A Top 5 for 2023 is, for this reporter who climbed aboard the Dougall Media ship in mid-September, a top 5 for about three months. Herewith, a rundown of what I think are the most interesting articles I wrote for NWOnewswatch in 2023 …
1. Ignace is getting most of the media attention on the nuclear-waste issue, but the willingness of Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation members is at least as important. WLON’s Adaptive Phased Management team let us in on the process there. DGR decision time ahead at Wabigoon Lake
2. Emily Mandamin’s success on the basketball court is an inspiration to Treaty 3 girls. Recognition from Canada’s sole NBA franchise was icing on the cake. Big week for hoopster Emily Mandamin
3. Speaking of inspiration, new Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew’s story provides plenty of that. And it was cause for celebration in Onigaming, the Treaty 3 community where he has roots. As Manitobans vote, Onigaming watches
4. ONWA has made a tradition of holding a Poetry Night on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. I had a great interview with one of the night’s participants. 'Strong hands' and poetry against violence
5. LGBTQ groups in the region and across Canada had concerns about “transphobic rhetoric” coming from the Conservative Party. Kenora’s Conservative MP didn’t want to talk about it. LGBTQ groups want to talk, MP doesn't
