THUNDER BAY — As traditional powwow season starts to resume around the Thunder Bay district, there's a good chance of bumping into Nevaeh Morriseau, or be inspired by her.
The 16-year-old Fort William First Nation resident, who has been involved in traditional Indigenous dancing and teaching for several years, is determined to ensure the lifestyle she loves never slips away.
Morriseau said this week that at presentations, "I talk about my story, how I started dancing, and what it means to me."
On her Facebook page, Morriseau says "My passion is to share our Anishinaabe traditions to ensure preservation of our cultural practices."
Though life inevitably dishes out its "ups and downs," Morriseau says it's important to return to the traditional symbolic circle and ceremonies.
A regular at powwow events, she immerses herself in the traditional colourful regalia and "all that good energy."
Morriseau requests an honorarium for her presentations. She can be reached by email at [email protected].
Meanwhile, a separate regalia workshop is to be held at Fort William First Nation next week.
"Preference will be given to those who do not have regalia," an event bulletin says.
Those who want to register for the workshop can contact Fort William First Nation's health reception office by calling 807-622-8802 or sending an email to [email protected].
The Chronicle Journal / Local Journalism Initiative
