Second Annual Indigenous Peoples Week Rescheduled

JUNE 27 – 30, 2022 – New Dates!

EVERYONE WELCOME!

Monday, June 27

10 am Opening Prayer
• Opening Prayer + smudge Elder: Deihlia Kobliski
• Raising the teepee & teepee teachings with Morris Hart
• Light snacks provided throughout sessions

11 am Educational Day
• Chris Sawatsky – Breath of life.
• Morris Hart  – Teepee teachings + set up.
• Felix Walker – Sweat lodge, Sundance/Fasting, Spirit name protocol

4 pm Boys & Men with Braids Photoshoot
• Call out for boys and men with braids – Awareness photoshoot

• Clean up to follow and set up for tomorrow’s events.
• 20 minute teachings + Q&A.
• Rotate to next teachings

Tuesday, June 28 – Indigenous Peoples Day

9 am
• Traditional drumming/ singing
• Traditional Regalia dancers

12 pm Lunch

1 pm – 4 pm
• Youth & adult events with Parks & Recreation

4 pm – 6 pm
• Fire roast and Elder stories

Wednesday, June 29 – Pride Day

9 am
• Pancake breakfast
• Sharing Circles with community members, leaders, Elders.
• Youth decorating youth van for pride parade.

12 pm Light lunch

1 pm – 3 pm
• Pride parade + prize structure

3 pm – 5 pm
• Tie-dye shirt making with Jordans Principal

5 pm
• Feast to honor LGBTQ+

Thursday, June 30 – Closing Day

• Taking down the tipi

4 pm – 9 pm
• NCN Showcase – with local singers and entertainment.
• Haley McDonald
• Ross Jr.
• BBQ cook off
• Closing Prayer Elder: Deiliah Kobliski

For more information contact:
Guantia Spence – guantia.spence@ncncree.com
Phone: 204-307-0178