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By Hazel Atkins, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, North Renfrew Times Four members of the Circle of Turtle Lodge visited Petawawa town council to present their vision for an Indigenous knowledge hub and their petition for the land on which to build it. Chairperson Steve Fortin said, \u201cWe respectfully present our vision for an Indigenous knowledge hub, and a sustainable community centre.\u201d \u201cWe are petitioning for the allocation of 2-3 acres of municipally owned land near Pembroke on the Kitchi Sibi river. If the land does not already contain an existing structure, we will seek funding to build one.\u201d The Circle of Turtle Lodge provides services for cultural revitalization, community healing, and environmental healing. \u201cFor more than 25 years the circle has delivered impactful community programs,\u201d Fortin went on. Renfrew County… <\/p>\n

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By Hazel Atkins, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, North Renfrew Times Four members of the Circle of Turtle Lodge visited Petawawa town council to present their vision for an Indigenous knowledge hub and their petition for the land on which to build it. Chairperson Steve Fortin said, \u201cWe respectfully present our vision for an Indigenous knowledge hub, and a sustainable community centre.\u201d \u201cWe are petitioning for the allocation of 2-3 acres of municipally owned land near Pembroke on the Kitchi Sibi river. If the land does not already contain an existing structure, we will seek funding to build one.\u201d The Circle of Turtle Lodge provides services for cultural revitalization, community healing, and environmental healing. \u201cFor more than 25 years the circle has delivered impactful community programs,\u201d Fortin went on. Renfrew County... <\/p>\n

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