Miriam was born Thursday, February 18, 1932 at Opaskwayak Cree Nation, Manitoba. Miriam received her education at The Pas Reserve and at the Elk Horn Residential School. Miriam was united in marriage to Archibald Martin. They were blessed with 5 sons and 4 daughters. Miriam lived most of her life at Umpherville Settlement. She enjoyed preparing and cooking traditional food for her family and friends. She also enjoyed playing cards and going to Bingo’s in her younger years. Miriam made everyone feel welcome when you walked in her home, making sure you had a bite to eat and a cup of tea. Miriam had a passion for frogs and she had quite a collection that she accumulated over the years from family and friends. She also enjoyed jigsaw puzzles. Miriam and her late sister Rachel enjoyed doing beadwork and sewing traditional moccasins, mitts and vamps. A gift passed on to them by their mother Eliza Nasekapow. Then passed this gift on to her daughters and granddaughters. She would never hesitate to share her wisdom and kindness to all who knew her. Miriam passed away peacefully, Wednesday, June 19, 2013 at the Rod McGillivary Memorial Care Home, Opaskwayak, Manitoba, at the age of 81 years. Miriam is survived by her sons Victor J. Oskenekisses (Lacey C.), Alvin Martin, Wilfred (Corrine) Martin; daughters Patricia (David) Lathlin, Vivian (Marcel) Young, Victoria (Robert) Martin; 34 grandchildren; 70 great grandchildren; 18 great, great grandchildren; siblings Kathleen Greene Freddie Nasekapow, John (Nadine) Nasekapow; Zacc Moore (Patricia), Dan Moore (Maria), Leona Moore, Ida Moore, Theresa Kisser (Al), Mary Alexander, Bill Constant (Emily), Miriam Thies, Peter Constant (Nora), Lena Constant, Dorothy Martin, Sarah Jane George, Betsy George, Myra George, John Nasecapow (Lillian); nephews Chief Phillip Buck, Kiplan Nasekapow, Columbus Nasekapow, Garnet Tobacco, Robinson Tobacco, Eric Bignell, James Bignell, Jefferey Bignell; nieces Lily Young, Jessie Tobacco Miriam was predeceased by her husband Archibald Martin; special friend Angus Cook; sons Noah, Charles; daughters Dorothy Martin; parents Joseph and Eliza Nasekapow; siblings Rachel Bignell, Noah Nasekapow, John Nasekapow, Robinson Nasikapow, Patrick Moore, Leonard Moore, Henry Constant, Nathan Constant, Johnny Constant, Sarah Jane Constant, Ralph Constant, Derek Constant, Jesse Ballantyne-Nasacapow, Bertha Nasacapow, Nathan Nasacapow, Ralph Alexander; aunts and uncles John Thomas Constant (Harriet), Susan Nasecapow (Noah), Myra Moore (Charlie), Sam Constant (Jessie), Zaccheaus Constant, Nathan Constant, Miriam Constant, Hagar Nasecapow, Leonard Nasecapow (Barbara); In-laws Ernie George, Leonard (Mickey) Constant, Abel Martin, Ralph Alexander, Thomas Sinclair, Jimmy Brass. If we forgot anyone, it was not intentional. ˜™ WAKE SERVICES Saturday, June 22, 2013 and Sunday, June 23, 2013 Margaret Henderson Parish Hall, Opaskwayak, Manitoba FUNERAL SERVICE Monday, June 24, 2013 1:00 am Church of the Redeemer, Opaskwayak, MB Presiders: Ven. Jim Sayese, Rev. Bruce Constant Scripture Readings: Amanda McKay, Monica Oskenekisses, Annette Bercier Eulogy: Kathleen Greene INTERMENT Emmanuel Cemetery, Opaskwayak, Manitoba PALLBEARERS Peter Lathlin, Vernon Lathlin, Victor John Oskenekisses, Bronson Oskenekisses, Napaw Gamblin, Meekan Gamblin, Marcel Young, Bradley Young, Corey Young, Sheldon Bercier, David Bercier, Mitchel Bercier, Clifford Martin, Baron Martin, Marcel Chief, Noah Martin, Emmanuel Martin, Chief Phillip Buck, Kiplan Nasekapow, Columbus Nasekapow, Robinson Tobacco, Garnet Tobacco, Eric Bignell, James Bignell, Jefferey Bignell, John G. Campbell. HONORARY PALLBEARERS Simion and Linda Spence, Jim Buck, Adam Buck, Edward Ballantyne, Darlene Cowley, Donna Cowley, Steve Hlady, Ronnie Buck, Great Grandchildren, Great, Great Grandchildren, McGillivary Care Home Staff, Otineka Health Authority, OCN Chief and Council and MCN Chief and Council.