The Falstaff Family Centre is partnering with Kaswentha Two Row Now for a number of events for The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Sept. 30.
The day will start with a Sunrise Ceremony at 7:30 a.m. led by Oneida First Nation elder and member of the Turtle Clan, Patsy Day.
From 7:30 a.m. to noon, there will be Indigenous teachings and a Sacred Fire with Day, Matthew Maynard and Ojibway artist and flautist Jeffrey Red George.
At 2:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. there will be showings of an Indigenous film, WaaPake.
From 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. there will be Ojibwe Spirit Horses presented by caretakers Sallianne and Dale Patch as well as children’s story reading by educator and artist Jacinthe Roy.
And at 6 p.m. there will be a Solidarity Walk around the river led by Loreena McKennitt, The Falstaff Family Centre Owner and Director, ends the events of the day.
Exhibits from the Legacy of Hope Foundation will also be available for viewing in The Falstaff Community Room.
Day and McKennitt spoke with My Stratford Now about the upcoming event and what people can learn from the day.
“They’ll take away whatever they need,” Day said.
McKennitt hopes that these types of events can make a long-lasting impact.
“Ultimately in the trajectory of things, one hopes it builds the trust the hope and the friendship of course,” expressed McKennitt.
For more information, visit The Falstaff Family Centre’s website.
