s old trophies in addition to old meeting minutes and paperwork, lots of photos, and posters advertising various vanning events. In addition to these tangible old treasures, Landry also has a lot of fond memories of the Ford SuperVan with her dad at the wheel. Her family used to go camping every summer and even drove down to Florida a few times, camping and

visiting van rallies along the way. Despite all the wonderful childhood memories, Landry acknowledges that her dad did have a darker side. He struggled with addiction for decades and passed away eight years ago from an overdose. The SuperVan was actually sold a few years before Butch’s passing and Landry figured it was gone for good. Recently, through a bit of internet sleuthing and talking to her dad’s old friends, Landry was able to track it down. She bought it, brought it home, and is working on refurbishing it and fixing it up. ”One day I’d love to be able to take my kids on a van trip and make memories for another generation,” she says. Landry thoughtfully recounts the reason behind her tattoo. “It’s not fancy or huge but it is the most meaningful tattoo I have. My dad passed away from an overdose in 2014. This tattoo honours his memory and his struggles,” she says. Sadly, losing loved ones to addiction is not an uncommon story. Sometimes it can seem so hopeless. And loving an addict can be so exhausting. But good memories are powerful. Butch Landry struggled and ultimately lost his fight, but the legacy he left behind is one of love and laughter, family fun, tradition, and even hope. And that’s a beautiful thing to memorialize in tattoo form.

 Trista Landry holding a picture of her father Butch  Trista Landry’s parents, Butch and Denise, in 1983  The SuperVan today

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November Behind the Business Feature

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Onur Altinbilek Owner of Black Pirates Pub

Meet Onur Altinbilek, owner of Black Pirates Pub. Born in Turkey, he and his family immigrated to Toronto when he was a baby. Onur came to Thunder Bay 20 years ago to attend Lakehead University, and ended up making this his home. While attending his final year of business school, the opportunity came to open the bar. Onur tried working regular jobs over the years, but found his home in the bar and restaurant industry. Opening a live entertainment venue in downtown Port Arthur seemed like the perfect fit. The doors officially opened in May 2008, and aside from the pandemic, they have been open ever since. Now, in its 15th year of operation, Black Pirates Pub continues to be a cornerstone for live music, concerts, and special events in the downtown core. To check up with events, shows, and everything Black Pirates visit blackpiratespub.com or follow them on Instagram and Facebook @blackpiratespub.

Q & A with Onur

What drew you to entrepreneurship? There’s an appeal to not having a boss, and doing things on your own terms—making your own schedule, if you will. Having almost a decade of experience in the bar/restaurant industry under my belt, and performing on dozens of stages as a teenager in a few bands, opening a music venue made the most sense. I had worked regular jobs and never loved them. They lacked creativity and opportunity. Where can I be an event host, a bartender, an accountant, a graphic designer, a promoter, and a general contractor all in one? Running your own business is tough, but it’s rewarding. What inspired you to launch your business? A lack of interest in other professional work, mostly. I didn’t want to be tied to one position. I like

working on my feet, and wanted to be in a fast-paced, changing working environment. I also love people, all shapes and sizes. The goal was to work with a diverse group of people, and still provide a living for myself. It was the best option at the time, and I’d do it again if I had to go back. Knowing what you know now, is there anything you would have done differently when you were first starting out? It is funny—when you first open, you scramble and scrape up every last dollar you have to open your doors. When that day comes, you’re still stuck with a to-do list a mile long. Years later, it feels like that list has never changed. As much as you want your business to reflect all your visions, it really moulds to meet the needs of the community, and you spend more time evolving and trying to keep up with that, rather than looking back. I try not to look back, try not to focus on “what ifs.” It’s not

