Wahnapitae Elders Gathering a success

WAHNAPITAE FIRST NATION – Participants lend their personal touch in decorating a feast bag during Wahnapitae First Nation’s Elders and Local Knowledge Gathering held in July.

Union of Ontario Indians FASD Lake Huron worker Laura Liberty facilitated the session that encouraged individuals to carry their own utensils and dishes when attending a gathering or feast.

Reducing the amount of waste generated from paper plates and plastic utensils is just one small step in protecting our Mother Earth. Participants also learned of the importance of lifting and praying for the water every day to ensure it will be clean for many generations to come. Several youth who attended the session had a keen interest in the project and much hope for the future of the Anishinabek Nation.