Conestoga events

2017 National Aboriginal Day Celebration

June 21, 2017

Doon Campus

Join Conestoga College Aboriginal Services in celebrating Aboriginal culture at the 2017 National Aboriginal Day Celebration.

Morning workshops include 

  • Smudging Ceremony,
  • Raising the Tipi, and
  • Traditional Foods & Preparation.

Lunch includes a fish fry, bannock and berries, and cedar tea. Please RSVP. 

Afternoon workshops include 

  • Truth & Reconciliation with guest speakers, Elders Arnold Albert and Lyla Bruyere,
  • Medicine Teachings, and
  • The Haldimand Tract: A return to the land of the Dish with One Spoon with guest speaker George Lahya:tu'he Kennedy PhD (c).

Event will take place rain or shine -- please dress accordingly. 

Time:

Morning workshops: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Lunch: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Afternoon workshops: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Location:

Conestoga College, Doon campus, 299 Doon Valley Drive, Doon Campus Pond.

For more information:

To RSVP and for more information, please contact Aboriginal Services at 519-748-5220 ext. 2470.