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By Patrick Quinn, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The second Cree Knowledge Festival held in Ouje-Bougoumou December 6-7 showcased the Nation\u2019s wealth of talented artists, gifted storytellers and passionate land defenders. With the theme \u201cBringing People Together.\u201d this year\u2019s event was divided into three segments spotlighting Cree culture, nature as an intrinsic part of Cree identity and the people\u2019s adventurous spirit. \u201cI was really proud to be Cree and inspired by everyone\u2019s contributions,\u201d said COTA executive director Robin McGinley. \u201cWe tried to highlight the connection to the land, the importance of language, and what people could do in the region. It\u2019s fun when everyone pulls together to highlight Cree culture and Eeyou Istchee.\u201d According to early viewership numbers from production company Webdiffusion, over 1,000 checked in from as far away as… <\/p>\n

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By Patrick Quinn, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The second Cree Knowledge Festival held in Ouje-Bougoumou December 6-7 showcased the Nation\u2019s wealth of talented artists, gifted storytellers and passionate land defenders. With the theme \u201cBringing People Together.\u201d this year\u2019s event was divided into three segments spotlighting Cree culture, nature as an intrinsic part of Cree identity and the people\u2019s adventurous spirit. \u201cI was really proud to be Cree and inspired by everyone\u2019s contributions,\u201d said COTA executive director Robin McGinley. \u201cWe tried to highlight the connection to the land, the importance of language, and what people could do in the region. It\u2019s fun when everyone pulls together to highlight Cree culture and Eeyou Istchee.\u201d According to early viewership numbers from production company Webdiffusion, over 1,000 checked in from as far away as... <\/p>\n

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