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The term lobstick is strongly associated with
the northern Cree nations. A lobstick is a tall conspicuous
spruce or pine tree stripped of all but its top branches and
serving as a living landmark, monument, or mark of honour for a
friend. Apparently first used as a term by "explorer" Alexander
MacKenzie in 1789 in his book entitled Voyage from Montreal,
lobsticks often served as trail markers or meeting places.
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