Truth and Reconciliation Gathering

Events

Truth and Reconciliation Gathering

September 28: Starting at 12pm
252 Dalhousie St
tourism@amherstburg.ca

Together as a community we are on this journey of reconciliation. The truths of families and survivors of Canadian residential schools have left permanent scars on communities and our nation.

In the spirit of healing and reconciliation, we will gather by the gazebo in King’s Navy Yard Park from 12pm-4pm on Saturday, September 28. Join us and Ska:na Family Learning Centre to learn more about Indigenous culture, and watch demonstrations of dancing, drumming and storytelling.

Learn and listen from Elders and motivational speakers from the community. Children’s activities will take place at the teepee, and Indigenous vendors will be in the park selling products.

Visit downtown Amherstburg locations at Park House Museum, River Bookshop, Musicland, Caffeine and Co., and Bucket List Coffee Roastery who will be participating in this year’s gathering with additional activities and sales. More details below!

Click HERE for the event map
Click HERE for a schedule of events

Chance Rush

King's Navy Yard Park (252 Dalhousie Street)

12:00pm – 12:05pm: Opening Prayer/Song: Theresa Sims at the park gazebo
12:05pm – 12:15pm: Opening welcome with Chance Rush & Faith Hale at the gazebo
12:20pm – 12:30pm: Opening Big Drum with David Wilson next to the gazebo
1:30pm: Welcome from Mayor Michael Prue at the gazebo
3:45pm – 4:00pm: Closing – Big Drum & Round Dance at the gazebo

At the gazebo throughout the gathering:
12:00pm – 3:15pm: Rudy Indigenous (music shared time) at the gazebo
12:00pm – 4:00pm: MC Chance Rush with discussion, stories and gathering updates
12:00pm – 4:00pm: Big Drum (music shared time) next to the gazebo

PARK ACTIVITIES:
12:00pm – 4:00pm: Information tent: Reconcili-ACTION Committee, water and Elder rest area
12:00pm – 4:00pm: Indigenous vendors set up along the pathway in the park
12:00pm – 3:30pm: EarlyON Children’s activities
12:15pm – 3:30pm: Storytelling at the teepee

Indigenous Corn Soup (Iroquois Style)

Park House Museum (214 Dalhousie Street)

12:00pm – 3:30pm (while supplies last): Enjoy FREE samples of Indigenous corn soup (Iroquois style) and bannock (fry bread) at Park House Museum.

What is in Indigenous Corn Soup?

Indian White Corn, Dark Red Kidney Beans, Salted Pork (small cubes), Water
No onion, celery or spices!

12:15pm, 1:00pm, 2:00pm, 3:00pm: Preview “Culture Killers Culture Healers” showcased upstairs at Park House Museum with a discussion Q&A with Executive Producer and Director, Paul Ruggieri

Watch the trailer and preview Culture Killers Culture Healers by clicking HERE

Rudy Indigenous

Downtown Amherstburg

12:00pm – 4:00pm: Q&A with associate producers of Culture Killers Culture Healers, and brief appearances with the film’s Storyteller and Executive Producer Paul Ruggieri in Art Alley next to River Bookshop (67 Richmond Street).

4:00pm – 5:00pm: Book Signing at with Dr. Beverley Jacobs at River Bookshop at (67 Richmond Street).

4:00pm – 5:00pm: Rudy Indigenous will be spinning at Musicland Amherstburg (59 Richmond Street).

ORANGE DESSERTS FOR SALE:

Orange shirt cookies will be for sale all day at Caffeine and Co. (238 Dalhousie Street)
Every Child Matters donuts will be sold at Bucket List Coffee Roastery (79 Murray Street)