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First Turtle Island Native American Roundtable topics covered: Racism, teen suicide on reservations, poverty, centering prayer

Turtle Island Project co-founders Rev. Dr. George Cairns and TIP Director Rev. Dr. Lynn Hubbard talk during the Turtle Island Project Grand Island Series on Sept. 13-15, 2007 at Eden on the Bay Lutheran Church in Munising.

Rev Cairns, who is the TIP chairman of the board, gave an inspiring talk describing "centering prayer" and how it helps clear one’s mind that later helps you focus on important issues.

(Photo by Greg Peterson)

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