Captain William Christopher founded Baker Lake in the Canadian province of Nunavut in 1762, when he traveled from Chesterfield Inlet to the Baker Lake area. William named it after a Hudson’s Bay company governor, Sir William Baker.
I live in my home community, Mattagami First Nation, with my family; we prefer to filter tap water before drinking it. We also avoid buying bottled water to limit our plastic waste.
As a child, I loved food. I would always be pointed out for my large appetite and that's not something I've ever been ashamed to say.
Food is life.
Food is something that brings people together. I grew up in a big family, so our meal times were always hectic, but memorable. My great grandmother was from Portugal and she spoke very little English. Anytime I would have anything on my plate, she would say eat, eat, eat, you are too skinny. And so I did.
Have you ever heard of Indigenous Sweats? The real Canadian history and traditions of them? Today I will be talking about the importance and wonderful experience of Indigenous Sweats. Let me give you a brief history of Indigenous people and Canadian history, so you can have a little understanding of why it is so important.
There is a huge loss of language within Ojibwe culture from when the elders were much younger (such as 40 years ago) to our generation now. It was one of the many losses within our culture that has been the hardest to try and bring back.
Have you always wondered about the Indigenous Peoples of Canada? Their traditions, culture, and history? No worry, because I will tell you about some of our traditions! My name is Kylee Waboose, and I’m from Long Lake #58 First Nation in Northern Ontario. It’s approximately eight hours northwest of North Bay.
In this article, I will share two areas that are important to our culture: fasting ceremonies and vision quests.
Muskoka is a beautiful place to live and visit, known for its beautiful landscapes, sunsets, and waterways. We all know traveling and entertainment in cottage country can be pricey. I’d like to show you three beautiful parks you can enjoy for the day...absolutely free! I’ve been fortunate enough to call Bracebridge my home for the past 10 years. All three of these nature spots are located within a 15-minute drive of downtown Bracebridge, right in the heart of Muskoka.
Studying abroad is an enriching experience that offers students the opportunity to broaden their horizons, gain international exposure, and enhance their academic and personal growth. Choosing the right destination can be both exciting and overwhelming. You need to think about academic quality, cultural experiences, and career opportunities.
If you’ve never ventured out to Canada before, then you might not have heard of the picturesque and popular cottage destination called Parry Sound. It’s a town near Northern Ontario. It’s home to one of the world’s deepest natural freshwater ports, and entertains many tourists who flock to the town to enjoy several of its cultural festivals.
Here’s everything you need to know about this town, as well as what you can get up to whilst you’re there.
The mountain ranges of Whistler are some of the most beautiful in the world. Within an hour and a half outside of Vancouver, Whistler is world-renowned as a hot skiing stop, yet many don't realize how much it has besides just the slopes!
If you’re curious about Whistler, here’s a taste of everything it has to offer from season to season.
