Archive - Aug 1, 2013

Margaret Fiddler heading home to Sandy Lake First Nation after being honoured in Sioux Lookout

Today, family and friends honoured and shared memories and stories about Margaret Fiddler who passed away on Tuesday, July 30. Margaret's family is taking her back to her home in Sandy Lake First Nation for burial. The following eulogy and story was shared with those gathered in Sioux Lookout ... 

Caleb's Shoes, Margaret's Eulogy
August 1, 2013

I arrived home a couple of nights ago from the Fiddlers house, after a gathering of friends and loved ones met to bid farewell to Margaret.

Lieutenant Governor of Ontario shares his experience of working with First Nations

From HuffingtonPost.ca

How I'm Working With First Nations in Ontario

HON. DAVID C. ONLEY, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario - Posted: 07/26/2013 

Many Ontario kids were off to camp this summer for hiking, canoeing, and marshmallow roasting. Youngsters in our province's northern Aboriginal communities also set out for camp, but with a somewhat different agenda.