Aboriginals and Allies – We are All Treaty People

Title: Aboriginals and Allies – We are All Treaty People
Location: Dublin United Church, 68 Suffolk St. W
Description: Fifteen years ago, the Aboriginal Rights Coalition worked with Indigenous elders and teachers to develop an interactive way of learning the history most Canadians are never taught. The Blanket Exercise was the result and on October 4th, 2014, you can come and experience the Indigenous understanding of our journey together.

Join us for the Blanket Exercise at Dublin United Church, 68 Suffolk St. W in Guelph, and raise your awareness of the First Nations, Metis and Inuit people of Canada.

Opening Invocation led by Jan Sherman, elder living in Guelph.

Kairos exercise led by Val Kerr, Mohawk and Anglican priest in the Diocese of Niagara.

Drumming and closing ceremonies led by Mino Ode Kwewak N’gamowak, the Good Hearted Women Singers of Kitchener.

Snacks and drinks provided.

Sponsored by Kairos Guelph, St. Matthias Anglican Community, St. James Anglican Church and St. George’s Anglican Church.

Start Time: 1:30 pm
Date: 2014-10-04
End Time:  5:30 pm