As you know, the federal government is evaluating the possibility of listing the black ash as a species at risk. If this were to happen, it would, among other things, prohibit the sale of baskets in Odanak and W8linak.
Following the sending of a letter co-signed by 8 First Nations Chiefs describing the situation, the APTN network wished to hear the voice of the members of the Nation. Their team therefore travelled to Odanak to film a report on the importance of ash trees for the Indigenous people of Quebec.
Have a good viewing!
Article and complete report just HERE
