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June 20

Surveying a grave site with two Elders. Afterwards we went hunting for fungus to smudge. In the evening Emily and I were invited to a informal community meeting concerning the upcoming chief and council elections.

June 21

During the Aboriginal Day celebrations I learned how to identify different animal trails and set a snare. I also finally learned how to make bannock on a stick and indian tacos.

June 22

A officer from Indian Affairs came into the Band Office today for Treaty Annuity Day. The RCMP officer pictured above ceremoniously hands $5 to each First Nation and shakes their hand.

June 23

Spent the day running errands with our supervisor the Land and Resources Officer. Pictured above is our supervisor's daughter at the Town of High Level Administration. That evening our Supervisor generously invited Emily and I to do our laundry at her home as there is no washer or dryer in our loft.

June 24

This weekend Brenda, Emily, and I were invited to NWT by our Supervisor. Pictured above is the Alexandra Falls.

June 25

We amped along the beach and spent the afternoon exploring the town of Hay River. For lunch we enjoyed fresh fish and chips from the fish market and afterwards toured the local museum. In the evening we attended a pig roast at the beach, listened to live music, and danced the night away.

June 26

On Sunday I decided to wake up early and lounge on the beach as the sun peeked over the horizon. For brunch we headed over to the Driftwood Diner and I enjoyed a delicious eggs benedict. Afterwards we went to Winnie's Gallery to view local Native art. In the evening we were invited by Andrew aka TheWildNorth to his cabin in the bush. We cooked up the fish we had caught earlier as well as some moose meat Andrew had caught.