Four candidates—Rachel Manitowabi, Tim Ominika, Jean Oshkabewisens, and Gladys Wakegijig—are running for Ogimaa of Wiikwemkoong, focusing on housing, safety, and treaty rights.
Wiikwemkoong is building new five-bedroom "grandmothers' homes" to keep families together and support reunification. Grandmother Alison Recollet shares how her new home provides space for her grandchildren to return and long-term care for her grandson Jonathan.
Wiikwemkoong is building new five-bedroom "grandmothers' homes" to keep families together and support reunification. Grandmother Alison Recollet shares how her new home provides space for her grandchildren to return and long-term care for her grandson Jonathan.
Four candidates—Rachel Manitowabi, Tim Ominika, Jean Oshkabewisens, and Gladys Wakegijig—are running for Ogimaa of Wiikwemkoong, focusing on housing, safety, and treaty rights.
Toronto Maple Leafs top draft pick Gavin McKenna, a Tr’ondek Hwech’in 91³ÉÈ˵¼º½ citizen, was gifted a custom-beaded Leafs medallion crafted by Wiikwemkoong artist Crystal Kimewon.
Wiikwemkoong approved a redundant backup data centre at Point Grondine Park. Led by CTO Michael McCormick, this project expands the community's IT modernization, ensuring disaster recovery and data sovereignty.
The newly rebranded Wiikwemkoong Cultural Festival drew record crowds and dancers over the August long weekend, featuring traditional competitions, cultural showcases, crafts, and a large contingent of Canadian Forces recruits.
The 3-day Wiikwemkoong Cultural Festival runs August 1–3, featuring championship powwow dancing, an art and music festival with headliners Crystal Shawanda and Aysanabee, food, and craft vendors.
