“Chief Henry Daniels and council of Sturgeon Lake First Nation had considered the 2004 trip as the first stage in a two year plan. The visitors from Sturgeon Lake had brought with them an invitation to the people of Orkney, or their representatives, to attend their annual Pow Wow in 2005.”
“One afternoon in 2002, I chanced to meet Howie Firth, organiser of Orkney’s Science Festival, in Kirkwall’s Albert Street. He asked if I knew Robert Ermine.”
“While visiting the youth camp at Sturgeon Lake, Robert Ermine had explained the sweat lodge to us and its role in the lives of the people.”
“We visited the graves of many of our relatives but most poignant was the site of William Twatt‘s final resting place. “
“Chief Ermine placed a traditional, quilted star blanket round my shoulders. Robert, Ali and myself, were made Honorary Members of Sturgeon Lake First Nation, a huge surprise and honour”
