Beth Brass Elson’s Walk for Water

July 16, 2015

Elizabeth Brass Elson, of the Beausoleil First Nation and who took part in the fight against Site 41, is taking part in the Sacred Water Walk 2015, a journey by foot around the Great Lakes in order to raise awareness about water safety issues, specifically recent oil spills and train derailments, as well as the risks that gas pipelines present to the watershed. Starting at Matane, Quebec and ending at Madeline Island in Wisconsin from June to August this year. Donations are needed for places to sleep, food to eat and gas for identified Water Walker support vehicles.

You can find more information on the Sacred Water Walk and how to make a donation at www.waterwalkersunited.com.

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