b'INDIGENOUS MOTHERHOODREINFORCING TEACHINGS Teedlys daughter Ahkamayimo has beenEverything is rooted back within the land.There is one piece of land that holdsattending Culture Camps held on this land particular significance for the Linklaterfor as long as she can remember. OriginallyNot only has this land been the site of useful family. Decades ago, Walters sister marriedstarted by Mariea and Walter, everyCulture Camps, it has also brought other into the Whitecap Dakota First Nation insummer the family would gather on theforms of healing. After my late Nimosm Saskatchewan. Ever since, this land hasland for five to seven days. We would just[grandfather] passed away, my mom really become a vital part of maintaining inter- camp out on the land, recalls Ahkamayimo.struggled, recalls Ahkamayimo. She spent generational family connections.There would be workshops by mya lot of time at Whitecap, to help her heal. aunts and uncles. They gave us teachings and sweats. Simply being with the land can spark healing, adds Ahkamayimo, especially With the strong example of two generationswhen youve been going to that land for a of women before her, Ahkamayimo has noquarter century. doubt as to the importance of this connec-tion. I agree with my mom, about howAll three women also speak to the import-Indigenous people need the land, she says.ance of ceremony and staying connected We care.We help Indigenous individuals, communities, and organizations manage risks and protect their economic wellbeing.Visittipionline.cato learn how.National Head Office: Suite 100-1075 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, MBSaskatoon Office: 160-217 Joseph Okemasis Drive, Saskatoon, SKEdmonton Office: 17533-106 Avenue NW. Edmonton, ABPhone number: 1-855-266-TIPI (8474)Ontario Native Womens Association29'