Elizabeth "Tshaukuesh" Penashue: On the way to Gull Island

Thursday, October 22, 2009

On the way to Gull Island

We are walking now to Gull Island. We were delayed with starting the walk because of a tragic death of a leader in our community. We started walking on Monday 19 October. Everything is going very well. There are many children and young people on the walk and I am very happy. We have passed Muskrat Falls and will be at Gull Island in a couple days if everything goes well with the weather. We have had sunshine, rain and snow so far. Many people are supporting us. Please remember us as we walk.

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AnonymousNovember 3, 2009 at 9:56 a.m.
Hello Elizabeth: I came across your blog accidentally this morning and will post it as a link over here. I live in France but I was born in Québec. I will definitely be thinking of you all on your walk to Gull Island. Best to you, Renée Lucie Bourges
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I am an Innu woman living in Sheshatshui, Labrador. For many years I have committed my life to protecting the environment for my children and grandchildren. For over 13 years I have led a canoe trip and spring snowshoe walk for my people. Even when it’s hard, I go. Nothing stops me because “nutshimit” (the bush/country) is very important for our culture. Before I’m gone I want to see some change, I want to help my people and teach the children. I don’t want to see my children lose everything—I know we can’t go back to how things were, but I don’t want them to lose their Innu identity, culture and life.

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