Different individuals who have committed themselves to the Water will be highlighted here – the list is not exhaustive – more Water Walkers will be added.
Water Walker Highlight: Elizabeth Elson
Elizabeth Brass Elson’s Spirit name is Wabiska Myingan, (White Wolf). She is Ojibway/Cree from the Chimnissing First Nation, an Island on lower Georgian Bay. She is also a Midewiwin initiate at Three Fires Lodge.
Beth works with the schools in the district to teach them water walking and water protection. She also works for the water as the UOI Women’s Water Commissioner for the Southeast Region.
Beth first met Josephine-Ba at an occupation during the Dumpsite 41 protest. Josephine-Ba came and stayed with them for a few days to help protect the world’s purest water.
In Beth’s own words: “Water Walking with Josephine-Ba in 2011, 2015, and 2017 opened my eyes to the spiritual journey of water protection. The connection one makes with Creator and Mother Earth during these walks with like minded souls leaves a lasting obligation to continue the work to protect the water for our future generations. Water really is Life!”
Other Water Walkers:
Andrew Mandamin
Shirley Ida Williams
Elizabeth Osawamick
Florence Osawamick
Miigwaans Osawamick-Sagaassige
Esther Humphrey
Nigig Humphrey
Autumn, Stephanie, and Ciara Peltier
Georgie Horton-Baptiste
Joanne Robertson
Abitoonse Giisis
Dorothy Taylor
Sharon Manitowabi
Glen Bressette Jr.
Jennifer Engstrom
Chuck and Jen Raspor
Hilda Atkinson
Caleb Atkinson
Kayne Atkinson
Belinda Atkinson
Trinity Johnson
Paige Johnson
Dallas Abitong
Mary Anne Caibiosaie
Mike Clark
Norma Peltier
Thecla Mishibinijima
Marilyn Nelson
Nelson Toulouse
Marie Trudeau Eshkibok
Doreen Day
Doreen Bedard
Linda Manitowabi
Shauna Pitawankwat
Gabriel Peltier
Nelson Footman
And so many others…
Living Water: The Water Walk Movement 