Day 16- April 5- Susie Morgan

What a day! It's becoming apparent that the week long camp fest that we usually do at Easter, might not in fact, be even possible this year! I went with Heather Rose and Nancy to the upper Ujarasujulik where they community had a fishing contest. We left a little before lunch, the sun came out the farther we went from town.


As we passed over "frozen" lakes(and I use that term loosely), lines of slush and water opened up underneath our skidoos sucking us downward in typical "Spring" fashion. It is both nerve-wracking and exhilarating. I used to be much more nervous at this time of the year before I understood that the slush is created by water that is on top of the ice mixing with the huge layer of snow. The ice underneath is still many feet thick. In a week or two after the mega slush time, usually the water drains and gives a bit more time for good skidooing before the ice gets too thin. Slush is simply an annoyance- sometimes you can get stuck in it and you tend to get all wet trying to get the machine going again.


While we were at the lake, the sun came out and it was almost too warm to even wear a coat for a few hours. I took two possible pictures of the day. A cute one of Heather Rose first, then one of Susie Morgan. Since I know I can get Heather Rose again, I thought I would dedicate today to Susie. (Sorry Heather! Thanks for letting me get one though...) Since it's a cute picture, I will also post the one of Heather, just because it's beautiful! I mean, SHE is! haha



Susie Morgan is one of the elders in town that the younger women especially look up to. She is always busy sewing and taking care of her family. She was at culture day and was demonstrating how to clean an otter skin. The women in town are some of the most beautiful and STRONG creatures I ever met. I find the stories her and her sister have shared with students are so incredible and inspiring! Hope you enjoy these shots of Spring!





Theme song of the Day: You, Me and the Sunshine by Jeremy Fisher