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Launching Our Pow Wow Trail Special

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We are excited to officially launch our Pow Wow Trail Special this weekend May 16, 2026 at the 32nd Walpole Island Pow Wow.

To celebrate, every purchase made at our booth will include a free mysterious gift as a small token of our appreciation. It is our way of saying miigwech for your support and for being part of this journey with us.

Each piece we create carries intention, care, and a story. Sharing this with you in a space filled with song, dance, and connection makes this moment even more meaningful.

Come Visit Us

If you are attending, we would love for you to visit us along the pow wow trail. Whether you are looking for a meaningful gift, something to brighten your home, or simply want to connect, you are always welcome at our space.

We look forward to seeing you this weekend.

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Ted Turner’s Buffalo Legacy.

I have always found it fascinating how Ted Turner helped bring back the American bison, restoring not just a species but part of the land’s natural story. He owns just under 2 million acres in Montana set aside for buffalo and wildlife. Back in 2019, after learning about his work, I felt moved to send him one of our buffalo styled tipi nightlight as a simple way to acknowledge the care and respect he showed for the land.

To my surprise, I received a thoughtful thank you letter in return.

With his passing on May 6, 2026, it feels important to share that moment and reflect on the legacy he leaves behind, one rooted in stewardship, restoration, and a deep respect for nature.

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The story behind the picture.

In 1967 I was 10 yrs old and I had a very,very important job that day.

That day the lieutenant general was visiting The Canadian Indian Center of Toronto at 210 Beverly St. My mother was the executive director and she had me all spiffed up for the day.

So as Lieutenant General Michener bent over to me and told me that I had a very important job this morning, and I looked up at him and said yes sir I know. I will never forget that day it was like royalty. I found out later from my dad that the gentleman whom I had guarded his hat was an arm of the Queen so to speak .

Well when we were at a Pow-Wow of the New Credit in 2017 I saw something really strange to say the least. Imagine 2 suits with ear wires in 90 degree heat, so as I speculated there was a lady in a bright red dress with a war veteran at her beckon call.

I waited for her to do the rounds, but when she came to our vendor booth, she was steered to another venue. Not to be ignored, I told my daughter to grab a Blue Jays Ti-Pi night light and go catch up to the lady; give her the ti-pi as a gift and say it really slowly but be cool about it, after all there were secret agents with guns hovering around her every move. Well of course my wife went running behind her to get a picture.

To this day my daughter gets an invitation to a Levee every year since that day.

So 50 years after I meet royalty, my little girl also knows a person in higher places.