From Esther Kern, CPT Canada Coordinator:
Here is an opportunity to learn more about the Indigenous community, within our own geographical area. I plan to attend on the Friday and Saturday, and for anyone coming from a distance, you are welcome to stay at our home in London, either before travelling to Sarnia, or after the event. I can also provide transportation to Sarnia for at least four people and we can discuss more details later if you decide to participate. I hope to see you there!
Best regards,
Esther Kern
CPT Canada Coordinator
Phone: +1-416-423-5525
Email: estherk@cpt.org
From: Aamjiwnaang/Sarnia Against Pipelines <asap1491@gmail.com>
Sent: 22 July 2016 19:25
Subject: Aamjiwnaang Water Gathering
AAMJIWNAANG WATER GATHERING
The Aamjiwnaang Water Gathering is welcoming all ages to come to learn water teachings from Aamjiwnaang and area’s teachers. This event is free of charge, happening August 19-20, 2016 at
1972 Virgil Ave Map
Sarnia, Ontario
N7T 7Y9
This gathering is focusing on teaching why water is sacred.
This gathering is going to hold many opportunities to learn and grow. There will be classes like Language, History, How to Organize, Craft Classes, and many more. This is a great opportunity for everyone to experience and be apart of. It creates an open and welcoming space to learn. To also look at next steps.
The event starts everyday 8:00am and ends everyday 8:00pm. Camping is free! Camping will be offered for two days, the start date is 19 August 2016 and will end at the 21st of August, 2016. The camping area will offer a campsite, no electricity on campsites, common area Port–a Potty, shower rooms (during the community center’s hours) and Water Areas, and the community center beside the camp/ park area will be open from 8:00am – 8:00pm everyday. For camping bring camping gear, your own plate, utensils, and cup or water holder. Free meals including breakfast, lunch, and dinner. With Vegan, Vegetarian, and traditional meats.
You can also bring tobacco to offer thanks to the Water, Bundles or sacred items are welcome, gifts for elders.
The classes look like:
Day 1
- Language
- History of Aamjiwnaang
- History of Chemical Valley
- History of Indigenous Movements
- Why is water sacred?
- 7 Grandfather Teachings
- Two-spirited people
- Medicine bag
- Local plants
Day 2
- Art
- Line 9
- Green Peace Training
- How to organize an event
- Water Project
- Medicine wheel
- Environmental Racism
- Next steps
The schedule will look like:
Day 1
- 8:00-9:30 — Breakfast
- 9:30-10:30 — Opening
- 10:30-11:30 — Class
- 11:30-12:00 — Break
- 12:00-1:30 — Lunch
- 1:30-2:30 — Class
- 2:30-3:00 — Break
- 3:00-4:00 — Class
- 4:00-5:00 — Social
- 5:00-6:30 — Dinner
- 6:30-8:00 — Movie
Day 2
- 8:00-9:30 — Breakfast
- 9:30-10:30 — Class
- 10:30-11:00 — Break
- 11:00-12:00 — Class
- 12:00-1:30 — Lunch
- 1:30-2:30 — Class
- 2:30-3:00 — Break
- 3:00-4:00 — Class
- 4:00-5:00 — Social
- 5:00-6:30 — Dinner
Things that I should be aware of before I go?
No alcohol or drugs are to be brought to this gathering, no photographs are to be taken when ceremonies are happening. This is a welcoming gathering to all, so no discrimination, but respect is to be shown to everyone.
Contact
Contact asap1491@gmail.com for further questions and concerns.
Please fill out the registration online form.
Aamjiwnaang Water Gathering – AAMJIWNAANG SOLIDARITY AGAINST CHEMICAL VALLEY
