The Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority, Kakekalanicks Consulting, and Niagara Folk Arts Festival were pleased to welcome more than a hundred guests to Ball’s Falls Conservation Area for the first Annual “Reawakening All Our Relations” event featuring Indigenous-led programming situated in nature, from September 23 to September 25.
The event kicked off on Friday with a 360 Story Walk from 6-8 p.m. This guided twilight Two-Row nature walk was led by local Elder Dave Labbé who shared his knowledge of the natural world, history, and ecology of the forest, alongside outdoor educators who shared concepts from Western ecological perspectives. The evening opened with smudging and closed in a circle with reflection at the fireside.
On Saturday, guests participated in an interactive workshop, “Cultural Roots of Lacrosse and Values of Stick Making” and engaged in meaningful dialogue in a space of mutual understanding. The night ended with Indigenous Stories by the Fire, where Elders, artists, Indigenous youth singers, dancers, and storytellers engaged the audience in powerful stories, interactive dances and reflection.
Due to weather, Sunday’s program was rescheduled for Sunday, October 16 at 3:30 p.m. Tickets are still available for purchase. Find out more at npca.ca/events.
