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The Great Lakes Tugboat Rendezvous returns to the Port of Little Current on August 14–15. About 18 tugs will dock for the weekend, offering visitors a chance to meet the friendly captains and crews.

The Hamrock family of Ohio recently celebrated their 80th reunion at Dawson Resort on Lake Kagawong. Since 1946, five generations have vacationed on Manitoulin, forging deep, lasting Island ties.

Kagawong author Sophie Anne Edwards' experimental novel, *A Mouth of Vowels*, has been nominated for the Giller Prize and long-listed for the Omidawn Book Prize, highlighting her unique, fragmented style.

Debajehmujig Storytellers celebrated the opening of new, high-visibility offices in Wiikwemkoong, a milestone aimed at better engaging youth and fostering Anishinaabemowin in a central, accessible space.

Navy League Cadet Corps Edwin Kift has received its official warrant and a new crest featuring Manitoulin’s swing bridge. The corps will resume its youth leadership and seamanship program this fall.

Little Current's NEMI Soccer program celebrated a successful season, engaging 250 youth and 50 volunteer coaches to build skills, teamwork, and community spirit.

The Southeast Manitoulin Lions Summerfest returns July 17–19 in Manitowaning, featuring live music, an '80s-themed parade, a demolition derby, truck pulls, and family-friendly activities.

Celebrating its 30th anniversary, the Manitoulin Fine Arts Association’s Art Tour returns with 39 stops—a major increase—and a focus on Indigenous inclusion and expanded Island-wide participation.