good for you. Focus on the future, focus on right now. Now that I’m married with two children, the balance between business and home life is most important. And after a decade and a half, it is what it is. We’re the old dog in the neighborhood, and I’m cool with that. People still love to come see us and the shows we put on. What advice would you give to someone who is trying to become an entrepreneur? The advice that worked best for me was “just get it done and move on.” Try not to over-personalize your business. You want it to appeal to a wide array of people. Bars are public, and even though Black Pirates is a somewhat niche bar, we still want all walks of life coming through our doors. I try to have something for everyone, rather than have the business reflect my own personal style or vision, if you will. Also, learn every little thing you can. Be frugal. Watch professionals repair things for you. Ask a thousand questions. I wouldn’t be here if I didn’t learn how to maintain and repair a whole bunch of stuff on my own. What are you working on now? I am currently pricing out and designing our Christmas merchandise drive, where we’ll be selling hoodies, long sleeve T-shirts, and beanies all the way through the winter. I am also securing all our fall and winter dates on the calendar to make sure we get a tonne of good entertainment for our wonderful loyal crowd. Is there anyone specific you would like to thank? I would like to thank my hard-working staff and partners in the industry who supported me through the tougher times. Thanks to my wife, Diane, for being patient on weekends when work kicks my butt and I am there till 3 or 4 am. And all the people that helped us pay rent by purchasing merchandise when we were closed for two years during COVID. Without our loyal customers, the bar wouldn’t exist in 2022.

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Survey Categories 2022 Food

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Music

Best Finn pancakes

75. Best Thunder Bay-ism

Best coffee

111. Best outdoor adventure business

129. Best recording studio

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112. Best urban park

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130. Best album 2021–2022

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56. Best head chef

18. Best veggie burger 19. Best sweet potato fries 20. Best prime rib 21. Best ribs 22. Best fried chicken 23. Best sandwich 24. Best soup 25. Best dessert 26. Best ice cream/gelato

The Arts 57. Best book 2021–2022 58. Best photographer 59. Best videographer 60. Best visual artist 61. Best makeup artist 62. Best drag queen/king

27. Best mixed drink

63. Best public art installation

28. Best locally made beer

64. Best art exhibit 2021–2022

29. Best beer selection 30. Best wine list

65. Best clothing designer

31. Best mocktail

66. Best potter

32. Best business lunch

67. Best crafter (sewer, woodworking, knitting etc)

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131. Best music video 2021–2022 132. Best singer 133. Best guitarist 134. Best bassist 135. Best drummer 136. Best keyboardist/ pianist 137. Best DJ 138. Best solo artist 139. Best rock band 140. Best folk group

121. Best day paddle

141. Best metal band

88. Best new business

122. Best group fitness instructor

142. Best rap artist

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90. Best tweeter

144. Best punk band

124. Best gym/fitness club

91. Best Instagrammer

145. Best electronic act

125. Best yoga studio

92. Best podcast

146. Best blues act

126. Best yoga instructor

147. Best choral group

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Film and Theatre

98. Best busker

151. Best film 2021–2022

99. Best grassroots organization

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152. Best film director 2021–2022 153. Best film festival 154. Best theatre production 2021–2022

102. Best outdoor wedding venue

155. Best theatre director

103. Best real estate agent

156. Best theatre troupe

104. Best hotel

157. Best actress

71. Best dance studio

105. Best place to take a selfie

158. Best actor

72. Best dance instructor

106. Best golf course

73. Best cannabis store

160. Best new event

107. Best place to play pool

161. Best festival

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Adapting to Disruption

The Role of Emergency Food Planning in our Community By Courtney Strutt, Emergency Food Plan Coordinator, Thunder Bay and Area Food Strategy

h e t h e r i t ’s t h e increase in natural disasters, harmful viruses, or the rising cost of living, disruption to the status quo is becoming the new normal. The COVID-19

pandemic taught us that when it comes to emergency situations—an immediate, short-term circumstance that requires assistance or relief— as a community we were not well prepared to address

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impacts on food access at a wider scale. Emergency food planning is an action that can be taken to prepare for and adapt to the changing times we find ourselves in. An emergency food plan

(EFP) is part of municipallevel emergency planning that is focused specifically on ensuring food access n e e d s a re b e i n g m e t equitably, efficiently, and as comprehensively as possible. This means having a local network of key stakeholders ( i . e . , f o o d p ro d u c e r s , retailers, non-profit agencies, and government) that can be activated quickly to provide a boots-on-the-ground response in procuring and distributing food to those affected by wide-scale emergencies. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in 2020, the City of Thunder Bay (and in the vast majority of Canadian cities), did not have an EFP. The impact of this became evident with the ad-hoc response to increased food access needs during the first wave. The specific pressures of income loss, chronic food insecurity, and fear of contracting the virus made accessing food difficult for a wide segment of our population, particularly those who struggle with chronic food insecurity. While dozens of local agencies worked hard to ensure people had enough to eat, lessons learned from that response drew attention to the need for a collaborative emergency food plan in our community. The responsibility for this type of emergency planning is multi-faceted. The City of Thunder Bay has a role to play, as they

