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Thirty paddlers, including descendants of Chief Constant Pinesi, embark on the third annual Pinesi Paddle—a soul-stirring canoe journey down the Ottawa River, retracing ancestral Algonquin paths known as the Kichi Sibi. Blending history, healing, and community, the trip honors displaced Indigenous roots while navigating modern challenges like dams and altered landscapes. Guided by volunteers from Kichi Sibi Trails, the voyage fosters deep connection to the river as living heritage, sparks reflection on lost trails, and even includes plans to monitor water quality. With shared struggles and laughter, the group builds bonds across cultures—and dreams of adding a traditional birchbark canoe to their fleet, symbolizing a resilient return to ancestral ways.

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