The Ktunaxa Nation is welcoming you to its many events over the upcoming weekend to recognize Truth And Reconciliation Day.
On Thursday, September 29, you can stop by the Aq’am Arbour and KKCSFF parking area for the Pow Wow Prep event, you’ll learn about pow wow protocol, drums, traditional dances and more – this is happening from 3:30 pm to 8:00 pm.
There will be a Truth and Reconciliation Walk Friday, September 30, at St. Eugene Mission from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm, the event will also include a lunch and youth open mic session.
On Saturday, October 1, a traditional pow wow is happening at Aqamnik School, grand entry times are 1:00 pm and 7:00 pm, a feast is set for 5:30 pm.
View a statement from the ʔaq̓am Community below:
Kiʔsuʔk kyukyit! You and your family are welcome to join us for our Truth & Reconciliation events. You can join in any portion of the three day events but you are not obligated to stay for all of the activities. *We require First Aid Volunteers* Bring your cash & change for our fundraising initiatives. Our gymnasium capacity is max 250. Tanya Francis tfrancis@ktunaxa.org OR Brett Capilo bcapilo@aqam.net OR Shelby Aquila saquila@aqam.net Or Bonnie Harvey 778.761.1120
Find more events happening throughout the region from the Regional District of East Kootenay below:
September 30 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The path to reconciliation is a continuous journey and there are listening and learning opportunities that the public can take part in scheduled throughout the region.
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— RDEK (@RDEastKootenay) September 28, 2022
September 30 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This day honours Survivors of Canada’s residential school system, their families, communities, and those who did not make it home. It helps ensure public commemoration of the history and legacy of residential schools in our country and is an important step in the process toward reconciliation. The path to reconciliation is a continuous journey and there are listening and learning opportunities that the public can take part in scheduled throughout the region.
Events in our region:
ʔaq’am
• Truth & Reconciliation Walk, September 30 at 10am – St. Eugene Mission
• ʔaq̓amnik School Traditional Pow Wow, October 1, Grand Entry times 1pm & 7pm – Dan Joe Memorial Gym
Tobacco Plains
• The City of Fernie will be joining Yaq̓it ʔa·knuqⱡi ‘it Administration for a flag-raising ceremony. September 30 at 10am – Fernie City Hall
Other events in our region:
Invermere
• Movie screening of Indian Horse. September 30 at 1pm – Columbia Valley Centre
Kimberley
• Orange Shirt Day/Truth and Reconciliation Walk, September 30 at 1:15pm – Civic Centre parking lot
Click here for more information on Truth and Reconciliation Day from the Regional District of East Kootenay.
– Images supplied by Ktunaxa Nation Facebook page
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