The spring break-up of ice on Lake of the Woods has long been closely followed by residents. Besides the necessity of the opening of the lake for transportation and communication purposes, there naturally developed a competition to be the first boat to navigate through the ice floes in the early spring.
For the month of June, free copies of the “Bakaan nake’ii ngii-izhi-gakinoo’amaagoomin: We were taught differently” will be available at the Lake of the Woods Museum.