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SHOAL LAKE, Ontario (May 26, 2011) – Today, the Mother Earth Water Walk crossed from Manitoba into Ontario, carrying the copper pail of Hudson’s Bay water and the along with the eagle staff into the Kenora area Friday and Saturday.
The Walkers are resting tonight in Shoal Lake.
Check out the Interactive Map with GPS.
Founded in 2003, the Mother Earth Water Walk, led by Anishinaabe women, are welcoming all media, local Anishinaabeg communities and the residents of northwestern Ontario to celebrate the northern journey of the water.
The purpose of the Walk is to spread the message of the importance and sacredness of water and the need to ensure it remains clean for future generations.
WHAT:
Arrival of the Mother Earth Water Walk into Kenora and Northwestern Ontario
WHO:
Josephine Mandamin, founder Mother Earth Water Walk
Debby Danard, lead walker – North
Anishinaabe Women, First Nations supporters
Local First Nations leaders and Elders
WHEN:
Friday, May 27, 2011 at approximately 4 p.m.
Arrival in Kenora
Welcoming Feast at 5:30 p.m.
Women’s Place
530 3rd Street North
Kenora, Ontario
NOTE: On Saturday, May 28, some of the Walkers will return for the Common Ground Spring Feast that starts at 12 noon on Tunnel Island.
The 2011 Water Walk will unite all the waters of North America walking from all four directions including Hudson’s Bay, Gulf of Mexico, Atlantic Ocean and Pacific Ocean.
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