are responsible for declaring states of emergency, have an emergency plan in place, and can rally resources from many levels of government. However, the city itself does not focus specifically on food, nor does it own any food access or production infrastructure. Activating a strategic food response will rely on the broadbased input, infrastructure, and relationships within our existing food system infrastructure. Fortunately, our local food policy council, the Thunder Bay and Area Food Strategy (TBAFS), has stepped in to address this need. The TBAFS, in partnership with the city’s Community Safety and WellBeing Council, convened a network of service-providing agencies around a regular emergency food response table beginning in 2020. The TBAFS also spearheaded re s e a rc h o n t h e l o c a l emergency food response, with a specific focus on vulnerable populations, during the early days of the pandemic. By leveraging its network and experience with advocacy, policy, and research, the TBAFS has initiated the development of an initial EFP for the city. Stay tuned for the first iteration of Thunder Bay’s EFP in the coming months.

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Amaryllis By Hedy Koski

he amaryllis symbolizes strength. Once you grow one you will see why. Those big beautiful blooms stand strong and tall. Starting one will hook you in to make it bloom again, year after year. Give it a try. Plant your amaryllis bulb in any pot that is not much bigger than the bulb, using any potting mix. The pot should have drainage holes. Or you can pack a bunch closely together in a larger pot (amaryllis like being cozy). Ensure the top third to half of the bulb is above the soil. Water the soil just once and place it in a warm, sunny window. Be patient, as your amaryllis could take a while to show some growth.

To speed up the process, you can use a heating mat to break dormancy. When you see growth happen, start watering regularly, but only when the top inch or two of the soil dries out. Once your flower stalk emerges, it will grow quickly—up to two inches in a single day. If your flower stalk leans toward the sunlight, rotate the pot to keep it straight. Enjoy those big beautiful blooms! Then, as they fade, cut the flower heads off. This prevents any seed pods from forming, which will deplete the bulb’s energy. When all the blooms have finished, it’s recommended to cut the flower stalk off after it has yellowed. The stalk holds energy that can be sent back into the bulb as it yellows.

Now you will need to keep it in a very sunny window and start fertilizing it for added energy. Some people place them outside in the summer (they prefer the morning sun) and through photosynthesis, we can put energy back into the bulb (avoid frost, though). One of the biggest reasons amaryllis doesn’t re-bloom and only sends up leaves the following year is because it didn’t receive adequate sunlight. If that happens, treat it as a houseplant, and repeat the process. It’s a great excuse to buy another one.

By the end of summer, you’ll want to prepare your bulb for dormancy. Remove it from sunlight and place it in a cool/dark location, letting the soil completely dry out. The leaves will die, and you will feel like you are killing it, but it will be okay. Cut the yellowed, dead leaves about one to two inches from the top of the bulb (avoid cutting green leaves). Some people will leave the bulb in the pot during dormancy, but I remove it and place the bulb in a paper bag in my cool/dark location. After two to three months of storage and roughly six to eight weeks before you wish it to flower, remove your bulb from storage. If stored in a paper bag, trim any extra long or dead roots as well as any dry, loose, papery covering on the bulb, and plant it. Now water and place it in the warm, sunny window. Enjoy watching it grow again. You can do it!

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Green The plain fact is that the planet does not need more "successful" people. But it does desperately need more peacemakers, healers, restorers, storytellers, and lovers of every shape and form. -David Orr, American professor, writer, academic, and activist

The Planet Needs More Changemakers Find Hope and Inspiration with Activist Madison Dyck By Sue Hamel, Executive Director, EcoSuperior

he planet—and all living beings who call this blue dot in the universe home—needs more changemakers and activists. There is so much change needed to steer this ship in the direction of health, peace, and justice. Change only happens if and when we engage and act. Whether big or small, all actions count. The Earth needs all of these and more to help shift into a life-sustaining future. An inspiring local activist, Madison Dyck, points out activism “…can start and be as simple as first acknowledging that something isn’t right. A

