06/16/2026
We honor our Elders who forged the path for us, striving to safeguard the lands of our ancestors for future generations.
It requires perseverance and commitment to ensure that the upcoming generations can enjoy their inherent rights to the land.
"It is said when God made this world, he made many different things, that is why the newcomers and First Nations people must help each other and work together." Elder - Black Lake First Nation
Picture: North of 60 Negotiation Team - Ottawa late 1980's
Front row, left to right: Late Peter Brook, late John E. McDonald, late August Mercredi, Felix Lockhart
Back row, left to right: Antoine Michel, unknown, unknown, Gladys Powderhorn, Ray Funk, Ben Denechezhe, unknown, unknown
Sitting middle: Illa Bussidor