Water Walks
Water Walks is a global movement of walks around the Great Lakes.[1]
In Anishinabek News
- February 2022: These walks were conducted around the Great Lakes and along the St. Lawrence River to advocate for water protection. The walks inspired many people to start similar initiatives in their own communities.[2]
- January 2023: Sheila Decorte and a group of Indigenous women conduct these walks within the Thunder Bay region. The walks are intended to bring attention to the importance of water.[3]
- January 2026: The movement was started by Josephine Mandamin and involved walking around all five Great Lakes. Isaac Murdoch highlighted the walks as a significant global movement during his presentation in Thunder Bay.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Storytelling with Isaac Murdoch at Lakehead University", Anishinabek News, 13 January 2026 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Legacy of former Anishinabek Nation Chief Water Commissioner Josephine Mandamin honoured in Pickering", Anishinabek News, 2 February 2022 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Lakehead University’s hosts Indigenous Student Services Centre Winter Feast", Anishinabek News, 25 January 2023 (archived copy; original article).