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Wedding on the steps of First Church
1940s
Pikwakanagan, ON

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The first Catholic Church on the reserve, which had two rows of pews and a central box-stove for heat, was built by parishioners;

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Church Picture c 1911
1911
Pikwakanagan, ON

Credits:
First Church

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it was replaced by the current in 1954. Now, a priest comes from Eganville to say mass each Sunday.

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August and Roxy Commanda Wedding
1950s
Pikwākanagān, ON

Credits:
Selena Roesler

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Some of us are strong traditionalists, some walk both Christian and Red Road together and some of us are undecided.

Although some of us are willing to share our beliefs, it has never been our way to tell others
what they should believe.

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Dorothy Commanda
1980
Pikwakanagan, ON

Credits:
Dorothy Commanda

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In 1977 we built Tennisco Manor for people of various ages requiring supportive housing. A
new facility, which will also have self-contained apartments was built in 2009.

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William Commanda with Shelley and Alanna
1970
Teepee Village, Golden Lake, ON

Credits:
Selena Roesler

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In 1984 we built a ball field.

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Batters up 1989
1989
Pikwakanagan, ON

Credits:
Pikwakanagan Ball Field

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In 1989, the Makwa Community Centre for classes, events, recreational activities and presentations, was completed. It is currently undergoing refurbishing.

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Also in 1989, Pikwākanagān hired a Community Health Representative; programs for medical transportation, drug and alcohol and community health were instituted. A health manager was hired and the current health centre was built and opened in 1998.

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In 2003, our current administration building replaced the old cement block one. It houses Chief and council and several departments: education, economic initiatives, social services, lands, estates and membership, and public works.