Back from the Spring Walk 2012

We got back from the walk on March 28. I was very happy that we made it again to Pants Lake. Last time when I went on the walk, we never finished because of the weather.   I was also very happy to have the students from the school join me for the first week and some of my grandchildren for the rest of the walk. 

I am 67 years old now and have done this walk for a number of years, and still the meshkinou (the path) is almost the same, not much has changed. I was very happy during the walk and slept so well. Now that I'm back, I'm not sleeping as well, wishing I was back in Nutshimit.

I want to thank you all for your support!  

Enjoy the photos and click on them to make them bigger.  

Spring Walk Begun

On Monday, March 5, we began our spring walk into the Mealy Mountains to Pants Lake.  It was a beautiful clear day; we are having such good weather.  My son, 3 grandsons, 3 granddaughters and a few others are along and others will be joining the trip as we go. This year 10 students from the Sheshatshiu school, along with their teacher, joined the walk for the first week.  Please pray for us over the next month.

Spring Walk Poster 2012

Canoe trip story on MCC website

Read about the canoe trip in this story posted on the Mennonite Central Committee Canada website.

Canoe Trip 2011 Photos

Canoe Trip 2011 - Revised Dates

Note: The dates of the trip have changed to August 16-26!

Click on the images above to view a flyer and poster announcing what will most likely be Elizabeth and Francis' last canoe trip coming up this summer 2011. Please consider supporting them financially in their efforts to include youth, as well as their ongoing efforts to maintain their culture and protect the river!

Spring Snowshoe Walk

I left February 15 and we came home March 1. We made it to the base of the Mealy Mountains. The weather has changed a lot and the snow is very soft. To go up the mountain you have to cross back and forth over a stream and there were a lot of holes. It would have been very dangerous for the children. We didn’t have too many helpers either. I also wanted to be back in the community for some panel discussion and meetings regarding the Hydro dam.

I felt a bit sad coming home, since we didn’t make it all the way to Pants Lake. I was still happy to have walked again though. Even though our group was small, there were 10 of us when we started; I felt there were many people supporting us. I do this for the young children.

I am happy everything went well. Two of my young grandchildren came with me—one 5 year old and one 4. Sometimes they walked and sometimes they went on the skidoo with their grandfather. I’m glad they didn’t give up. We finished as far as we could go because the weather was not too good this year. I am a bit tired now, but will write more later. Thank you.