Mushkegowuk Council is mourning the loss of a beloved, highly respected Elder and traditional knowledge keeper from Moose Cree First Nation.

Agnes ‘Aggie’ Corston passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 25. She was 87.

Aggie will be remembered as a fun-loving person who enjoyed teaching and engaging with young people. She freely shared her traditional teachings and stories of life in the bush and was happy to get involved with schools and youth programs.

For years, she was invited to attend the Onakawana youth camp where she would show youngsters how to cook wild game and to prepare traditional foods. She would tell stories about her own childhood and speak about the challenges of growing up in the bush. She had a love for the Cree language and tried to instill that same sense of cultural pride and appreciation in others.

Aggie was also a great supporter of CreeFest and attended the event almost every year. As one of the Elders, she was often invited to do the opening prayer.

Through her teachings, and memories of her kind, generous spirit, Aggie has left a fond lasting legacy.

Her family will be hosting a celebration of her life at the Thomas Cheechoo Memorial Complex, on Saturday, Aug. 29. The service begins at 1 p.m.

The leadership and staff of Mushkegowuk Council wish to express their sincere condolences to Aggie’s family, friends and loved ones.