Gamzook’aamin aakoziwin

In 2021, Saugeen Ojibway Nation and Bruce Power entered into a new collaboration agreement to jointly market new isotopes in support of the global fight against cancer. The arrangement represents a framework for Bruce Power and the SON as partners who collaborate on a shared vision. It includes an equity stake for SON and revenue-sharing program that directly benefits the community all while supporting the global fight against cancer

Our Project name, Gamzook’aamin Aakoziwin, was developed by Polly Keeshig–Tobias, Knowledge Keeper, language speaker and member of Saugeen Ojibway Nation (Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation). Polly met with other SON Knowledge Keepers, language speakers and Elders to develop this name which translates to, “We are teaming up to fight the sickness”, and captures the spirit of the partnership – fighting cancer together.

Our Project art was created by Emily Kewageshig, an artist and member of Saugeen Ojibway Nation (Saugeen First Nation). The emblem represents a diversity of people working together towards healing, and is surrounded by a circle to capture the role that medical isotopes play in the global fight against cancer. Learn more about Emily’s art at www.emily-kewageshig.com