 T-shirt, check.
Selfie, check. Now to slightly stretch it out so I can wear it in public. I was drawn to the Strong, Resilient, Indigenous tshirts primarily because of the 2016 Wildfire. The Indigenous communities in this region were beyond resilient, resourceful and there for us. We evacuated to Fort McMurray First Nation #468, who within minutes of the first evacuation alarm had reached out offering shelter. You will hear similar stories in Fort McKay, Janvier, Fort Chipewyan and Conklin. Open doors and arms welcomed the exhausted residents of Fort McMurray, Saprae Creek and later Anzac for hours, days and in many cases weeks. I am so proud to be Indigenous, when times are beyond difficult, our resilience and strength shines the brightest of lights. Thank you to all of the First Nations, Metis and Rural communities. Never too late to be grateful. #woodbuffalostrong To order your own, go to Spreadshirt
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I grew up in Athabasca, AB and have spent the majority of my life in Northern Alberta or Montreal, PQ. My husband has been in Fort McMurray since the 70s and continues to love this town and all that it has to offer. We are avid outdoor enthusiasts, spending our summer weekends quadding and camping. As Opimian members we thoroughly enjoy wine pairings and tastings and are working on our wine collection. Ralph is a carpenter by trade and has framed more houses in Fort McMurray than I could count and knows the city inside and out. I work all throughout the region from the NWT to Janvier for the tribal council. My passion is doodling and photography which is featured throughout the website (various mediums), writing, Indigenous studies, and learning in general. Categories |
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