Great Lakes Now

Waves of Change: Meet Ojibwe leader, activist and water walker Sharon Day

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Waves of Change: Meet Ojibwe leader, activist and water walker Sharon Day

Waves of Change is an online interview series highlighting the diverse faces and perspectives shaping the environmental justice movement throughout the Great Lakes region.

Sharon Day is enrolled in the Bois Forte Band of Ojibwe and makes her home in Minnesota, where she is a founder and the executive director of the Indigenous Peoples Task Force, a vital provider of culturally appropriate health services, programs and housing.

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Cottage Life Ontario

Do you know the facts about fishers? The truth behind 4 common fisher misconceptions

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Fishers, often colloquially called “fisher cats,” are fascinating but misunderstood creatures. They belong to the weasel family (Mustelidae) and are known for their agility, hunting prowess, and important ecological role. … Continued

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