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Like Indigenous people the world over, the Michi Saagiig Nishnaabeg who have lived in the Kawartha Lakes for thousands of years have a culture rooted in a staple food: manoomin, which means “the good seed.”

Officers from the City of Kawartha Lakes detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were busy over the long weekend… Continue reading “Police busy with speeders over long weekend”

As April showers turn to May flowers, and as we begin to unwind our garden hoses in anticipation of another season of fresh vegetables and verdant lawns rivalling that of the best-kept golf course, it’s hard to ignore water — even though we do tend to take it for granted.

We know there is an elaborate labyrinth of pipes and culverts beneath our feet, and we may be vaguely aware that these are connected to imposing water towers that let us know that we have arrived in Lindsay (or Fenelon Falls, or Bobcaygeon.)

The Advocate Podcast: Stories from Kawartha Lakes recently saw 6,000 downloads. We figured this was a good time for producer/host Denis Grignon to address some of your questions about how it’s created and what lies ahead for its future.

How do you decide which stories to pursue?

First it has to be a story. And a local story, something that’s about or affects us and our community. It’s not about helping someone promote their business or their event or their passion or whatever.

The City of Kawartha Lakes detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is continuing to investigate an incident involving an… Continue reading “Aggressive ATV incident in Coboconk area”

Darryl James has performed on some of the biggest stages in the world, to some of the largest audiences, and under the studio lights of television shows that draw millions of viewers across the continent.

And while the affable and humble local musician and producer is forever careful to keep that success – garnered as a member of The Strumbellas – in perspective, he seems almost giddy at his most recent accomplishment:  being showcased, as solo artist, on the wildly popular podcast, 31 Thoughts , hosted by Hockey Night in Canada’s Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman.

At least 85 Indigenous languages in Canada are either vulnerable to or facing outright extinction, according to the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization. One of those languages is Ojibwe, or Anishinaabemowin, the language spoken locally by the Nishnaabeg of Curve Lake. If D.J. Fife has his way, this ancient and complex language will not disappear without a fight, but the challenge is great.

“It is a dire time for the language today in Ontario. The language is seriously endangered at Curve Lake. I would say there are perhaps fewer than 20 proficient Anishinaabemowin speakers left in our community,” Fife said. UNESCO concurs, reporting that there may be fewer than 6,000 Ojibwe speakers left in all of Canada.