As the designated “Indigenous Liaison” for CPAWS-Saskatchewan, I was asked to write a piece to celebrate Indigenous History Month this June. I must admit, at first, I was a bit stumped as to how I would convey the importance of this event and intimated on how to explain that working with indigenous peoples has helped to shape my life.
Community Feature: Kevin Wesaquate
The project began for me as a child growing up on Piapot First Nation. It really began as I picked Misaskwatomina (Saskatoon Berries) with my Kokom and Mosom. Finding shade in the Qu’applle Valley underneath trees as we picked berries. These memories are precious and are moments that bind families together. These are memories that many Indigenous families as we harvested this food from the land.
Community Feature: Barb Stefanyshyn-Coté
Black Fox Farm and Distillery is many things— a labour of love, a passion-driven business, and one of the most successful distilleries in Canada. With internationally rated spirits, this family-run farm is dedicated to energy-efficient and ecologically sustainable practices. At the helm of this ship is Barb Stefanyshyn-Coté and her husband John Coté.
Community Feature: Outter Limits
As a store, they encourage you take a moment and breathe in the nature around you. It’s pretty amazing, the beauty you can see in your own backyard.
Community Feature: Kim Derkach, RN
Every day registered nurses, doctors and other health care providers care for individuals who are extremely unwell and/or infectious. This is our job, our passion.
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