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WATER WALKERS
An Anishinaabe water walk has become a spiritual a woman carries the feather if a man is unavailable. The
practice of connection to the water. Our lakes, streams, water walkers pray and give thanks for the life-giving
and rivers are under increasing threat from pollution water. It is a chance for us to thank water and recognize
and development. The water walk connects all of us all she does for us. It is a way to show our responsibility
spiritually to the waters that allow us to live. It is a to take care of the water. The water responds to us with
time for us to pray for the health and well-being of all a feeling of love. The Anishinaabeg love water, honour
the waters. water, and care for water.
Women take turns carrying a copper kettle full of water Miigwetch.
and are joined by a man carrying an eagle feather staff;
WORDS TO KNOW
miigwetch (me-gwet-ch):
thank you
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