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feeling you get in your body, and then, speaking out about it.” She adds that activism “is such an important tool. Our voice matters and our collective voice matters. It is a way to explore your creativity in the face of problems and relationship building. At the end of the day, it is seeking change and knowing that it is possible. The very ‘act’ doesn’t have to be big or fancy or on the scale that this case is at.” Dyck is part of a group of seven committed and courageous youth, supported by Canada’s largest environmental law charity, Ecojustice, and their

team of lawyers, who in turn are supported by generous donors. Together, beginning in 2018, they have been suing Premier Doug Ford’s Conservative government for weakening plans to decrease emissions at a time when all governments should be doing the opposite, and with urgency. This potentially precedent-setting lawsuit is resting on the charter rights of youth and future generations, claiming that Ford’s weak climate law fails to ensure their health, safety, and freedom. Despite the provincial government attempting to get it thrown out, this

historic case was heard in September 2022 and is now in deliberation, which could take months. In the meantime, we can look beyond Ontario, where similar cases are being brought forward, setting precedents, and planting seeds of hope. For example, top courts in Colombia, the Netherlands, Ireland, and Germany have all found success in ordering their governments to strengthen their environmental laws after hearing similar cases involving local youth. They, too, argue the rights held by citizens today cannot be upheld at the expense of the rights of future generations. Here in Canada, at the national level, just last year, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled climate change was an “existential threat to human life in Canada and around the world.” It recognized that climate change “poses a grave threat to humanity’s future.” These very threats and impacts will be borne disproportionately by vulnerable communities and regions in Canada and abroad, while also exacerbating existing inequalities. Of course, Dyck is hoping that they win, using a framework for holding our government to account. If they don’t win, Dyck hopes that there have been at least lots of good conversations, and ultimately, the lawsuit will cause people to think and be inspired to take action in their own way, despite what the government decides to do. She also reminds us that we

all have a responsibility. While being a part of this historic lawsuit in a critical time is one form of activism, Dyck sees there are lots of starting points. She is inviting us to do our own reflection around topics that matter and ask: do I feel powerless? Do I not know where to start or begin? What might be preventing us from feeling empowered and acting? At the end of the day, it is about seeking change and knowing that it is possible. It is about placing our attention on what we want in the world and expanding on that. Activism can even be small everyday choices. Art is a powerful form of activism, for example, as it is about exposing the truth. In fact, some would argue that art is essential to activism. Follow Madison Dyck on Instagram @maadsalexandraa. For information on this case and other related actions to hold power to account, follow @ecojustice_ca. To learn more about what’s happening in Thunder Bay to support our environment and ways you can help, follow @ecosuperior.

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Overcoming Barriers to Cancer Screening By Caitlund Davidson, Health Promotion and Communications Planner, Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre

n Northwestern Ontario, there are over 60 Indigenous communities. For certain types of cancer, rates are increasing among the Indigenous population. Research suggests that culturally appropriate screening and education could help detect cancers early. There are unique challenges to obtaining equitable cancer screening services. Currently, the most significant barriers to cancer screening for Indigenous people include fragmented care, lack of educational support and culturally appropriate care, as well as intergenerational trauma. In Northwestern Ontario, accessing health services like cancer screening can be difficult for people living in rural and remote Indigenous

communities. The need to leave the community and travel for medical appointments is one of the challenges they face. To overcome some of these barriers, the North West Regional Cancer Program at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (TBRHSC) introduced the Screen for Life Coach. The coach is a mobile cancer screening service offering breast, cervical, and colon cancer screening in one convenient location. It travels around the region to bring cancer screening closer home and make these services accessible. The coach has been collaborating with Indigenous communities in Northwestern Ontario since the inception of the Ontario Breast Screening Program in 1990. Over the years, the partnership

has strengthened, with a deepened understanding of the importance of providing culturally appropriate care. The coach now provides cancer screening services to over 45 Indigenous communities—this includes both drive-in and fly-in communities. During the summer months, the coach travels throughout the region and will park in or as close as possible to Indigenous communities. In the winter months, specific days are arranged for some fly-in communities or individuals living off reserve to visit the coach while it is parked in Thunder Bay. Regardless of the time of year, our staff work with nursing stations, health centres, and Aboriginal Health Access Centres to recruit and support cancer

