Through an annual community hunt initiative, Little Bone First Nation provided food packages to elders and families in the community, along with their urban members within the southeast region.
“The economy is in a pretty rough spot, us as First Nation hunters, we have the ability to care for our people with this way,” voiced Cameron Peepeetch, head of Little Bone Hunting Council.
“In a sense we would like to help everyone, but we can’t. But within our inheritance rights, we are able to help people in our community and put our community first. I think we did a good job this year.”
Through hours and days of preparation, the nation’s hunting council was able to gather approximately 2,500 pounds of elk and moose meat. In addition, food items such as bread, eggs, potatoes, and beef were also supplied through local businesses.
“We have a couple pounds of ground beef. …