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PARTNERSHIP WITH ANISHINABEK ELDERS
PARTNERSHIP WITH ANISHINABEK ELDERS This past spring Icon Shoes partnered with Pelly Agency Anishinabek Elders of Kamsack to support their therapeutic on-the-land camp. The camps are elder-led and and with use of their culture, language, traditions and ceremonies create healing and wholesome essential to those who struggle. "The whole issue of the teachings of the culture, traditions, is the issue of the loss of identity of our children, the loss of our language," said Anishinabek elder, Ted Quewezance. Icon Shoes is selling decals and pins to commemorate those affected by residential schools. The proceeds will go towards the elders to support their programs. The company's marketing division, Icon Media, will also help entrepreneurs from Kamsack and other areas market their products, to help contribute to an on-reserve economy. "It's our responsibility as leaders, to try to fill that gap and that's why I'm really excited about this partnership," said Chief of Keeseekoose First Nation, Lee Kitchemonia See more: https://saskatoon.ctvnews.ca/saskatoon-shoe-store-gives... #CTVNews #indigenouscircle