A creature appearing in the mythology of the Algonquian people who are native to northern US and Canada, who is malevolent, cannibalistic and capable of transforming or possessing humans

Windigo,

(Wittigo), legendary human-like monster that lives in the forests of Quebec, Canada.

Windigo psychosis - severe anxiety neurosis with special reference to food, manifested in melancholia, violence, and obsessive cannibalism, occurring among Canadian Indians.

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Windigo is the 2013 recipient of the PDAC's Skookum Jim Award, which acknowledges Aboriginal achievement in the mining industry.

First Nations flair: Aboriginal excellence to be honoured at PDAC

The professionalization of the decision making through lawyers takes law out of the hands of people, like I was describing in that Windigo story.

Creating an indigenous legal community

In addition to catering, Windigo offers laundry, camp management, janitorial, light housekeeping and heavy-duty janitorial services.

Catering to the North: Sioux Lookout company meets camp's culinary needs

In talking with its manager, Mason said Windigo deals with 40 local companies to procure supplies.

Opportunity knocks

Howard Anderson, Grand Chief of SFNVA and National Chief of the Round Table of Veterans of Canada, with FSIN support staff Roberta Soo-Oyewaste, Spencer Greyeyes and Kariah Windigo, has been spreading the word in Saskatchewan, seeking information on First Nation veterans.

Saskatchewan veterans air national concerns on provincial tour

The 50-page agreement covers many issues, and includes the interests of the Windigo and Shibogama First Nation councils, Placer Dome Inc., TVX Gold Inc., the federal government, and the province.

Thirty per cent Native employment at mine (Musselwhite Mine in northwestern Ontario)

Jim Windigo wasn't even scheduled to give a presentation at the Aboriginal Peoples' Conference in Thunder Bay, Ont.

Heartfelt ideas shared at peoples' conference

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