Elizabeth "Tshaukuesh" Penashue: July 2010

Thursday, July 01, 2010

Poster for Canoe trip 2010 coming up in August!

Elizabeth & Francis canoing on Lake Melville during Aboriginal Day at Sheshatshiu.

Elizabeth and Francis by Muskrat Falls along Mista Shipu, one of the proposed Hydro development sites.

Welcome

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.

How to get involved

Send your friends an email letting them know about Elizabeth’s blog so they can learn about what she is doing for her people and the land. Elizabeth hopes this blog will help people understand why she does what she does and why it’s so important.

Make a donation to "Innu Pikasiun Nutshimit," the foundation that supports Elizabeth's walks, canoe trips and activities that help protect Innu culture and environment. Send donations directly to Elizabeth Penashue, Box 197, Sheshatshiu, Labrador, A0P 1M0, Canada, or to International Campaign for the Innu and the Earth, P.O. Box 52007, Oakville, ON, L6J 7N5, Canada