Joshua’s laws of summer fashion
I’d like to begin with shout-outs to everyone at Peawanuk, Attawapiskat, Kashechewan, Fort Albany and Moosenee Factory (combined) and finally, Marina Lebrun in Timmins, Ontario. Air Creebec flies into all these places and carries this wonderful magazine. I have never been to any of these northern Cree communities but I will plan a trip soon. Hopefully when I go, I’ll get to see my friends James Hookimaw and Theresa Spence! I’ve befriended the frontman from Midnight Shine on Instagram so I think I’ll have posse when I go. I wonder if they have a fiddle dance competition or a music festival. I’ll fire off an email to Nicole N. Raeuben because she knows everything. Jish-stug. Will keep you posted!
Summer has finally graced its presence upon us, and that means open-toe season is here! Let the toes rejoice and be well groomed. The horrid fashion faux pas of sandals and socks is a serious infringement on good taste. I don’t know why this is even allowed. There should be a resolution passed at the CNG AGA. I bet China has such law! If so, Tina Petawabano will tell us.
Going back to open toe, I think everyone should experience a pedicure once in a lifetime or every other month like I do – except summer when it’s once a month for this fashionable fella! When in the Cree Nation of Val-d’Or, go see Nathalie Fréchette at Carte Blanche in her salon located on 3rd Avenue (inside the RBC building). She does waxing too! Men, waxing your back is always good and your lady might even like you more 😉 That’s if you are mixed because most Cree men don’t have chest or back hair! Nathalie is not an eyesore and she can do wonders for your summer look. Trust me on this!
I am always on the look out for fresh, up-and-coming things, people and trends. I must say that sometimes I feel there is famine of these three categories. That ended when I started following this Cree fabulosity on Instagram. Patricia Ashley is a make-up artist originally from Mistissini but who now resides in Habsville. This is another lady who can do wonders for your look and confidence. I just love our young people following their passion. Follow Ashley’s Instagram handle “trishaashleigh” and be floored.
Speaking of fresh, there is a sound that has been covering the Cree Nation and the world by the enormous success of the N’we Jinan Eeyou Istchee album! I don’t know how to put this but I went into the ugly cry several times while listening to our youth shining through music! I believe that our youth will change our history.
Politics has overshadowed our culture, language and arts. I think the time has come when our youth shall bring in a new sound, a new wave in our midst. We have heard that through the N’we Jinan album. I am eternally happy of the new beauty, sound and eclectic personas that make our territory a great one. I encourage you all to download the album on iTunes. It’s that great. Big props to music/producer extraordinaire David Hodges for inspiring our young peeps!
From the northern communities in Ontario to ours in Quebec, we all have great and exceptional youth, let’s keep encouraging them to be the best they can be! Just a reminder: keep them toes fresh.