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They Want Her :
The fact that this headline isn’t the local public learned from centuries of Indigenous practices is the saddest of all. It’s not some new trend. This was the way.
2026-07-19 21:45:33
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Matt MC :
just how the natives used to do it
2026-07-19 19:31:28
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Aaron T :
This has been done for hundreds of thousands of years. Native American tribes used to do this in the winter as well.
2026-07-20 04:26:38
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Pink_Depression_Glass :
It’s what our Great Lakes region tribes have done for thousands of years, save them from fire & harsh winter freezing. Hope all stay safe and healthy, and can rebuild 😔
2026-07-19 21:43:33
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DivaStatus :
Same as how they put they submerge pool furniture before a hurricane.
2026-07-19 20:51:02
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Cynthia Scott377 :
Praying they are safe
2026-07-20 03:55:18
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Mike G :
Brilliant and beautiful
2026-07-20 05:10:47
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💙🌹Rose ‘n Cats 🐈⬛💙 :
I hope Camp Widjiwagan got the birch bark canoe out of the dinning hall.🙏 How scary.
2026-07-20 03:05:21
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Dean Curtiss :
Excellent contribution to TikTok. Very interesting - makes sense of the Lake Mendota dugout canoes...
2026-07-20 00:07:03
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sb87z :
We had to learn how long to "swamp" a canoe before we going out 💯
2026-07-20 04:42:14
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LisaNicki :
Very interesting!!! I live this!!
2026-07-20 02:44:24
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skol1965 :
Brilliant idea
2026-07-20 03:39:19
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VeltiganStorm :
That's awesome great thinking
2026-07-19 19:28:34
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Long in the Tooth :
I worked at this camp. The canoes are hand-built with local wood and canvas is strewn over the hull. Hoping everyone is safe.
2026-07-20 03:05:59
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CalamityJane2019 :
Brilliant
2026-07-19 21:52:22
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RevDoll.Whimsy :
My dad is the boat captain of this camp I was there only a few weeks ago 🥺 pray for those woods they are not fire treated and full of fuel
2026-07-19 21:42:57
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Zachariah Streater :
Seligas! five time Widji camper, one BWCA canoe, two sea kayaking Nipigon bay and lake, and two mountaineering trips. Best memories ever💚💚💚
2026-07-20 04:24:49
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shizzle_sticks :
This is reminiscent of ancient canoes found in Lake Mendota. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/archaeologists-in-wisconsin-unearth-an-ancient-parking-lot-with-16-dugout-canoes-including-one-thats-5200-years-old-180987741/
2026-07-20 00:17:24
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lizleaf0 :
Love being a former alum of gunflint trail💜💜💜💛💛💛
2026-07-19 18:01:33
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WriterRiderDreamer :
Brilliant
2026-07-19 19:43:54
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onlyadriane :
Why is it named burntside lake?
2026-07-20 02:30:59
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Jennifer P Egbert :
Love Widji! My dad was the VP of the Minneapolis Y in the 80’s and we went up there all of the time. Sad to hear there is a fire
2026-07-19 22:22:18
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AC Slater :
I went to Wedjiwagen in 1992!!!!
2026-07-20 04:04:19
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cabbageBunny :
Wouldn’t that destroy the wood
2026-07-20 05:28:34
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Stacks :
What if the water catches on fire?
2026-07-19 20:44:01
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