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St. Stephen's, Red Earth First Nation

Red Earth is a classic 'Swampy Cree' (N-dialect) reserve. This community of 1,100 people sits in the marshes 300 km east of Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. It is a bird-hunters' paradise. St. Stephen's may be replaced this summer with a modern church.

Chopping wood before church

It was still cold enough in April to fire up the wood stove which heats the church.

Sisters

These little girls are waiting by the warm stove for the rest of the congregation to gather.

Confirmation class

Confirmation remains an indispensable rite of passage in Cree communities.

A family photo

The children proudly hold their confirmation certificates.

Telling secrets

Happy day

Families are close in aboriginal communities.

Gondolier

A young man uses a front door for a raft in a slough by the road.

Sunday afternoon

There isn't much to do on a Sunday afternoon in Red Earth.