Finn Rachul

Written by David Scott and Finn Rachul 2026-10-06 2026 has been an intense year for weather both locally and worldwide. For Manitoba, we've seen rain in winter, dust storms in spring, and flooding in summer. As my training with Dave has progressed, we've spent long conversations talking about weather - what it once was, and how different it has become in a lifetime. Dave carries the oral histories of past generations, many of which talk about the behavior of the landscape in those old times...

On of my first experiences in Swan Lake First Nation was camping in a teepee - I have never slept better. What I Have Learned - My Journey With the Ojibwe of Swan Lake First Nation Finn Rachul For my family, as a thank you for the relentless kindness and support they have all shown me. My name is Finn. I'm writing from the community of Swan Lake First Nation (SLFN) where I have lived for the past 4 years. As a Mennonite guy from Morden, my path has taken me to places I never would have...

Dave passes on his knowledge to his students in the forests of the Tinker Creek valley. David Scott An oral story recording turned to text. 2026-05-03 (Dave) Finn and I were sitting on the deck this evening reading a book about birds and the loss of them. This triggered a memory of mine about my life on the reserve as a kid. I remember seeing birds dead in the ditches when I was younger. I was playing along the ditch of what we now called Beaverdam Road, and I remember seeing birds that were...