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Bio of the Day: Jean-Baptiste Assiginack (also known as Blackbird) (d. 1866), Ottawa chief and public servant.
He was the Indian Department’s chief interpreter in the Manitoulin Island region and an influential voice in the councils of his people.
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Numbering the Indians, Wikwemikong, Manitoulin Island (Ontario), 16 August 1856 by William Armstrong, 1908. Courtesy of Toronto Public Library, Baldwin Collection of Canadiana. Watercolor of a village where Indigenous people and European settlers mingle on a grassy common beside wooden houses and a distant church, with groups sitting, walking with staffs, children playing, and people conversing.
November 3, 2026 at 3:05 PM
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#beadedearrings #beadwork #beadedjewelry #indigenous #anishinaabe #anishinaabekwe #firstnationsartist #indigenousartist #boujee #streetstyle #powwowstyle #beadedbling #inspirednative #supportindigenousartists
#maangdasaswin #wikwemikong #sudbury #manitoulin #nswakamok #odawa #ojibwe
October 20, 2026 at 6:55 PM
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Wikwemikong Tribal Police arrested 4 people after seizing more than $77K in drugs from 2 Manitoulin Island homes. Three of those arrested are from Wiikwemkoong, while the fourth is a 19-year-old from Hamilton. A 21-year-old man was also arrested on an outstanding weapons-related warrant.
Police on Manitoulin Island seize $77K in drugs
Wikwemikong Tribal Police arrested four people after seizing more than $77,000 in drugs, including suspected cocaine and fentanyl, from two Manitoulin Island homes. Three of those arrested are from Wiikwemkoong, while the fourth is a 19-year-old from Hamilton. A 21-year-old man was also arrested on an outstanding weapons-related warrant.
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October 3, 2026 at 12:01 AM
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Today is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

Read our blog post about #JamesCorbiere, a member of Wikwemikong First Nation, who invented a new board game called The Truth in Truth and Reconciliation.

🧡 https://ow.ly/2YI550X3WVW

#TruthAndReconciliation #OrangeShirtDay
September 30, 2026 at 2:30 PM
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Linda Eshkawkogan – Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory has been working with the Wikwemikong Board of Education since May 1990, beginning as an Early Childhood Educator at the Wikwemikong Hub Centre. Her passion and commitment to the children, families and community have been immeasurable.
Grand Council Chief Linda Debassige and Linda Eshkawkogan, Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory.
August 28, 2026 at 1:11 AM
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Family, community mourn 8-year-old Ojibway-Jamaican boy killed by stray bullet while in bed www.aptnnews.ca/national-new...
JahVai Roy is to be buried in Wikwemikong First Nation
An eight-year-old Toronto boy killed by a stray bullet is being remembered as a compassionate and fearless child with Ojibway-Jamaican heritage.
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August 21, 2025 at 8:39 PM
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Wikwemikong : la police mise sur la prévention pour faire reculer la criminalité

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Wikwemikong : la police mise sur la prévention pour faire reculer la criminalité
Grâce au succès de ses programmes d’intervention précoce, la police de Wikwemikong observe une baisse de la criminalité chez les adolescents.
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February 19, 2026 at 7:55 PM
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Love Teilhard and love Wikwemikong (Ontario).

As a Jesuit, I had the honor of living six months in Wiky, serving at this parish (Holy Cross) with the incredible Father Doug (Mac) McCarthy.

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October 17, 2025 at 12:40 PM
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Almost two months after landing at Queen’s Park, a statue of Queen Elizabeth II was unveiled Tuesday between the determined beat of four Wikwemikong First Nation drummers and a military band playing “God Save The King.”

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After years of delay, Queen Elizabeth II statue unveiled at Queen's Park
Almost two months after landing at Queen’s Park, a statue of Queen Elizabeth II was unveiled Tuesday between the determined beat of four Wikwemikong First Nation drummers and a military band playing...
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November 8, 2023 at 1:57 AM
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re: our playlists/Pinterest-365 & on YouTube

