We’re Decolonizing Ourselves On Truth Day Event
Ontario Native Women’s Association held a sacred fire in Thunder Bay for Orange Shirt Day honoring residential school survivors and children who did not return. Community members shared memories and ideas for healing while Drumming, land games, food, and stories highlighted resilience and ongoing decolonization efforts.
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Cheryl Bagnall
Ontario Native Women’s Association
Thunder Bay
Bagnall
Audrey DeRoy
DeRoy
Phyllis Webstad
St. Joseph Mission
Webstad
Orange Shirt Day
Michelle Elliott
Dry month ends as wildfire risk stays high near Thunder Bay
Environment Canada reports Thunder Bay saw about 6.5 millimetres of rain last month, far below the prior September record. Officials warn the Northwest remains under high to extreme fire hazard as a hot, dry spell continues, with small blazes near Flower Lake and Lake Nipigon. Fire activity province wide is below long term averages, though 427 fires have burned 866 square kilometres so far this season.
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Environment Canada
Thunder Bay
Dave Rodgers
Thunder Bay Area
Rodgers
Northwest
Ontario Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services
AFFES
Chris Marchand
Flower Lake
Lake Nipigon
Highway 527
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