I'm Jack Linklater Jr. I live in Attawapiskat, Ontario.
I'm Cree. I'm proud to be. I live along the James Bay shorelines, the lowlands, the Mushkegowuk territory.
My message to you if you are having a hard time:
Look to the trees as they show you to stand tall and proud.
Look to the rocks as they show you the strength you need.
Look to the river as it shows you to keep moving forward in life as it flows. And to never give up.
Look to the flowers as they show you the love you need; the colors.
Look to the grass as it teaches you forgiveness as it always grows and grows, no matter what, even if you keep stepping on it. It’s there to show you to forgive.
We matter.
Every living thing matters: the trees, the rocks, the flowers.
You matter.
Stay strong.
Waachiyaa – hello
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