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in si de ha lto n. co m O ak vi lle B ea ve r | T hu rs da y, Ju ly 7, 20 22 | 10 E X P L O R E R U R A L O N T A R I O CATCH 2 0 2 2 V I S I T O R G U I D E SPECIALDIGITALISSUE Scan to Download and read your FREE copy today! Inside are all the ingredients for planning a one-of-a-kind adventure. As a Maritimer with a French-Acadian and Métis heritage, I come from the town of Yarmouth, a small fishing village in rural No- va Scotia, where the largest building is a four-story ho- tel. The seawater there goes beyond the horizon, and the stars are distinguished by the lack of lamp posts and street lights. I grew up with an adven- turous family, boating to is- lands on weekends to dig clams, camping through the summer with friends and hunting the winter months for rabbits. But like most Canadians who wish to receive a legal education, I was inevitably shuffled to the populated lands of Ontario, which holds eight of the 20 law schools in Canada. Now a resident of Bur- lington, I am a student of the Lincoln Alexander School of Law at Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly known as Ryer- son). It is a wonderful place with wonderful people. But since being exposed to the many turns and shortcuts of the Common Law (which happens to resemble an oversized, intricate snakes-and-ladders board), I am undecided when it comes to selecting an area of law to practise. But I do know I enjoy writing. And that is my entrance here, as Metroland's Indig- enous summer journalist. I am both thankful and ex- cited to bring local First Nation matters to light, with an engaging and edu- cational heartbeat. As I work alongside the Halton news department, I plan to put my legal knowl- edge to work by investigat- ing current Indigenous is- sues in Ontario and in- forming our readers on how they may be impacted. Kyle G. MacDonald studies law and is a sum- mer student journalist. He is of Métis heritage and is part of our commitment to telling Indigenous stories in authentic voices. He can be reached at kymacdon- ald@metroland.com. HAPPY TO JOIN METROLAND HALTON TEAM OPINION EAGER TO BRING FIRST NATIONS MATTERS TO LIGHT, WRITES KYLE G. MACDONALD KYLE G. MACDONALD Column This summer, Oakville's Downtown Business Im- provement Area (BIA) and TD Bank are bringing the TD Summer Music Series to Town Square and along the streetscape every Saturday in July and August. The TD Summer Music Series is a free community event, sponsored by TD Bank, which highlights lo- cal talent and features live performances from more than 15 bands, musicians and singers. "At TD, we believe when people are connected through music, good things can happen," said Amy Ha- nen, associate vice presi- dent, social impact, TD Bank Group. In July, the lineup for the TD Summer Music Series features artists such as: the Sean Stanley Trio, Natasha Meister, Colin Gray, Mike Kirkopoulos and Ellen Daly. In August you can expect to hear from performers like: Steel Drum Hu, Kyler Tapscott, YASSiN & Sean Terrio, Antonella Vizzini and Zohra Kassam. Said Adrienne Gordon, executive director, Down- town Oakville BIA, "The TD Summer Music Series is open for all ages and has a variety of music genres so there truly is something for everyone." Live music and perfor- mances will be presented in the downtown core every Saturday in July and Au- gust from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. For a full listing of live performances, visit oakvil- ledowntown.com/td-sum- mer-music-series. SUMMER MUSIC SERIES COMING TO DOWNTOWN OAKVILLE NEWS The TD Summer Music Series is a free community event running throughout the summer. TD Bank image "The TD Summer Music Series is open for all ages and has a variety of music genres so there truly is something for everyone." Adrienne Gordon, executive director, Downtown Oakville BIA