For many Indigenous community members, June 21 is a day to reflect, celebrate. and reclaim their identity and culture. CBC Thunder Bay spoke with members of the Thunder Bay Indigenous community to hear what National Indigenous Peoples Day represents and signifies to them.
The Nishawbae Aski Development Fund awards took place last Friday. The NADF is a non-profit that assists and supports Indigenous entreupeneurs within the boundaries of Treaty #3 and Robinson Superior. And the awards celebrate Indigenous businesses in Northern Ontario and their motivation and persistence to succeed. Kathleen Sawdo is one of the owners of Sister Bear Designs, an Indigenous retail store and the winner of the Small Business of the Year award. She spoke to Mary-Jean Cormier.
A two-day event beginning on Tuesday will bring together women in Thunder Bay's business sector for discussions and social networking, in recognition of International Women’s Day.