5/16/2017 0 Comments FiddleheadsPicking fiddleheads is a springtime tradition for Ralph and I. We found an incredible patch along the Clearwater river, that in the early morning was magical with a light mist over the forest floor, as magical as a place littered with unnecessary dumping can be. One day all of these amazing spots will be gone, so what can we do to protect them? Cleaning up or closing off? At what point will the protection of natural traditional sites limit access from those who use it for traditional purposes? It is a conundrum that many land users face. For us, as the new generation of land users (well... me at least he he he) how can we find that balance?
Sometimes I feel that living a traditional lifestyle is slipping away, faster than I realize.
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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 |