tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1247006163860528093.post7646338868456080515..comments2024-03-26T14:14:46.989-05:00Comments on Ojibwe Confessions: Indigenous View Point: Going to Pukatawagan Cree ReserveOjibwe Confessionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10434882024674242926noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1247006163860528093.post-23141818788957819732020-12-04T18:52:12.829-06:002020-12-04T18:52:12.829-06:00That is so awesome. I am so glad you have good mem...That is so awesome. I am so glad you have good memories. Take care.Ojibwe Confessionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10434882024674242926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1247006163860528093.post-7678750064307822912020-12-04T08:00:10.397-06:002020-12-04T08:00:10.397-06:00Just found this blog. I taught in Puk from 1996 - ...Just found this blog. I taught in Puk from 1996 - 2001. Before moving to the North (I'm originally from Fredericton, NB), I was not much of an outdoorsman. Puk definitely brought out the outdoorsman in me. I short order, I was Pickerel and Jackfish fishing on a near daily basis, bought my first skidoo. I used to borrow cross country skis from the school and skied from the teacherage, around the point by the Northern Store, down to the treatment plant and back home. <br /><br />I made many friends in Puk and remember fondly going on trapline with friends like Eli, eating "garlic", laughing a lot, and generally enjoying the rugged beauty of the area. <br /><br />The ice road was an incredible experience. My girlfriend at the time was also a teacher in Puk. The first time we took our 4 x 4 in, it was just after Christmas break. With trepidation, we ventured off the plowed Repap road onto a few ruts that led off into the darkness. The road hadn't been plowed yet but a few people had made the trip across the lakes and portages. About an hour in, we figured we were done as the truck started breaking through the ice. Little did we know that we were just breaking through a top layer with water under it. Was never happier to see the twinkling lights of Puk in the distance.<br /><br />I also got lost once when I was out snowmobiling with a teacher buddy. It had started to snow hard and we lost our tracks. About the time we figured we were going to have to overnight in the bush, along came an older gentleman (trapper) on his snow machine. He led us back to Puk.<br /><br />All in all, I treasure my experiences that I had in Puk (and Grand Rapids, as I taught there too, for 5 years). I would recommend the experience to anyone who seeks a little northern adventure. <br /><br />Thanks for your blog! It brought back many great memories.Adamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03867416405063988438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1247006163860528093.post-76193083803005067712018-12-22T22:24:38.059-06:002018-12-22T22:24:38.059-06:00I think about five hours or so. I think about five hours or so. Ojibwe Confessionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10434882024674242926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1247006163860528093.post-2860176130997787182018-12-03T17:45:36.809-06:002018-12-03T17:45:36.809-06:00I was wondering how long does it take to drive fro...I was wondering how long does it take to drive from puk to the pas by vehicle on the winter roads Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1247006163860528093.post-76683587520088945232013-09-25T22:38:26.406-05:002013-09-25T22:38:26.406-05:00Airplane travel is the price one pays for living i...Airplane travel is the price one pays for living in northern Manitoba. Without all weather roads the transportation of food, people, supplies to the remote communities will be costly for sure. What would people expect? For the remote community people to vacate their lives, their homes to move to urban areas? I am not sure what the answers are for the many many people who make the north their home.<br />Ojibwe Confessionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10434882024674242926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1247006163860528093.post-82283214011612855222013-09-20T16:31:47.074-05:002013-09-20T16:31:47.074-05:00that must a been an expensive plane trip to puk an...that must a been an expensive plane trip to puk and stay from the bands money lol deficit deficit deficit. right on ocn. did you know Bilderbergers own the scotia bank they only allow us the tribe to borrow from? so then when housing borrows 1 dollar from scotia bank bilderberg, we the tribe have to pay back 28 dollars! housing recenty borrowed 4 million, that's 112 million we owe back to the Nazi monarchy scotia bank illuminati eastern star brotherhood... I say this election we the tribe tell our new elected chief n councle to swear to our true sovereignty and NOT to the queen.. lets take our power back!Peacemakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06925162297615826594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1247006163860528093.post-31582190007780982832012-05-07T09:04:32.555-05:002012-05-07T09:04:32.555-05:00hi kenya this is mary sylvia caribou i married you...hi kenya this is