Elizabeth "Tshaukuesh" Penashue: Canoe Trip 2011 Photos

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Canoe Trip 2011 Photos

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TA LoefflerNovember 24, 2011 at 10:24 p.m.
Thanks for posting these wonderful photos of your canoe trip. I've always wanted to do it with you. Sorry to have missed another opportunity. Are you going out on the land in March? I canoed the Notakwanon River this summer and have fallen in love with Labrador.

I wanted to let you know that I nominated you for a Liebster Blog Award. If you are not familiar with it, feel free to check out my latest post. Thank you for sharing your journeys with us!
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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.

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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