Chippewas of Rama

A shame but staying healthy is top priority. For more information please visit the Facebook page: facebook.com/RamaPowWow

May 5 is National Awareness Day of MMIW and Girls. While it is an American day of observance, we stand in solidarity with our Indigenous families south of the border. If posting on your social media, please use #MMIWG in your posts.

Rama Country Market: With nicer weather that community members are visiting the store more frequently to purchase non-essential items. To protect our community from potential virus exposure, we ask that you limit visits to the store. Stay home. Stay safe. Protect each other.

January 11th, 1864 Chief William Yellowhead returns from winter hunting grounds and fell ill, unfortunately passing on soon after. It has since come to light that Chief Yellowhead was of the Caribou Clan. His remains are still buried somewhere on the property of St. James Church.

Rama Recreation: Please be advised that due to the covid-19 restrictions there are currently no staff in the office. Please feel free to leave us a message should you need to and we will happily get back to you upon our return. Stay safe, stay healthy:)

Bells will be ringing 22 times at 1 p.m. and at 6 p.m. Rama United Church and churches throughout the area will join together in acknowledging the tragedy in Nova Scotia. Our hearts go out to the families and friends who have lost loved ones in this senseless tragedy. Miigwech

Congratulations to the winners of our Raised Garden boxes. Winners should contact Scott Marks at (705) 325-3611, ext. 1527. Kathleen Flemming Roberta McPhee Emerson Nanigishkung Karen Comego Caralee Valliere Lisa Snache Cassandra George Eden Cote Spring Cote Serena Benson

Message to Rama Harvesters Ojibway Bay Marina continues to be closed at this time due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Boat launching for recreational or sport purposes will not be accommodated. For Rama members, be advised that boat launching will be accommodated on a limited basis.