Crystal Shawanda is set to play (Wiikwemkoong Arts & Music Festival)
(August 1, 2025) in *Wikwemikong*, Ontario

p.s. what rec. centre/arena *there* has an ARRAY OF SOLAR PANELS?
Wiikwemkoong Recreation & Cultural Centre
altered antique postcard: a tip of a pine bough peeks in from left side of a sun, in centre of which is text: solar powered recreation centre?
July 28, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Seismic event: M1.92 9 km E of Wikwemikong, ON. 21 May 21:49 local time. [Link]
May 22, 2024 at 3:55 PM
Seismic event: M2.37 5 km E of Wikwemikong, ON. 21 May 21:50 local time. [Link]
May 22, 2024 at 3:35 PM
Seismic event: M2.4 10 km E of Wikwemikong, ON. 21 May 17:53 local time. [Link]
May 22, 2024 at 3:25 PM
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Naandwechige-Gamig Wikwemikong Health Centre: Personal Support Worker #NursingJob #RNcareers www.rncareers.ca/job...
March 5, 2026 at 4:59 PM
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Naandwechige-Gamig Wikwemikong Health Centre: Home Care Registered Nurse (RN) / Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) #NursingJob #RNcareers www.rncareers.ca/job...
March 5, 2026 at 3:30 PM
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Naandwechige-Gamig Wikwemikong Health Centre: Home Care Registered Nurse (RN) / Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) #NursingJob #RNcareers
Home Care Registered Nurse (RN) / Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) - Ontario Area, Canada
Home Care (RN) / (RPN) - Act as a primary point of contact between patients, families and healthcare professionals
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November 5, 2025 at 5:29 PM
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Man and woman charged with manslaughter in death of infant in northern Ont.
Man and woman charged with manslaughter in death of infant in northern Ont.
Two people have been charged in connection with the death of an infant in Wikwemikong First Nation in May.
northernontario.ctvnews.ca
August 27, 2024 at 8:41 PM
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www.thesudburystar.com/news/local-n...
Weapons report leads to arrest of two Wikwemikong residents
Pair charged with trafficking in cocaine and opioids
www.thesudburystar.com
November 20, 2024 at 9:59 PM
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So happy to see Christi Belcourt honored!

www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Environmentalist, 2 artists honoured in Canada Post's 2024 Indigenous Leaders Stamp Series | CBC News
Josephine Mandamin of Wikwemikong First Nation in northwestern Ontario is among honourees in Canada Post's third annual Indigenous Leaders Stamp Series. A ceremony for the late environmentalist was held this week. The stamp sets, which also feature Métis artist Christi Belcourt and Inuk artist Elisapie, are available beginning on National Indigenous Peoples Day.
www.cbc.ca
June 21, 2024 at 3:24 PM
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Oye, que si Greta os parece muy blanca y privilegiada, aquí tenéis a Autumn Peltier, tiene 14 años y es activista desde los 8. Pertenece la comunidad Wikwemikong, una de las Primeras Naciones de Canadá https://twitter.com/ProjNativeHope/status/1176215206701096960
December 13, 2024 at 2:15 PM
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GUESTS

Wilfred Buck (Opaskwayak Cree Nation)

Michael Waasegiizhig Price (Wikwemikong First Nation)

Cal Nez (Navajo)

Jamie Jacobs (Tonawanda Seneca), managing curator for the Rock Foundation collections at the Rochester Museum and Science Center

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Tuesday, January 6, 2026 — The Pleiades star cluster ushers in winter story season » Native America Calling
Anishinaabe call the cluster of seven stars in the winter sky Bugonagiizhig, or “Hole in the Sky”. Navajos say it is Dilyéhé or “Sparkling.” And Senecas say it is the Seven Dancers. On conventional…
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January 6, 2026 at 3:55 AM
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Today is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

Read our blog post about #JamesCorbiere, a member of Wikwemikong First Nation on Manitoulin Island, who invented a new board game called The Truth in Truth and Reconciliation.

🧡 ow.ly/2YI550X3WVW

#TruthAndReconciliation #OrangeShirtDay
September 30, 2025 at 2:19 PM
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Published on Friday, June 12, 2026
Ross
Last seen on 04/06/2026 from Wikwemikong, ON P0P, Canada. Contact Wikwemikong Tribal Police Service - WTPS at 705-370-3141 with info. Wikwemikong, Ontario, MMIMB, MMIP, MMIR, Canada, Missing in Canada, Red Drum Alert, Aboriginal Alert. Missing Persons posted on Aboriginal Alert.
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June 12, 2026 at 10:30 AM
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Published on Thursday, June 4, 2026
Leah
Last seen on 06/03/2026 from Wikwemikong, ON P0P, Canada. Contact Wikwemikong Tribal Police Service - WTPS at 705-370-3141 with info. Wikwemikong, Ontario, MMIWG2S, MMIP, MMIR, Canada, Missing in Canada, Red Dress Alert, Aboriginal Alert, Missing Youth. Missing Persons posted on Aboriginal Alert.
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June 4, 2026 at 7:39 AM