Peetabeck (Fort Albany) Snow Walkers
Create: 01/26/2016 - 06:04
“How far did you walk?” asked the Elder.
“We walked 12 kilometers today, coming home,” replied the Snow Walker.
“Kah…‘neeshaw ay-skwaw-ping’ – ‘twice as far as the eye can see.’ That’s how far you walked today.”
“Kah, cool!”
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