They've been paddling the river all week in those canoes, as part of a program helping youth in care in Manitoba communities get on the water. Black River First Nation is about 120 kilometres northeast of Winnipeg, along the eastern shore of Lake Winnipeg. Evans grew up in Pimicikamak — also called Cross Lake — in northern Manitoba, and is now enrolled as a pre-law university student in Winnipeg. Though targeted toward youth in care, all children were welcome. They hope next summer it can grow, so more children in the communities can out on the water.

Source: CBC News September 03, 2020 09:56 UTC