Meet Washow’s Managers

Well it is high time that we formally introduce ourselves.  As Washow Lodge’s managers we’ve been working hard behind the scenes to finalize all programs, services, and info pertaining to Washow.  Although a long process, things have been coming along grand and we look forward to opening Washow Lodge’s doors with the community as soon as we get our final stamp of approval at the end of this week.

Until that time, we’d like to introduce ourselves to those who don’t know us already:

Sinclair Trapper – “I’ve been hired as the Operations Manager for Washow Lodge.  Although I’ve been based out of Moose Factory since I started on back in March, I will be spending most of my time out in Hannah Bay once Washow Lodge is operating.  My traditional camp is out across the creek from Washow and my trap line is in that area, along the Harricanaw River and out to Hannah Bay.  I have fond memories of growing up out there and harvesting the land and want to share those memories with guests.  I will be making sure operations run smoothly and safely and I have a few good stories to share also.”

Sinclair Trapper on his homeland

Becky Pelkonen – “I’ve been working as Washow’s Marketing and Development Manager since February, 2009.  I guess I’m an outsider to the community here, but feel like the James Bay region is becoming ‘home’ and I love and respect the Cree way of life.  My passion lies in making tourism work for a community and making experiences incredible for guests in return.  I’m so excited about how Washow Lodge is taking shape and feel our local Cree hosts have so much to offer.  They don’t hold back in sharing their knowledge and stories and they certainly don’t hold back in sharing laughs either!  We all look forward to hosting guests soon…welcome!”

Becky Pelkonen in Moose Factory

“NO more plastic bags!” says Moose Factory

Washow Lodge wants to congratulate the entire island of Moose Factory for committing to “go green” by banning plastic bags at all stores on the island.  Northern Stores, Moose Cree First Nation, and the MoCreebec Council of Cree Nation have all committed to banning plastic bags.  We all feel that it was a move that needed to happen and as a community-based business conscious of our own ecological footprint, we are proud of our community for taking this step.  CONGRATULATIONS!

Greetings to MCFN from Nisga’a Nation

Please see below a message from Alvin of the Nisga’a Nation in Northern B.C..  Meegwetch, Alvin from Washow Lodge for your kind words…

“Greetings from the Nisga’a Nation, I come from the Nisga’a Community of New Aiyansh, which is located in northern British Columbia. Goggle Nisga’a and you will get on our governing body web-site Nisga’a Lisims Government. We are very interested (in Washow), this is a vision I saw for our children and youth, to keep the culture and tradition strong through our most valuable asset , our ELDERS. If you see it, you believe it, you will receive it.

Enjoy your new Journey, I know its going to be awesome

– Alvin”