Saskatchewan man walks to Ottawa

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A Saskatchewan man is taking the phrase "walk the walk" to heart, setting out on a 1,000 kilometre trek to the nation's capital to promote First Nations.

Clinton Ahenakew, of Ahtahkakoop First Nation near Prince Albert, told representatives of the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs Sept. 29 he is walking to Ottawa "for the people and for the elders."

Ahenakew also wants to draw the attention of First Nations peoples and leaders

to the need to return to their spiritual roots when dealing with issues such as self-government with politicians.

He believes many Native leaders forget the importance of being true to their spiritual roots when dealing with the political aspects of their jobs. Ahenakew expects to arrive in Ottawa by the end of October.