Eagle Lake came out on top in the First Nations Memorial Classic in Sioux Lookout over the weekend.
Eagle Lake had a 3-0 record in the round robin and won two play-off games to advance to the final.
Nate Bruyere had a couple of home runs, including a grand slam for Eagle Lake to secure an 18-12 victory over the Sliders from Sioux Lookout.
Bruyere was named the tournament MVP.
Tragedy has struck Eagle Lake First Nation.
Provincial Police say a 10 year old girl died in a single vehicle collision on Ojibway Drive.
The crash occurred around 4:00 Thursday afternoon.
OPP say an eastbound Sedan left the road and came to rest on its roof.
Two people were transported to hospital.
Police say Shyanne Kavanaugh died at the hospital.
The cause of the crash is still under investigation.
A young Eagle Lake First Nations woman has embarked on a healing walk to Wet’suwet’en, British Columbia.
Shaylyn Lands says it’s time to take immediate action and support the anishinaabek community and those impacted by the pipeline project in Western Canada.
She says she sat at home and felt guilty about causes and injustices that are happening.
Lands states “I needed to start something that is bigger then me and to show the strength of our people.”
She notes “I’m going to walk for the water and I am going to defend that land when I get over there.”
Lands says what’s going in Wet’suwet’en is injustice and what’s going on in Canada is unacceptable.
“In ceremony we are always told to think about the seven generations ahead of us and that water is still drinkable in Wet’suwet’en. I want to honour that by this walk.”
The journey is expected to last 42 days and she is urging others to join her along the route.
Lands says what she believes in the most is our responsibility to the land and waters.
To follow her journey visit https://www.facebook.com/groups/144513459961126/
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Three smaller schools in the Kenora-Rainy River Riding will be getting some funding from the provincial government.
Migisi Sahgaigan School in Eagle Lake First Nation is receiving $32,000 for after school programming.
The Dalles First Nation north of Kenora is getting $30,000, the Town of Rainy River is welcoming $24,000 for similar programs.
MPP Greg Rickford says these programs help keep kids active, healthy and ready to learn.
The money is part of the province’s funding for high-needs neighbourhoods across the province.
A traditional ceremony in Eagle Lake First Nation as three people have received their Ojibwe name.
Leonard Skye orchestrated the ceremony, honouring Brad Bartlett, Abbie Barker and Carole Broughton.
Skye gave the name “Man of Rapids” to Dryden High School’s Brad Bartlett since he works with and helps youth and children.
He stresses he’s glad the Ojibwe culture is being embraced and is pleased to see so many changes since he attended residential school.
Skye notes it’s uplifting to hear and witness Indigenous youth embrace the language in our schools.
He says they lost a lot of the language and traditions when the missionaries came and he’s thrilled to see it come back.
Today’s your last chance to get out and enjoy the 37th Annual Lake of the Eagles Pow Wow.
The 3rd and final day is today for the Pow Wow at Eagle Lake First Nation.
The event still features lots of activities for the family as well as food and giveaways as well.
The feast tonight will also begin at 5:30pm.
There is a swimming area for people who want to take a dip and the evening Grand Entry is at 7pm.
