National Day of Truth and Reconciliation: Maamwii Bimose “Walking Together” with Indigenous People
- September 30: 1pm-6pm
- 252 Dalhousie St
- 519-730-1309
- 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 in King’s Navy Yard Park & Park House Museum from 1pm-6pm on September 30.
Join us to learn more about Indigenous culture. Watch demonstrations of dancing, drumming and storytelling. Learn and listen from Elders and motivational speakers from the community.
Shop at the Indigenous vendors selling unique arts, crafts and gifts, and sample Indigenous food at the Park House Museum.
Full schedule of what’s happening on September 30 is listed below.
Schedule
King’s Navy Yard Park
1:00pm – 6:00pm: Vendors in the park
1:00pm – 1:30pm: Opening Welcome (including opening Big Drum) at the gazebo
1:30pm – 5:00pm: Children’s activities beside the teepee
1:30pm – 6:00pm: Orange t-shirt sales in the park
2:00pm – 2:30pm: Cedric Isaac & Family at the gazebo
2:30pm – 2:45pm: Big Drum next to the gazebo
3:00pm – 3:30pm: Cedric Isaac & Family at the gazebo
3:30pm – 3:45pm: Big Drum next to the gazebo
4:00pm – 4:30pm: Cedric Isaac & Family at the gazebo
4:30pm – 4:45pm: Big Drum next to the gazebo
5:00pm – 5:30pm: Cedric Isaac & Family at the gazebo
5:30pm – 6:00pm: Closing Big Drum & round dance next to the gazebo
Park House Museum
1:00pm – 5:00pm: Indigenous corn soup & bannok samples (while supplies last)
1:30pm – 2:00pm: ‘Culture Killers, Culture Healers‘ preview
2:00pm – 2:30pm: Indigenous Story Telling with Theresa Sims
2:30pm – 3:00pm: ‘Culture Killers, Culture Healers’ preview
3:00pm – 3:30pm: Indigenous Story Telling with Theresa Sims
3:30pm – 4:00pm: ‘Culture Killers, Culture Healers’ preview
4:00pm – 4:30pm: Indigenous Story Telling with Theresa Sims
4:30pm – 5:00pm: ‘Culture Killers, Culture Healers’ preview
5:00pm – 5:30pm: Indigenous Story Telling with Theresa Sims
1:00pm – 6:00pm: Orange cupcake sales at Caffeine & Co
*Times are subject to change
Indigenous Corn Soup
FREE samples of Indigenous Corn Soup (Iroquois Style) will be available in the kitchen at the Park House Museum on Saturday Sept 30, 2023: 1:00pm – 5:00pm (or until supplies run out)
Ingredients:
– Indian White Corn
– Dark Red Kidney Beans
– Salted Pork (small cubes)
– Water
No onion, celery or spices!
