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Don’t Mess With Female Pyrates!
We frequently speak about the fact that a Pyrate crew was big on equality – one o’ the earliest forms o’ Democracy anywhere; equal pay for equal work, profit sharing, incentive bonuses, injury compensation…rum & BBQ! This attracted folk from all walks o’ life – though often those most disenfranchised, taken for granted, or openly…
History & Integrity
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Shield The People – Save The Earth
Oyate Wahacanka– Shield The People! Keystone Tar Sands / XL Pipeline. Nearly everyone is familiar with these words and most have at least some opinion about what they represent. Those who are willing to sacrifice the very things which make life possible on this planet for personal gain, they mean fabulous wealth and power. For some,…
Up From The Depths…
…comes our new website! While we’re still getting things shipshape, we hope ye like the new & improved site…it makes it easier to let ye know what we’re up to! Like this, for instance…. FYI, this was during the first annual Day Of 1000 Canoes…great fun for all who participated!
Walking Tour & Art Crawl
Join us in Downtown Port Colborne for our first walking tour of the season! Coincidentally, during the 7th annual Art Crawl. Sat. 24 June, 2pm & 7pm. Tales o’ pyracy on the Great Lakes, shipwrecks, the War of 1812 and the greatest secret about the Welland Canal ye’ll ever hear! Meet us at the Compass…

