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Podcast: Collective Spirit Podcast
Episode: Ronald Paquin (Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa)
Description: 2022 Cultural Capital fellow, Ronald Paquin (Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa), an elder of the Sault St. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, is a self-taught artist. He has built 21 full-sized traditional birch bark canoes and over 15 models throughout the last 20 years. In this episode, Ron shares his belief that passing on his skills and traditional art forms is important as he is one of the last canoe makers of his tribe. As a result of his teaching others, members of his community believe they as well as the tribe and public will continue to heal and grow...