Lake Superior Waterways Podcast

Where we listen to and learn from our watershed

Episode 1. Pigeon River: Multiple Viewpoints

In this episode, you’ll hear from the voices of poet Taina Chahal-Maki, Lakehead University researcher Charles Levkoe, Cyanobacteria scientist Nathan Wilson, and the Lake Superior Living Labs Network coordinator Rachel Portinga. Join us in listening to these multiple viewpoints.  

Episode 2. Kaministiquia River: Confluence Across Time

In this episode, you’ll hear from the voices of artist, activist, educator, and environmentalist Betty Carpick, Lakehead University archaeologist Matthew Boyd, and Elder Gene Nowegejick. Join us in listening to stories of confluence across time.   

Watercolor painting in various blue hues, loosely in the shape of Lake Superior, on white background
Betty Carpick ~ Gichigamiing Basin (2024)
(48 cm x 36 cm)
Handmade Wild Blueberry Ink made with 2024 Snowmelt + Handmade Copper Carbonate Ink on Watercolour Paper.
Photo Credit: Marc Doucette

Episode 3. Nipigon River: Cascading Diversion

In this episode, you’ll hear from the voices of Parks Canada & Lake Superior National Marine Conservation Area researcher Lisa Sonnenburg and the coordinator of the The North Shore of Lake Superior Remedial Action Plan, Tim Hollinger. Join us in listening to these cascading diversions.

Episode 4. Longlac: Reverse Flow

In this episode, you’ll hear from the voice of Longlac First Nation band member and knowledge keeper Marcel Bananish. Join us in listening to this Reverse Flow.

Thank you to Gavin Shields for hosting the podcasts and to Nathan Pakka for audio editing.