June 23 2025 CILU Radio show references linked
The Drawdown Project: Support Carbon Sinks; Improve Society; Reduce Sources
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Pushback parents, community use of school playgrounds Ecole Gron Morgan. Change - School Board cites supervisory concerns.
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TbayTel for Good $30K into the community:
#1 Wabshkaa Animkii Benesii after-school program at Sherbrooke Public School 25 indigenous youth after school program, food & cultural teachings
#2 Schreiber Public School also received $10,000 for their Let’s Grow Project, where a garden tower greenhouse will be purchased, with the goal of a larger commercial greenhouse in order to further provide and serve a wider audience in Northern Ontario communities. Social Passion Project led by kids to make a difference in our community. Producing fresh herbs sold in local Freshmarts in Schrieber and Terrace Bay. School has 20 students from K-9. Hope to expand to fruits and vegetables -
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Parents Like Us Handbook issued by the Health Unit this month. To inform and support those caring for, raising or just loving people living with addiction: intel on substances that can be abused, advice on navigating systems, overdose recognition, risk and management; self-care and dealing with family relationships. Chapter of art work and insights by local young people with lived experience - how they want to be supported - help family and friends compete with online to provide honest connection and impactful help. The handbook is available online and at Health Unit offices + various organizations across the region. Free!
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Mon July 14 City Council hearing the City Hall Active Transportation Master Plan Update. Bike Rally from Waverley Park to City Hall, meeting up that afternoon ready to ride at 5:30, take a lane down Memorial. Get your bike ready, rally your friends and family, make a sign to tape to your back or your basket (if you have one). Come!
Multi-use trail on Oliver Rd from Keith Jobbit Dr to Balmoral St. is scheduled to be constructed this season. Manager committed to monitor if it is used and decide whether year-round maintenance is warranted.
New pedestrian bridge and trail on Central Ave at Lyons Ditch,
new multi-use trail between Memorial Ave. and Tungsten St.
Designing this year a pedestrian bridge over the McIntyre River on Oliver Rd & to improve Black Bay Bridge to better serve pedestrians
2038 target to complete these projects - when budget allows, funding challenges...
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What if we get it right by Ayana Elizabeth Johnson mixtape
music: Light On by Maggie Rogers
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On July 4th at 4 pm, join Grassy Narrows and Fort William First Nation in saying "No" to nuclear waste. Let them know you'll stand with them here: https://freegrassy.net/no-nuclear-waste-rally-thunder-bay Thanks for your support for the upcoming Rally on July 4th at 4pm at Waverly Park in Thunder Bay. You can RSVP here and see new socials below to share.
Please reach out with any questions and looking forward to seeing you all July 4th!
Dan
Watch and share this powerful reel by Grassy Narrows outlining their clear opposition to this project.
Join Grassy Narrows and Fort William First Nation in Thunder Bay as they say “No” to nuclear waste:
Date: July 4, 2025
Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Waverley Park (Red River Road & Algoma)
Sign up: https://freegrassy.net/no-nuclear-waste-rally-thunder-bay
Grassy Narrows First Nation, Fort William First Nation, and allies are calling on supporters to gather in Thunder Bay to oppose the nuclear waste storage site proposed near Ignace.
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Here is a petition to stop the federal Bill C-2 and one to stop the federal Bill C-5, the latter of which, according to West Coast Environmental Law, is "an irresponsible and anti-democratic law that will fast-track risky projects and do an end-run around science, Indigenous rights and public participation."
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The four first Nations of Agency One won their point: communities are joint owners of the lands in Fort Frances known as Point Park, on the shores of Rainy Lake on HWY 11 in the East end of town. Agency One includes Nigigoonsiminikaaning, Naicatchewenin, Couchiching, and Mitaanjigamiing First Nations. Fort France's claim to own Point Park once their 100 year lease expired in 2009 - was dismissed in Ontario Superior Court. The four nations are deciding now how best to use this land as the Gathering place of celebration and community that it has traditionally been.
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music: Aysanabee We were here
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Day before Indigenous People's Day - high School students who practice the Pow Wow skills from dancing to drumming, shared their knowledge with other students at WestGate, Lakehead Public School Board's first Pow-Wow Season kick Off event. Families invited.
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"Career Sampler" Trades & Tech Camp for grades 7-9 July 14-18 at Con College
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Hymers Fair Drama Camps July 7-11 (tech & audition) and Aug 25-29 807 632-2784 Shannon
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Book recommendation:
Leanne N Simpson Theory of Water
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New Vets College at LU - got $10 million
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music: Keep a Shelter Over Your Heart by Justin Jones
MixTape for the Anti-Apocalyse from What if we get it right by Ayana Elizabeth Johnson
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Willow Springs Market starts Friday June 27
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Eagle Lake Outfitters and camps working together to encourage boaters to NOT use forward-facing sonar to chase their trophy fish.
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Walk w Doc Mondays through Thursdays Rita St in Boulevard Park 7-8 June 16-27 nightly prizes (started last week) June & July registration now open: Ft Wllm; Port Arthur; Westfort; Court St; East End
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Thunder Bay Museum Historical Walking Tours $15 ($10 members)
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Where the line was drawn CPR, Treaties & the reshaping of nwo opens june 24 7 pm free w refreshments
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music: All for us by Labrinth, Zendaya
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Bioneers - Wade Crowfoot, California Nature Based Solution leadership: restoring ecosystems, integrating natural infrastructure into policy, building resilience and solutions: support sinks, reduce sources - California's Natural Resources Secretary since 2019
What on Earth - Goats as urban fire risk management heroes
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Pre-recording June 30 show with something not as date-specific as my usual Monday show
- so announcing a little early: Pride Festival & Parade July 5 parade 11, festival 1-5
https://thunderpride.ca/2025fest/
Theme: All in for Love: Global Pride, Infinite Friendship - Miles St to FriendShip Gardens 11 am on
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Fri online film debut: Caravan of Hope
Sat & Sun online movie & discussion The Power of Local c/o Permaculture Education Institute
Heather McLeod
Host & Producer
Former CBC journalist and host, recording artist and songwriter, published author and CFP (certified financial planner). I live on the edge of Thunder Bay on the homestead that my husband grew up on. We keep honey bees, laying hens, a market garden and (soon) goats. I moved here from Montreal in 2002 and never plan on leaving. I am tenth generation settler heritage.
