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REAWAKENING
ALL OUR RELATIONS
Spend three days reawakening your spirit in the natural world, with immersive trail walks with Indigenous Elders and outdoor educators, learning the Cultural Roots of Lacrosse and Values of Stick Making – then play some game fundamentals, and an interactive evening with an Indigenous Youth and Elders Drum Circle where they will share stories, songs and dance under the stars, and to close the weekend with a story walk and ancestor’s reflection.
You don’t want to miss this Indigenous-led, authentic, and unique weekend to experience the natural world around us.
All events take place at Ball’s Falls Conservation Area, Lincoln, ON.EVENT DATES:
Friday, September 23, 2022
360′ STORY WALK
6:00 – 8:00 pm
(50 person limited capacity)
Featuring a guided twilight Two-Row nature walk led dually by local Elder Dave Labbé and an outdoor educator, sharing knowledge of the natural world, history and ecology of the forest. The evening will open with a clean fire and smudging, and close in reflection at the fireside.
PARKING LOCATION: Ball’s Falls Conservation Area, Centre for Conservation, 3292 Sixth Avenue, Lincoln, ON, L0R 1S0
Saturday, September 24, 2022
CULTURAL ROOTS OF LACROSSE
by FUSE LACROSSE
(2 sessions)
12:00 – 2:00 pm & 3:00 – 5:00 pm
(30 person capacity per session)
Come together in this interactive workshop to engage in meaningful dialogue that creates a spaces of mutual understanding to learn the origins and cultural significance of lacrosse and the values of stick making. Build an understanding of Indigenous history and the growing game of lacrosse, and express yourself on the field! Brought to you by Fuse Lacrosse.
PARKING LOCATION: Ball’s Falls Conservation Area, Big Barn Parking, 3192 Sixth Avenue, Lincoln, ON, L0R 1S0
INDIGENOUS STORIES BY THE FIRE
6:00 – 8:00 pm
(100 person limited capacity)
Gather around a clean fire with Indigenous Elders, knowledge keepers, artists and storytellers and be immersed in powerful messages and reflections of Turtle Island. Traditional dancers and artists share their art and messages with families in the evening gathering within a starlit natural setting.
PARKING LOCATION: Ball’s Falls Conservation Area, Campgrounds, across from 3159 Sixth Avenue, Lincoln, ON, L0R 1S0
Sunday, September 25
360′ STORY WALK AND ANCESTOR’S REFLECTIONS
4:30 – 6:30 pm
(50 person limited capacity)
This incredible afternoon program begins around a clean fire, and takes families on a guided walk along natural trails, stopping along the way to experience outdoor exhibits of great significance. Led by Indigenous Elder Dave Labbé and knowledge keepers, families will learn and reflect on Indigenous histories, futures and legacies. The evening closes by the fire with closing teachings and messages to lead us into September 30, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
PARKING LOCATION: Ball’s Falls Conservation Area, Centre for Conservation, 3292 Sixth Avenue, Lincoln, ON, L0R 1S0
REGISTER BY: Deadline to register for all events is Thursday, September 22 at 4:00 pm.
Your registration contributes to to Indigenous cultural programming across Niagara.
ABOUT REAWAKENING ALL OUR RELATIONS
This is a unique Indigenous-led and specially programmed weekend to engage in learning and reflection, sport and guided walks in nature, presented by local Indigenous artists, storytellers and knowledge keepers. Set within the beautiful landscape of the Niagara Escarpment and Carolinian forest, families can choose from several different program offerings over the weekend that bring them closer to our roots, reflecting on Indigenous histories, knowledges and futures here in Niagara. Proceeds from this weekend will support the Indigenous cultural programming within Niagara.