screening for individuals in these communities. “The key to success is having a champion in the communities who works closely with us,” explains Bonnie Lindberg, regional Indigenous cancer lead at TBRHSC. “These champions promote cancer screening and the upcoming coach visit, provide education on the importance of routine screening, and support the recruitment of those who are due for cancer screening in their community. In advance of the coach visit, TBRHSC staff travel to the communities to host Lunch and Learns or attend community events like health fairs or powwows. During these visits, they provide education about cancer screening and chronic disease prevention, and encourage

those who are due for cancer screening to make an appointment for when the coach comes to their community. “We continue working to increase access to cancer screening in our region,” says Vanessa Masters, mobile coach coordinator at TBRHSC. “We are constantly scouting new locations and looking to add communities into our schedule. One important thing we look for is that a site and the road leading into the community can accommodate the size of the coach and has a suitable place for us to park.” To learn more about the Screen for Life Coach and the communities it visits, please visit tbrhsc. net/screenforlife.

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Rose Bernst Silver Cross Mother By Doug Bernst

s a student and a teacher in Thunder Bay, I have seen Remembrance Day transition from a statutory holiday to a day of solemn ceremonies marked by assemblies and honour guards to an announcement over the intercom with a moment of silence accompanied by a recorded trumpet solo. While I don’t know if this represents deterioration in the respect we have for this day, I suspect it does. I do know, however, that Remembrance Day has always been a day of significance to me, largely because my father was a veteran of World War II and from a young age I felt pride in that knowledge. But as I grew older, I also developed a sense of wonder at how a Saskatchewan farm boy who had to look hard for a pond deep enough to swim in ended up enlisting in the navy; who, at the age of 19, spent the next three

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years of his life sailing across the North Atlantic (arguably the most treacherous stretch of water in the world) in a corvette, a ship that was little more than a distraction and a target for German U-boats to prevent them from attacking the more valuable cargo and troop ships. Now, as we approach Remembrance Day, and people begin to pin poppies to their lapels, thoughts turn to the sacrifices made by Canadian military personnel and their families over the course of the history of our country. It is the sacrifice of those families—and, in fact, one particular family—that is the focus of this story. Almost every Remembrance Day ceremony involves laying of wreaths as a recognition of sacrifices made by Canadian military personnel. At the national ceremony in Ottawa, one of those wreaths is delivered by the National Silver Cross

Mother. The National Silver Cross Mother is the recipient of the Memorial Cross (Silver Cross), which is granted by the Canadian government as a memento of personal loss and sacrifice in respect of military personnel who lay down their lives for their country. In 1985, that honour was bestowed upon Thunder Bay’s own Mrs. Rose Alice Louise Bernst, my grandmother. Rose’s story begins as a familiar one to many Canadian families. Born in London, England in 1898, she immigrated to Canada at the beginning of the 20th century. She met Edward Bernst in Fort William (now Thunder Bay), married, and moved to Nokomis, Saskatchewan, where they had a family of eight children—seven boys and one girl. They were unable to keep their farm when the Great Depression hit during the 1930s, and moved back to Thunder Bay (Murillo) in 1935. I will admit a certain bias with regards to the next part of this story, but I believe the advent of World War II in 1939 marked the beginning of one of the most remarkable stories of

family sacrifice in Canadian history. The story of my father and my uncles often reminds me of Steven Spielberg’s sensational war epic Saving Private Ryan. The premise of the movie is the need to locate and return home the titular character to prevent further grief for his mother, who lost three other sons in the D-Day invasion. If the writers of this film had been looking for something more realistic, they might have been well served by researching the story of Rose Bernst and her family. Rose had the unique distinction of having all seven of her sons and her husband serve in the Canadian Armed Forces: her husband Edward served with the Forestry Corps in Scotland from 1942– 1945, her sons Clarence and Charles served with the Lake Superior Motor Regiment, Albert served with the British Columbia Dragoons, Harry with the Princess Patricia Light Infantry, Ronnie and Earl with the Royal Canadian Navy (all during WWII), and Allan, the youngest, served in Korea from 1954–1957. Tragically, Ronnie and Clarence did not return from service during WWII. Clarence died in 1941 from injuries while serving with the Lake Superior Motor Regiment and Ronnie was killed at sea when the corvette Shawinigan was torpedoed in 1944. It was for

