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Josephine Mandamin was a world-renowned water rights advocate who walked around the Great Lakes to raise awareness about pollution and environmental degradation

THUNDER BAY — Dozens gathered in the Spirit Garden's Celebration Circle to honour the legacy of Josephine Mandamin, who dedicated her life to protecting the waters and advocating for Indigenous rights and environmental conservation.

"It’s important for indigenous and non-indigenous people to learn about how to work together to preserve the water and take care of Mother Earth," she said. Mcguire-Cyrette said now is the time for us to take that responsibility to really look at how we’re contributing to this water crisis.Jon Hamilton, vice-president of communications at Canada Post, said Josephine Mandamin should be honoured.

Hamilton said they worked with the family, ensuring they get the best picture and ensuring they are telling her story in the right way. “The kilometres she walked, and dedicating her life to that is a story that so many people should know.Hamilton said when he met her family and friends, he saw the legacy she left is much deeper than just that.

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