Caldwell First Nation reclaims territory with new homes [Video]

Members of the Caldwell First Nation are celebrating a return to their ancestral territory.

Drumming and singing was heard in the community during the historic Land Back cultural celebration Saturday as the rain poured, cleansing the historic moment.

“We had a beautiful day with Sunrise Ceremony at 6 a.m. and we moved into being able to have dancers and drummers and share food, share our stories and there were a lot of tears today with our community,” said Chief Mary Duckworth of Caldwell First Nation.

“I think seeing rain come in after we are just wrapping up is really a cleansing feeling and really refreshing. It’s good for us. The rain is good.”

In Indigenous culture, water is a source of life, according to the Native Women’s Association of Canada.

As it poured down, Chief Duckworth and Larry Johnson, councillor and former Chief, rejoiced.

“This is a celebration of a …