I grew up on the lake and learned how to swim in the small rock ponds on the shore. I skated on the lake in the winter when it froze. Water is a huge part of my identity; I was a competitive swimmer and am now a marine scientist. Almost all of my childhood memories involve the lake- it is a really special place for me and I'm grateful for all it has taught me.
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As of 2024, the Great Lakes Guide will be transitioning to Biinaagami.org. Biinaagami is a multimedia, change-provoking initiative rooted in Indigenous knowledge aiming to uplift voices and to connect people with their watershed.