the loss of these two sons that Rose was awarded the Silver Cross in 1985, but the sacrifices of the rest of her immediate family are no less significant. I remember my grandmother was reluctant to go to Ottawa to lay the wreath at the National War Memorial. In part she was intimidated by the thought of meeting Prime Minister Brian Mulroney and having tea with Governor General Jeanne Sauvé, but I believe her reluctance was mostly because the memory of losing two sons still weighed heavily upon her. I suspect it was for this reason that she didn’t talk much about the war. Neither did my father. Remembrance Day has taken on additional significance for me, as it marks the anniversary of the passing of my father in 2019—the last in his family. But as always, when I pin that poppy to my lapel, I will continue to think of him at the age of 19 sailing the North Atlantic. I will also remember my grandfather, and the uncles that I knew and the ones that I never met. But I will also remember my Aunt Bernice and my grandmother Rose, who had to watch them all leave that farm in Murillo, at a time when the world very well might have been at its very worst, and I will think of how hard that must have been for them.

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NovemberHoroscopes Aries

(March 21–April 19) With November comes a real sense of completion and endings as the darkness creeps across the sky and into our bones. During November, your mind and spirit may enter an introspective stage. Rams may wish to take stock of the year, and think about what’s to come in the future. The first day of the month is All Saints’ Day, when we typically give thanks to our ancestors. Why not go a little deeper and consider all of those who came before you? During this mysterious month, let the voices of November speak to you, igniting your imagination and your magic. Light a candle and reflect. Journal any thoughts that come forward.

Taurus

(April 20–May 20) The full moon in your sign on the 8th indicates there’s a lot going on right now. As there will also be a lunar eclipse, Bulls might want to hang on for an upcoming bumpy ride. During said eclipse, the earth will float between the sun, Mercury and Venus, and the Moon and Uranus. This may cause turbulent emotions, but it can also reveal a unique perspective. Write down all of your accomplishments from the past six months, and consider those who have supported you in your journey. Be grateful for all that has been shown to you.

Gemini

(May 21–June 20) Hang on to your wallets, Gemini. You’ve been opening up your heart (and your pocketbook) quite a bit lately. Nothing wrong with that of course, but do ensure you have a plan going forward and your head(s) firmly on your shoulders. Twins do

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tend to get easily carried away sometimes. There’s an angel and a devil on your shoulder these days—which one are you going to listen to? Make cappuccino plans with an old friend. Nothing like a quick pause in one’s busy day to reflect upon what matters most. Connections are everything. A crafty hobby brings you joy.

Cancer

(June 21–July 22) Don’t cry, Cancer. This time of year does come with a little melancholy to be sure. Few sounds say November like the wind. As always, water signs tend to find some solace in the kitchen. Whipping up some homemade bread or a pie for the family can always put people in better spirits. But who cares for the caregiver? Take some time out for yourself for some ever-important self-care, however that looks to you. The crackling of burning logs on a hearth fire wards off the chill of a dark November night. Small children can be a source of joy right now. Remember the simple things.

Leo

(July 23–August 22) Your creative fires are burning, Leo. Flow with this energy without judgment. The last little while, Lions have really taken stock of their habits and are on course to implement some new ones. Drop those that don’t serve you. Some free time has opened up for this fire sign of late. It’s okay to lollygag a little bit at first, but do plan to spend this bit of extra time in a pursuit close to your big heart. Seek out advice from elders at this time. Congratulate yourself on a job well done. If no one else cares to toot your horn, be willing to step up and do that for your own self.

Virgo

(August 23– September 22) It’s time to “fall back” on the 6th, and Virgos couldn’t be more shook about it. The timing does take some adjustment to get used to, but don’t let this completely throw you off course. Seek solace in the full Frost Moon this month. Something in the way of property may be coming up for earth signs this month. If Virgos are involved in a sale of land or home of late, rest assured that all will go well. Virgos are happiest when their tummies are full— put Bright Nepal’s momos on your dumpling to-do list.

Libra

(September 23– October 22) During the transition from fall to winter, we often turn inward. We begin to reflect on our habits of the mind and the inner obstacles that limit our growth. This balanced sign knows we don’t have to wait until this season to turn inward. People born under the sign of the scales are aware that in a situation of overwhelm, turning inward and calming the mind and body can put us in a healing state. Seek out those along the same journey around the 11th. It is a quiet time for remembering. Record your thoughts.

