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By Laura Mushumanski, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Alberta Native News (ANNews) \u2013 Growing up in Montana First Nation (Akamihk), one of the four First Nations that make up Maskwacis Cree Nations, Kyra Northwest, current Consultation Manager for Montana First Nation, had the opportunity to learn about nehiyawe, Cree values. One that has resonated over time was \u201calways uplift each other in community,\u201d said Northwest. The values she learned were from spending time with her grandparents, who taught about care and respect for all living beings, especially the plants. These teachings taught Northwest about the importance of reciprocity that led to unpacking what learning about community really means \u2013 who is involved, how to go about things in a good way, how to listen, learn and engage. These are all things… <\/p>\n

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By Laura Mushumanski, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Alberta Native News (ANNews) \u2013 Growing up in Montana First Nation (Akamihk), one of the four First Nations that make up Maskwacis Cree Nations, Kyra Northwest, current Consultation Manager for Montana First Nation, had the opportunity to learn about nehiyawe, Cree values. One that has resonated over time was \u201calways uplift each other in community,\u201d said Northwest. The values she learned were from spending time with her grandparents, who taught about care and respect for all living beings, especially the plants. These teachings taught Northwest about the importance of reciprocity that led to unpacking what learning about community really means \u2013 who is involved, how to go about things in a good way, how to listen, learn and engage. These are all things... <\/p>\n

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