4 Indigenous-led Earth Day events in the Parry Sound area

By Shania Tabobondung, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Parry Sound North Star In recognition of Earth Day on April 22, local First Nations and organizations are hosting community events to celebrate the environment. Sarah Noganosh, director of lands, resources and environment at Magnetawan First Nation, emphasized the importance of the day for Indigenous communities. “By having an annual Earth Day event,” Noganosh said, “we foster relationships with the land and our community members. We also support animals, plants and waterways by cleaning up pollution such as litter. It’s a meaningful way to reconnect with caring for the land and reflects our cultural roots of stewardship.” April 22: Magnetawan First Nation Earth Day clean up Magnetawan First Nation is hosting a community-wide cleanup on Wednesday. Bags and cleanup equipment will be provided….

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