Lake Michigan here we come!

Word is being put out for Waterwalk Supporters to complete the circumference of Lake Michigan. As many of you are well aware, in 2004 the Waterwalkers blazed through the state of Michigan following the tracks of our ancestors and walked around the upper half of the shore of Lake Michigan. Once the lower half is completed, then the Waterwalkers can say we have walked around all the Great Lakes.

Challenges are met with great honor especially when we know it is for a deep purpose; - the betterment of all, especially our Mother Earth. The Water Walk’s mission to raise awareness about humanity’s need for water has not been heard south of Lake Michigan. It is important to keep our waters clean to ensure the everlasting use for our grandchildren and their grandchildren. Our water is not for sale. This message will be carried this spring.

The Lake Michigan Waterwalk 2008 will start at Manistee, Michigan on Saturday, April 26, 2008. At sunrise, the plan is to offer Feast Foods to the Water, Pipe and Tobacco and then start walking after the petitioned water and pail has been filled. Then we’re off to Ludington and on the Muskeegan. Our next stops will be Holland, Benton Harbor, Michigan City and Chicago. Our greatest challenge will be Chicago. We hope not to get blown away by this windy city!!

After a long break from Chicago, our next stop will be Waukegan and Milwaukee. It is our hope to pass through Wisconsin in four or five days. Our home stretch will be Escanaba or Hannaville, again, as our last journey.

It is with great anticipation to end the Lake Michigan Walk by May 6th or 7th. So all you Michigan folks, Illinois, and Wisconsin folks, get your walking shoes shined up. We are coming!!

Megwetch / Thank you!

Lake Michigan 2008