Dufferin County Cultural Resource Circle, CFUW Orangeville & District in partnership with DAREarts First Roots, is presenting a Cultural Heritage Symposium Indigenous Women Rising
We have an interesting, informative and beautiful array of presentations planned. We are honoured to have Dr. Lynn Gehl as our keynote speaker. Dr. Gehl will be giving a presentation entitled “Learning Canada’s History through Wampum Diplomacy.”
Also featured will be musical performances by Cathy Elliot of DAREarts First Roots; a Presentation by Activist Tori Cress of Idle No More and Traditional Dance and Cultural Teachings with Kim Newby and The Sacred Spirit Dancers. Traditional opening and closing ceremonies will be led by Elder Aaron Benson. Courtesy traditional foods will also be on offer at this event!
This event is a fundraiser for Honouring Youth Pow Wow taking place on June 19th to 21st at Island Lake Conservation Area. Miigwetch for supporting this event!
http://www.dufferincountyculturalresourcecircle.org/indigenous-women-rising-symposium.html
http://www.darearts.com/aboriginal.shtml
For inquiries please call 519-216-1219
PROGRAM
11:30 – 4:45 pm FNMI Arts and Crafts Vendors Market.
1:00 Indigenous Women Rising Begins
1:00 – 1:10 Opening Ceremony with Elder Aaron Benson
1:10 – 1:15 Musical Performance by Cathy Elliott Irish/Mi’kmaq/Acadian Singer Songwriter
1:15 – 2:35 Keynote Speaker, Dr. Lynn Gehl – My Treaty at Niagara Wampum Bundle: Learning Canada’s History Through Wampum Diplomacy
2:35 – 2:55 Social time and courtesy serving of Indigenous traditional foods.
2:55 – 3:00 Musical Performance by Cathy Elliott
3:00 – 3:30 Anishinaabe Kwe Social Justice Activist Tori Cress of Idle No More Presenting “Exercising our Rights Through Communication & Media”
3:30 – 3:45 Rheann Ackabee on Empowering Youth
3:40 – 4:15 Presenter Kim Newby with the Sacred Spirit Dancers ~ a group of Indigenous Dancers and Drummers bringing cultural awareness and teachings to communities
4:15 – 4:30 Closing prayer and travel song with Elder Aaron Benson