Celebrating National Day of Truth and Reconciliation in the Ottawa Valley: Guidance Provided
In the coming week, several events are taking place in Lanark County and surrounding areas to mark the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation on Tuesday, September 30. This day is dedicated to reflection, learning, and building Indigenous cultural awareness.
On Saturday, September 27, the Mississippi Valley Textile Museum in Almonte will host a Fringe Earrings workshop led by Kaytlyn Nadjiwon from noon to 4 p.m. The cost for this workshop is $65 plus fees.
Meanwhile, the Perth & District Library will host a community beading workshop on Friday, September 26, at 1 p.m. for participants aged 14 and older. The goal is to create orange shirt pins, symbolizing the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation.
Reconciliation Through Art, a three-day event in Mississippi Mills from September 28 to 30, will feature Indigenous art, music, ceremony, food, and teachings. This event will mark the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation and is expected to be a significant celebration of Indigenous culture.
In addition to these creative workshops, there will be several ceremonies and vigils taking place. Algonquin College's Pembroke campus will host a vigil from 11 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, September 30. Attendees are encouraged to gather for smudging, a land acknowledgment, and an opening prayer, followed by the Welcoming Song. An apology will be extended to former students of residential schools at this vigil.
Smiths Falls is hosting a ceremony on Tuesday, September 30 at 5 p.m. in Centennial Park. This ceremony will include a land acknowledgment, opening remarks from Mayor Shawn Pankow, and an address from Indigenous community member Tim Bisaillon.
The youth of Mississippi Mills are hosting a Truth and Reconciliation Candlelight Vigil on Tuesday, September 30, at Almonte's Riverfront Park starting at 7 p.m. This vigil aims to foster reflection on relationships with Indigenous peoples and honor survivors and victims of the residential school system.
In North Grenville, an event honoring the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation will take place on Saturday, September 27 at noon. The event will be held at Mino-jichaag Mtigwaaki (Ferguson Forest Centre), with Anniversary Park as a rain location. The town is also reinstalling a crosswalk depicting the Seven Grandfather Teachings at Clothier and Prescott streets in Kemptville. This crosswalk symbolizes guidance for mutual respect and understanding, aligning with the Seven Grandfather Teachings of Love, Respect, Courage, Honesty, Humility, Truth, and Wisdom.
A dedication ceremony for the crosswalk in North Grenville will take place at Rotary Park at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, September 24.
On Tuesday, September 30, Indigenous leaders and elders will gather at Perth's Last Duel Park for a powerful evening of reflection at the Healing Circle, starting at 5:30 p.m. The name of the Indigenous leader attending the evening event is not provided in the available information.
The Town of Renfrew invites the community to gather from 11 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, September 30 at Ma-te-Way Park for Indigenous teachings, drumming, and singing with Bonnechere InodewiziwinAbinodjinishKikinamagan (BIAK) of BAFN.
These events serve as a testament to the ongoing efforts to foster understanding, respect, and reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities. Let us continue to learn, grow, and build bridges of understanding in the spirit of truth and reconciliation.
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