Frontiers Foundation presents: "Tikanagan Dreams, Batchawana Bay (click to see video)", the first of three 8 minute promotional videos, of the work of this Canadian non-profit Aboriginal organization. "Tikanagan" is an Anishnabe word for the elegantly practical Aboriginal invention of a baby cradle board, that has inspired many modern versions of this baby back pack. Every First Canadian mother dreams for her child to be safe and snug in a warm decent home. This first segment focuses on Frontiers' activities, in the Northern Ontario Metis community of Batchawana Bay, 42 miles north of Sault Ste. Marie, on the coast of Lake Superior.

For forty years, Frontiers has maintained its "Operation Beaver" program, partnering with Canadian Aboriginal families, in home improvement or new home construction projects. Mostly by their own efforts and their own resources, these families have transformed their homes; with the help of local and some international volunteers. Over the years, there were forty Frontiers home improvement projects and ten new home constructions in this community.

The stars of this video are the people of Batchawana Bay; such as, Iolene & Olaf Bjornaa, Nora & Brian Whitmill, Frances Elie & Larry Andrews, Jo Anne & Lee Dinsmore; and, our English Operation Beaver volunteer, Peter Moran, who has worked in the area over the past ten years.

Join Frontiers in helping to build a better Canada; as, the proud embrace of our culture begins with honouring our First Nations People. If you would like to receive a copy of this video, please email or write to: Frontiers Foundation, 419 Coxwell Avenue, Toronto, ON, M4L 3B9; with a donation to offset the cost of mailing.