Tuesday, August 9, 2022
It has been 10 years since you have left us Elder William Dreaver, and about 27 years when I first met you! You were one of three true elders who helped guide me to where I'm today. I still follow this traditional path with your teachings, I still carry the Eagle fans you honored me with at your Big River First Nations Sundanceback in 1997. I go every year to the place where I had my first fast with you in Kootenay Plains, AB. I have never forgotten you, Douglas Rabbitskin and my other elder Floyd Wood. I wasn't at a very good place in my life at that time and you all came into my life and gave me direction and hope for a better future. And I therefore I still have followed through on my promise on that mountain to walk in a good way, and I have and still do. You three (3) true elders are never forgotten in my daily prayers, or when I go to that sacred place in the mountains of Kootenay Plains, AB. Regardless of the obstacles and challenges that I have faced, and still face today, I still to continue this walk in a good way, I walk in honor of you (3) true elders and will continue to walk in a good way! To help our people also walk in a good and healthy way!
Hiy! Hiy! kinanâskomitin!
All My Relations!
Lyle S.
