Miigwetch
Snow encirled my car. Later a well known Objibwe woman would be addressing a conference banquet. I had learned there might be tickets," first come first serve. " So I trudged to the conference site to be "first." Not only did I get a ticket, but was offered a ticket which was paid for! While snow tempted me to go home, I knew (thanks Holy Spirit) I was meant to be there. After the talk I introduced, myself to Patty Loew*, and mentioned, I am a Sinsinawa Dominican. I was so warmly embraced and greeted, Thank you to the Sinsinawa Dominicans, who have been such good friends to the Native people of this state. I know well the work that your community did during the boat landing violence during our treaty rights struggle back in the late 80s. miigwetch Like most I like to take credit for individual accomplishments, but in that moment I realized that being Sinsinawa Dominican was much more than just being Joan. How do we rejoice not on...