“We have to travel out and away from that river system…”
“[We] still have 2,000 people out of their homes as a result of flooding…”
“You know, Little Peguis, which is on the Red River in the delta area of Lake Winnipeg, ceremonial grounds that have been used for centuries, they are no longer used because of the flooding.”
“On average during a flood year, kids will miss six weeks of school every year.”
“Our grade 12 graduates are coming out of there at a grade 9, 10, or 11 level, but not exceeding the grader 12 level to get into university or post secondary education.”
“Water is the life blood of Mother Earth. The water is like blood in our arteries and veins.”
“Failure to protect the life blood of Mother Earth is a breach of our sacred duty to protect the environment and Mother Earth.”