About the Portage-In Event – 11 am on Thursday, August 28 2014 – See Media Advisory here
There will be a portage of canoes across the historic Bala portage from the Moon River landing to Lake Muskoka. The Wahta Chief will be available for interview.
Bala, Ontario, is located on Muskoka Road 169 approximately 200 km north of Toronto, and 25 km northwest of Gravenhurst.
Contact information:
♦ On-site contact: Karen Commandant, Wahta Mohawk Senior Administrator, cell: 705 644-9894
♦ Spokesperson: Chief Phillip Franks, Wahta Mohawks, cell: 705 528-9468
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CTV News and other media will be there too.
Come out to show that the general community supports the Wahta Mohawk’s concerns:
- If you would like to be part of the flotilla, be at the Town Docks on the Moon River at 10:30 am this Thursday August 28, 2014 with your canoe or kayak (and PFD and marine safety kit).
- Otherwise, be at the District property just south of the Bala north falls at 11:00 am.
This event is about the Bala Portage, so no red T-shirts and no signs. Those in attendance will be there in support of Wahta Mohawk and the Bala Portage.