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Age: 19
Community: Oji-Cree from Winnipeg (Originally from Sandy Lake First Nation)
Languages: English
Hobbies: Volunteering at Ka Ni Kanichihk
Favourite music: The drum
Favorite foods: Wild meat, bannock
(Statistics Canada)
Name: Sandy Lake First Nation
Population: 1, 843 (2006)
Languages: Oji-Cree andEnglish
Area: 45.69 square km
Economy: Fishing, Trapping, and Forestry
Aaron talks about growing up on Sandy Lake First Nation in Ontario.
He also talks about the role of the Northern Store on reserves.
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When Aaron was young, his family moved to Winnipeg. Adjusting was difficult at first.
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Aaron explains what it means to be Anishinabe and the importance of humour to his people.
He also talks about the importance of elders’ teachings in his life.
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Aaron talks about growing up in a multi-cultural environment.
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Aaron talks about an encounter he had with someone during a plane ride from Edmonton to Winnipeg. For Aaron, being open to communication goes a long way in understanding new cultures.
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What Aaron wants to do with his life.
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