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By Mike Stimpson, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Thunder Bay Source FORT FRANCES \u2013 Learning and practicing art helps people connect with communities, Emily Hyatt told Newswatch before leading a session in M\u00e9tis dot art. \u201cIt connects youth and elders to their culture,\u201d the Northwestern M\u00e9tis Child and Family Services prevention worker said Monday at the Fort Frances Museum and Cultural Centre. \u201cSometimes they don\u2019t 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.\u201d In fact, she said, it\u2019s important for everyone because \u201cit\u2019s important that people learn there are different cultures. So whether you\u2019re M\u00e9tis or not, I think it\u2019s important… <\/p>\n

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By Mike Stimpson, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Thunder Bay Source FORT FRANCES \u2013 Learning and practicing art helps people connect with communities, Emily Hyatt told Newswatch before leading a session in M\u00e9tis dot art. \u201cIt connects youth and elders to their culture,\u201d the Northwestern M\u00e9tis Child and Family Services prevention worker said Monday at the Fort Frances Museum and Cultural Centre. \u201cSometimes they don\u2019t 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.\u201d In fact, she said, it\u2019s important for everyone because \u201cit\u2019s important that people learn there are different cultures. So whether you\u2019re M\u00e9tis or not, I think it\u2019s important... <\/p>\n

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