Scorpio

(October 23– November 21) It’s sassy Scorpio season, and this is where we pay homage to another solar return for these watery creatures. Their key phrase is “I create,” and that’s exactly what these driven folks do on the daily. The new moon swings into said sign as well on the 23rd, so use this energy to move some stuck projects forward. Enjoy your special day and the

gatherings with friends and family as a result. Steadfast, sensual, and true, these intense folks make the best partners and friends (most of the time). A special gift comes your way—you may have the attention of a secret admirer. It’s time to devour a good book!

Sagittarius

(November 22– December 21) Archers haven’t had the greatest go of late, but things are finally picking up for this feverish fire sign. The light is finally at the end of the tunnel, and life is on the upswing. Sometimes going through the hard stuff stinks, but we always come out for the better on the other side. Looking for love? All systems are go in the relationship department, whether it be a flirty friend or a partner for life. Enjoy the exciting heartbeats and butterflies in the tummy. Happy birthday to late November Saggis!

Capricorn

(December 22– January 19) November is looking to be an all-around great month for Goats. Career-wise, things are falling into place. The Frost Moon on the 6th is big and bright, and great for gazing at with a new love interest. Hobbies are on point and the finances are in good shape. What’s an earth sign to do with all this glory? Maintain! Keep it going, of course. Forge on with the great habits and the unyielding faith in oneself, and serve as a great role model for others. A heartfelt farewell may come your way at month’s end but don’t fret—it’s not goodbye forever, but simply so long till next time.

Aquarius

(January 20– February 18) A morning meditation is a great way to quiet the mind and banish unwanted thoughts or feelings. Be proactive in taking good care of your temple this month. Water-Bearers may find themselves preparing for the long winter ahead— whether it be tinkering with the snowblower, batchcooking some stew, or foraging for nuts, it’s never too soon to get a head start on Old Man Winter. Get out of the house and enjoy some early seasonal parties as well. This air sign doesn’t necessarily always hold the spotlight (or even want to, for that matter) but they still have the potential to attract a large group of admirers. Be your best dapper self.

Pisces

(February 19– March 20) This is the month for re m e m b e r i n g , P i s c e s . Attending a ceremony where possible will give you a chance to offer the honour of memory. A family member may be particularly needy at this time. This too, shall pass. Seasonal festivities are becoming top of mind, and some initial baking and shopping may be in order for organized Fish. A little bit of cleaning and decluttering serves to clear up some space in the old brain also. Allow new energy to come into both physical and mental spaces. A loved one is on your mind. Perhaps an in-person visit will be on the table soon? When help is being offered, don’t be stubborn. Consider accepting it and giving yourself a little bit of a break.

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vice versa). Nothing ever untoward happened until one night, about four in the morning, when I was in a deep sleep, something landed across my legs. I sat up as if I were a puppet pulled on strings. Something large and heavy was pinning my legs to the bed. I struggled for the lamp and in the sudden brilliance, slowly made out a large slice of plaster, heavy with many layers of wallpaper, which had come down from the ceiling, covering my legs and the lower half of the bed. I heaved it off me and off the bed, shook out the covers and went back to sleep. The following week, Mrs. Fielding had one of her sons repair the plaster and eventually, I repapered the entire room in a lovely flowery pattern with butterflies. A few months later, I was just drifting up from a deep sleep when I realized someone (or something) was shaking the bed. “Go away,” I say. “Get out of here.” Did I say it out loud? I do not know. The bed was bouncing like a boat in a storm. I was afraid I would be tossed onto the floor. I reached out with both hands to hold the edge of the mattress. It was moving and shaking under me. “Stop it. Go away.” I was annoyed to have finally encountered the ghost. “Get the hell out!” Through all this, I refused to open my eyes. I was not going to allow myself to be more frightened by seeing something weird. It was bad enough to feel the bed rock and roll. “Get out of here,” I said in my best schoolteacher voice. “Leave at once.” The bed stopped moving. No footsteps or any other sound. Just silence. I lay there listening to nothing. I forced myself to open my eyes. Dawn was graying the casement window. In the early light I saw that the room was the same as always; nothing out of place. I got up and looked around. The key was in the door as usual. My little apartment was as attractive and sweet as ever. I realized I loved the place. No way was I going to move. “You better not come back here,” I said in a loud voice. And it never did. Ghosts in the Murder Room, digital illustration, boy Roland

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