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Wednesday, August 29, 2018
Much of the lab research takes place in Northwestern Ontario, centred out of Sioux Lookout. Sioux Lookout is about a 4-hour drive north of Thunder Bay, and is the 'hub of the north' for accessing fly-in First Nations communities. When students spend time in Sioux Lookout and the region, they learn about the unique... More
Journal entry #7: That’s a Wrap! August 28, 2018 By Abbey Morris My time in Sioux Lookout has come to an end. I really enjoyed the opportunity to explore Northwestern Ontario and have gained lots of knowledge and experience. Overall, I had a great summer. Living away from home gave me the chance to... More
Wednesday, August 15, 2018
Journal Entry #6: Ceremonies and Festivals August 12, 2018 By Abbey Morris The last couple of weeks have been filled with a full moon ceremony and Blueberry Festival events. At the end of July, I had the opportunity to go to Grassy Narrows First Nation for a women’s gathering. The theme of the weekend... More
Saturday, July 28, 2018
Journal Entry #5: Summer in Sioux July 29, 2018 By Abbey Morris I have returned to Sioux Lookout after taking some time to reconnect with friends and family in Ottawa as well as attend a beautiful wedding in Halifax. My first week back was hard because I had just left the people I love... More
Saturday, June 30, 2018
Journal Entry #4: Interviews & Indian Horse June 30, 2018 By Abbey Morris Summer has officially begun, and I have reached the halfway point in my Sioux Lookout adventure. We have done lots of interviews with staff associated with maternal health, mothers, and Elders; each person bringing their own unique perspective to answering the... More
Saturday, June 9, 2018
Journal Entry #3: Enriching Explorations June 9, 2018 By Abbey Morris On June 1st, we drove 230 km from Sioux Lookout to Mishkeegogamang First Nation to have a meeting to discuss the Indigenous Youth Futures Partnership with some of the community members. On the way there, I saw 4 bears, burnt forests and lots of... More
Friday, May 25, 2018
Journal Entry #2: Community Connections May 25, 2018 Abbey Morris As I continue to explore Sioux Lookout, I am finding that there are great resources and activities available around the community. I visited the Nishnawbe-Gamik Friendship Centre for Culture Night and was able to hear traditional drumming and participate in their beading circle. In... More
Saturday, May 19, 2018
By Abigail Morris May 19, 2018 This summer I was offered the opportunity to travel to Sioux Lookout to do research on maternal mental health, with a focus on the Indigenous population. The topic of this project is special to me because my mother was a nurse in the NICU for over 30 years... More
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