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“Stories of buried gold” in Penetang
The Toronto Star’s July 22, 1921 article, Strange Old Legends Surround Penetang , chronicles the region’s vibrant and resilient Métis...


“One instinctively treats Paul Vasseur with respect”
The Toronto Star’s 1921 article, Strange Old Legends Surround Penetang , shares colourful stories about several of Pinery Point’s “virile...


Strange Old Legends Surround Penetang
On July 22, 1921, the Toronto Star published Strange Old Legends Surround Penetang , an article chronicling the region’s distinct and...


The 1814 Raid on Sault Ste. Marie
On July 21, 1814, in the final year of the War of 1812, American military forces raided Sault Ste. Marie, aided by the naval schooners...


John Saunders’ Autobiography
On July 18, 1876, Abitibi Inland Métis Community member, Reverend John Saunders (Sanders), published an autobiography chronicling his...


John Saunders Pt. 4: Called to Service
In 1870, after a decade-long career with the Hudson’s Bay Company, John Saunders was ready for a change. Inspired by his former teacher,...
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