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The Lake Winnipeg Project
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The Lake Winnipeg Project Season 1, Episode 2: Poplar River
This episode explores the special connection that Poplar River First Nation has to the lands and waters surrounding their community. Poplar River community members Sophia Rabliauskas and Clint Bittern share their perspectives on the importance and intergenerational responsibility of protecting the lands and waters in their territory for generations to come. Watch The Lake Winnipeg Project Season 1, Episode 2 Poplar River in HD free online. Enjoy high-quality streaming of The Lake Winnipeg Project Season 1, Episode 2 and share your thoughts in the comments below!
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This episode explores the special connection that Poplar River First Nation has to the lands and waters surrounding their community. Poplar River community members Sophia Rabliauskas and Clint Bittern share their perspectives on the importance and intergenerational responsibility of protecting the lands and waters in their territory for generations to come.
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