UNDER THE NORTHERN SKY: Opening The New St Francis Xavier Church In Attawapiskat

UNDER THE NORTHERN SKY: Opening The New St Francis Xavier Church In Attawapiskat

By Xavier Kataquapit I was happy to see my home community of Attawapiskat on the James Bay coast announce the opening of the new St Francis Xavier Parish Church on August 25. The community enjoyed the celebration together, filling the new church for the official opening. The ribbon-cutting event began with a traditional drumming ceremony led by Danny Metatawabin and dancers led by Janie Kataquapit on the riverbank next to the new church. The gat…