mary sylvia caribou i married your mom's brother James and we live in puk we moved back 2 yrs ago we use to live in the pas now we are in puk.. if you ever need to talk my phone number at work is 204 553 2244 ask for Sylvia..ttylmary sylvia caribounoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1247006163860528093.post-32266941027905693082011-11-16T09:59:38.025-06:002011-11-16T09:59:38.025-06:00People will know your family, that's the way i...People will know your family, that's the way it is in Indian country. Contact Ralph Caribou and I bet he would have some information on your relatives. Good visit at home.Ojibwe Confessionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10434882024674242926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1247006163860528093.post-29764248448227028802011-10-27T09:12:05.768-05:002011-10-27T09:12:05.768-05:00in four months ill finally get to go back thts the...in four months ill finally get to go back thts the first time ive read anything about my res i guess .. my mother doris caribou moved from there and had me and my twin brother in 94 the closeest i ever got as far as i rember was manitoba ..im exsited to meet people ..i know i have a lot of family up their but im scared no one noeses tht we exist ..i am 17 and im am a cree young woman ..who is lost and would like help to find my way back home ...my name is kenya ..i am lostkenya ann elizabeth caribou (rowe)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1247006163860528093.post-6003688493301150902011-09-04T00:28:50.025-05:002011-09-04T00:28:50.025-05:00They are still dealing with the contamination afte...They are still dealing with the contamination after all the years. Some houses that are in the lane of the spillage are now not useable. Nice place, I would like to go back again.Ojibwe Confessionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10434882024674242926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1247006163860528093.post-69264908003039342662011-09-02T10:07:10.854-05:002011-09-02T10:07:10.854-05:00Thanks for your post. It brings back memories. The...Thanks for your post. It brings back memories. The same view from the plane took a 23 year old me (21 years ago) up there to teach art. It was my first year out of university and my first teaching job. The painted hills (hollywood sign) and the mud locked into my brain for good. <br /><br />That year the school closed due to contamination. The following year we taught out of any available building around the town. My class was in the Elder Care building (where I lived in the other half). It was an odd situation. <br /><br />Many of the folks you mentioned in your post were students of mine. Corn for sure, as there has never been another Cornelius that I've met. He was in grade 8 and didn't stop talking, or moving for that matter. There were many nice kids there who seemed to appreciate an art class, time with no homework and an opportunity to be creative.<br /><br />I returned the following summer for a brief visit and to show off my son to his great grandparents and cousins. We then left for the coast and have been in Vancouver ever since. (long story) But my son, now 19 is there on his own seeing, meeting people. I am sure that it will be a memorable experience for him as well. <br /><br />Again, thanks for your post!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1247006163860528093.post-22758164070744451582011-08-26T19:41:19.761-05:002011-08-26T19:41:19.761-05:00Never had the opportunity to stay in a hostel. I a...Never had the opportunity to stay in a hostel. I am not sure If I ever heard of a hostel in an Indian Reserve, but great idea.<br /><br />A few Native agencies did have airplane service in Manitoba, not sure if they are still in existence. An expensive endeavour I would bet.Ojibwe Confessionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10434882024674242926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1247006163860528093.post-52065289430452181092011-08-10T11:39:44.151-05:002011-08-10T11:39:44.151-05:00Interesting reading, thanks. I'm currently li...Interesting reading, thanks. I'm currently living on the west coast where many Indian communities are dependent on air transportation as well - usually float planes. Given this importance to the commnities, I've often wondere why w don't see more native folk involved in aviation, as pilots, mechanics, airpor operators, etc.... The only exception I know of is Air Creebec in Quebec. They are a well run, well respected airline serving northern Qubec and Ontario. Last time I checked they were owned by a Cree family company.<br /><br />Thanks again,<br />GrantAluwingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16518739658424324739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1247006163860528093.post-84028110791974204602011-07-18T12:05:38.321-05:002011-07-18T12:05:38.321-05:00A hostel is a low-priced facility where students, ...A hostel is a low-priced facility where students, families, backpackers and other travelers can stay.<br /><br /><a href="http://buzios-pousadas.com/" rel="nofollow">Buzios Pousadas</a>Jessiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03340194133098493066noreply@blogger.com