Tag: chief
‘We’ve come a long way’ local First Nation chief says
A sunrise ceremony marked National Indigenous Peoples Day in Owen Sound Friday and next Friday there will be a flag-raising there to acknowledge the territory of the Saugeen Ojibway Nation. People gathered at the Gichi-Name Wiikwedong Reconciliation Garden, where people spoke and a sacred fire burned. “Many people are becoming aware of this day, and […]
Estonian choir to perform concert in Owen Sound
One of Europe’s top choral ensembles will be performing in Owen Sound early next month. The Estonian National Radio Mixed Choir will be making one of their only public performances in Southern Ontario when they make a stop at Georgian Shores United Church on July 3 at 7:30 p.m. The choir, led by Chief Conductor […]
London police chief outlines new protocol for vetting international trips
Londonâs police chief defended the need for international training missions while outlining his new procedure for vetting trips abroad. Chief Thai Truong briefed the cityâs police services board on the new framework for vetting and approving trips by police employees outside Canada for training and conferences. âIf weâre trying to make sure that this community […]
Owner fears lightning may have caused blaze that destroyed business
An early morning fire destroyed a long-standing Simcoe business on Thursday. Norfolk County firefighters responded at about 4:30 a.m. to Ryerseâs Garden Gallery at 777 Norfolk St. N. The storefront at the property was fully ablaze when crews arrived, fire officials said. âThe fire was first noticed (and reported) by an ambulance that was driving […]
Mahon: In 2057, the Dow hits 1,000,000 . . . or will it be 40,000?
The Dow Jones Industrial Average has been flirting with 40,000 this year, and finally met it.
Thinking about Saugeen’s future was Vernon Roote’s ‘life’s work’
Former Chippewas of Saugeen First Nation chief Vernon Roote died Aug. 4 at Chapman House hospice in Owen Sound. He was 74. He died of a chronic condition and spent two days in hospice. A cedar bath ceremony was performed there to remove any body negativity before he entered the spirit world, his son, Mark, […]
Voters elect Greg Nadjiwon as Nawash chief
Chippewas of Nawawh Unceded First Nation voters elected Greg Nadjiwon as chief over the incumbent Friday. Nadjiwon, a former chief and councillor, was elected with 291 votes over Veronica Smith, who received 218. Smith also ran for a councillor position, as rules in the election permitted, but was not elected, the statement of votes from […]
Nawash Chief Veronica Smith lays out her priorities on eve of election
Chippewas of Nawash Chief Veronica Smith says her priorities heading into Friday’s band elections include dealing with the opioid crisis on the reserve, referendums on big issues including the DGR nuclear waste vault, and the housing shortage. Smith is completing a two-year term as chief. She served five terms as band councillor, from 2007 to […]
Former Nawash chief challenging incumbent in Friday elections
Former Chippewas of Nawash chief Greg Nadjiwon is running for chief in Friday’s band elections, which he views as a “report card” on the current chief. “I’m running because quite a few people had come up and asked if I’d consider accepting a nomination,” he told The Sun Times Tuesday. “I look at it as […]