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February 27, 2003 Grand Rapids, Manitoba
The last few days have not been especially
adventurous in the way we have come to define it. It hasn't been spent
skiing across a frozen lake, or harnessing the dogs, but rather has
been spent trying to un-do the damage caused by an internet hacker.
Needless to say, we are very excited to get back on the trail tomorrow.
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Dave has worked round-the-clock on getting the web site back
up and running. |
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We had the chance to talk with a few local fishermen
about what we will encounter on Lake Winnipeg. Being a commercial
fisherman on Lake Winnipeg is hard, hard work. The fishermen work
year-round to fill their quota of fish. The fishing industry has changed
greatly in recent times. New regulations and the building of new dams
mean less fish and lower wages for the fishermen. |
| Many of the regulations are put in place to help the
fish popluations remain sustainable, which is healthy for the lakes
and riverbut it also means that the skills developed over centuries
and passed down through generations are at risk of being lost. Because
fishing is such hard work, many younger people of the northern communities
are no longer interested in learning the skills. Things are changing
and the older fishermen are worried that their way of life is at risk. |
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Colin McKay has fished Lake Winnipeg for 51 years. Last night
he dropped by a bundle of fish for Lichen and Saylix. He told us
stories about how he and his father used to fish for weeks at a
time, using dogs to haul their nets, supplies, and fish. |
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Saylix was sure appreciative of Colin's donation to the Bimaadagaako
Adventure. Nothing could be more enthertaining than gnawing on a
frozen fish for a while! Yum, yum, yum. |
Being able to talk with the local fishermen has given us a greater
understanding of what it means to live in the north, so far removed
from city life. It is a difficult life, but these fishermen wouldn't
have it any other way.
The fishermen can easily understand why we're traveling down Lake
Winnipeg. They know that the lake holds adventures and beauty that
many people regard as dangerous, crazy, or too difficult.
Taking risks usually pays off in the end. Whether it's in school,
in sports, or by simply trying a new food, you gain the confidence
to overcome larger, more difficult hurdles.
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| I think that if there weren't any challenges, life would get pretty
boring. How do you challenge yourself? What are some of the challenges
you've had to overcome, and how has that affected you? |
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