By Mike Stimpson, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Thunder Bay Source FORT FRANCES – Learning and practicing art helps people connect with communities, Emily Hyatt told Newswatch before leading a session in Métis dot art. “It connects youth and elders to their culture,” the Northwestern Métis Child and Family Services prevention worker said Monday at the Fort Frances Museum and Cultural Centre. “Sometimes they don’t know their culture, and this gives them a chance to connect with it and build those relations with community members and find the outlet for them that is good and beneficial for their family and wellness and healing.” In fact, she said, it’s important for everyone because “it’s important that people learn there are different cultures. So whether you’re Métis or not, I think it’s important…
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