Wabishgiiquanabek (White Feather Women)

Louise Gail Morrison, Wabishgiiquanabek (White Feather Women), 59, surrounded by family, peacefully passed away on October 28, 2026, at Thunder Bay Regional Health Science Centre (TBRHSC). Louise was born April 19, 1967, in Rainy River, Ontario. She was the daughter of predeceased Christine (Andy) and Hughie (Morrison).

Louise grew up on Lake of the Woods, where she loved to fish with her family all year round. Louise loved to cook, she was especially known for her frybread made with love.

She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She never shied away from a visit to Manitoba to see her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed the little moments like cleaning fish with her brother Bill and going to powwows with her family. She also enjoyed socializing at the local bingos with her siblings and other family members. She was also an active member in the community and enjoyed going to workshops.

Louise is survived by her husband Jamie (Archie); her children Amanda (Derek Mckay) and Dennis Jr. (Elaine Copenace); grandsons Malik, Memphis, Marek and Maze (Mckay); granddaughters Mackenzie and Meadow (Mckay), Hannah and Layla (Copenace); and her great-grandson Migizii. She is also survived by her sister Ann (Hiller) and brother Bill (Morrison); her many nieces and nephews Belinda, Leon, Danielle, Justin, Adam, Brandon and Saige.

She is predeceased by her daughter Kaitlynn (Archie); brother David (Morrison); grandson Jaiden (Morrison); niece Jaimelee (Derouin); brother-in-law Jim (Hiller).

Wake and traditional service will be held at Big Grassy Hall. Wake started on Sunday, November 1, at 4 p.m. and a traditional Anishinaabe funeral service was held on Monday, November 2, at 10 a.m. and was officiated by respected elder Tommy Councillor. There will be a feast to follow. The family welcomed friends and loved ones to celebrate the life of Louise.

Forever loved, deeply missed, and never forgotten.

Baamaapii giga-waabamin – until we meet again.

Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home Ltd., Emo, Ontario.