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The organizer of the Two Row on the Grand paddle is seeking renewed and expanded community support as the 10-day river journey continues to grow in scope, participation and impact. Ellie Joseph, founder of the grassroots initiative outlined the program\u2019s alignment with the Six Nations Community Plan and its increasing demand for staffing, sponsorship and interdepartmental coordination at the Six Nations Elected Council (SNEC) General Council meeting on Feb. 10. She said as it grows, there is a need for more support for youth and elders who wish to participate. \u201cWe are trying to uphold community standards when we do this tour on the Grand,\u201d Joseph said. \u201cIt\u2019s about building community within our community.\u201d Now entering its 11th year, Two Row on the Grand is a 10-day paddle along the… <\/p>\n

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The organizer of the Two Row on the Grand paddle is seeking renewed and expanded community support as the 10-day river journey continues to grow in scope, participation and impact. Ellie Joseph, founder of the grassroots initiative outlined the program\u2019s alignment with the Six Nations Community Plan and its increasing demand for staffing, sponsorship and interdepartmental coordination at the Six Nations Elected Council (SNEC) General Council meeting on Feb. 10. She said as it grows, there is a need for more support for youth and elders who wish to participate. \u201cWe are trying to uphold community standards when we do this tour on the Grand,\u201d Joseph said. \u201cIt\u2019s about building community within our community.\u201d Now entering its 11th year, Two Row on the Grand is a 10-day paddle along the... <\/p>\n

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