L-R Fawn Meshake and Bess Legarde are organizers of the New Year's Eve round dance on Fort William First Nation.
The Ambe Anishinaabeg Round Dance is an event on Fort William First Nation, and has a no drug or alcohol policy. The organizers of the round dance are hoping to create a sober environment that focuses on healing and community.L-R Fawn Meshake and Bess Legarde are organizers of the New Year's Eve round dance on Fort William First Nation. When most people plan for New Year's Eve, they're thinking about drinking some alcohol or going out to a party.
"You have your kids with you, you have your family with you, your friends, all of you choosing and taking that path …to spend a huge celebration in a sober, in a good way and a healthy environment," said Fawn Meshake, another organizer of the round dance. There are also people who travel far just to spend their New Year's Eve celebrating at the round dance, with people coming from Saskatchewan, Quebec, and even in New Mexico.
However, there is a struggle when it comes to donations and Legarde and Meshake are more than happy to accept donations. The New Year's Eve Round Dance happening December 31st at the Fort William First Nation Community Centre.
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