Sunday, May 31, 2015 - The Walk for Reconciliation in Canada's national capital
Sunday, May 31, 2015
12pm
École secondaire de l’Île, Gatineau to Marion Dewar Plaza (Ottawa City Hall)Walk for Reconciliation. The Walk for Reconciliation is an event for all Canadians which is designed to transform and renew the very essence of relationships among Aboriginal peoples and all Canadians. Join thousands of walkers on May 31, 2015 as we move forward together for better relations among Aboriginal peoples and all Canadians; relations built on respect, understanding and hope for a better future for all peoples. The Walk for Reconciliation is for all Canadians, and it is a family friendly event. The Walk will begin at École secondaire de l’Île in Gatineau at 12pm and the route is 5km to Marion Dewar Plaza (Ottawa City Hall). The Walk for Reconciliation is co-hosted by Reconciliation Canada and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada.For more information about the Walk for Reconciliation, please see: http://www.trc.ca/websites/trcinstitution/index.php?p=864
12pm
École secondaire de l’Île, Gatineau to Marion Dewar Plaza (Ottawa City Hall)Walk for Reconciliation. The Walk for Reconciliation is an event for all Canadians which is designed to transform and renew the very essence of relationships among Aboriginal peoples and all Canadians. Join thousands of walkers on May 31, 2015 as we move forward together for better relations among Aboriginal peoples and all Canadians; relations built on respect, understanding and hope for a better future for all peoples. The Walk for Reconciliation is for all Canadians, and it is a family friendly event. The Walk will begin at École secondaire de l’Île in Gatineau at 12pm and the route is 5km to Marion Dewar Plaza (Ottawa City Hall). The Walk for Reconciliation is co-hosted by Reconciliation Canada and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada.For more information about the Walk for Reconciliation, please see: http://www.trc.ca/websites/trcinstitution/index.php?p=864
National Aboriginal History Month - June
In June, Canadians celebrate Aboriginal History Month, an opportunity to
honour the heritage, contributions and cultures of Aboriginal peoples in Canada.
June has long been a month of celebration and remembrance in Canada, with
National Aboriginal Day on the 21st, Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day on the 24th, and
Multiculturalism Day on the 27th.
June was declared National Aboriginal History month in 2010, after Nanaimo-Cowichan Member of Parliament, Jean Crowder, introduced a motion to make June a month of recognition for First Nations, Inuit and Métis. The motion received unanimous consent in the House of Commons.
Aboriginal History Month provides an opportunity to recognize not only the historic contributions of Aboriginal peoples to the development of Canada, but also the strength of present-day Aboriginal communities and their promise for the future.
Celebrating National Aboriginal History Month in June is a fitting tribute to the heritage and diversity of First Nation, Inuit and Métis communities across Canada.
Source: http://www.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/eng/1100100013778
June 21st is National Aboriginal Day in Canada. Established in 1996, it is a day for all Canadians to celebrate the cultures of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples, and their contributions to Canada.
June 21st was chosen because of the cultural significance of the summer solstice (first day of summer and longest day of the year) and because many Aboriginal groups mark this day as a time to celebrate their heritage. Setting aside a day for Aboriginal peoples is part of the wider recognition of Aboriginal peoples’ important place within the fabric of Canada and their ongoing contributions as First Peoples.
OTTAWA EVENTS...
Summer Solstice Arts Festival
June 21 - 24, 2012
Vincent Massey Park, Ottawa Ontario
FREE ADMISSION
Web: www.nadottawa.ca
For 15 years, the Summer Solstice Aboriginal Arts Festival has been providing families a unique opportunity to experience and celebrate the diverse Aboriginal cultures of the National Capital Region. Family activities include Big Sky Ranch, pony rides, animal display, bouncy castles, Elephant Thoughts – giant glow in the dark planetarium, polar bear and human hamster balls + body zorbs! ) Aboriginal artisan village (featuring interactive arts workshops, demonstrations and vendors) and the popular Main Stage featuring Amanda Rheaume, Donny Parenteau, Crystal Shawanda, Leanne Goose,Vince Fontaine’s Indian city, Sagkeengs
Finest (Canada’s Got Talent Winners), plus Aboriginal Canada We’ve Got Talent! and ongoing cultural showcases throughout the day.
The Summer Solstice Aboriginal Arts Festival is one of the few Aboriginal Arts Events that truly represents the cultural diversity of our urban Aboriginal community, with full participation of First Nations, Métis and Inuit artists.
Featured artists in this years festival include Bear Creek, Leanne Goose, Amanda Rheaume , Crystal Shawanda, Sagkeeng’s Finest Vince Fontaine’s Indian City, and Donny Parenteau.
For more information, pictures and videos, please visit www.nadottawa.ca or to learn more about Aboriginal Experience http://www.aboriginalexperiences.com/
Honouring Canada's original inhabitants...our First Nations!
2011 Summer Solstice Aboriginal Arts Festival
On June 4, 2009 June was officially declared National Aboriginal History Month with unanimous consent to “recognize the enormous contribution that First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples have made to Canada.
Summer Solstice Aboriginal Arts Festival in honour of National Aboriginal Day.
Friday, June 17 - Sunday,June 19, 2011
Lebretton Flats Park (behind the War Museum); Museum of Civilization
(Please consult the Summer Solstice website for details)
For a number of years now, the Summer Solstice Aboriginal Arts Festival has been providing families a unique opportunity to experience and celebrate the diverse Aboriginal cultures of the National Capital Region. Ongoing, lively and interactive programming will keep your family entertained throughout the day including extensive Family activities (pony rides, petting zoo, bouncy castles, stilt-walkers and more) Aboriginal artisan village (featuring interactive arts workshops, demonstrations and vendors) and our popular Main Stage featuring headliner Shane Yellowbird, Shy Anne Hovorka, Kaiva, Aboriginal Canada We’ve Got Talent! and ongoing cultural showcases throughout the day.
Festival Information:
General information: 613-261-3637 / General information email: [email protected] Website: http://nadottawa.wordpress.com/
Message from the Government of Ontario...
Today is National Aboriginal Day, a day recognizing and celebrating the cultures and contributions of the First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples of Canada .
National Aboriginal Day was first celebrated in 1996, after it was proclaimed by then Governor General Roméo LeBlanc, to be celebrated on June 21 annually. June is also Aboriginal History Month, and the National Aboriginal Day coincides with the summer solstice, the longest day of the year and a time of cultural significance and celebration for Aboriginal people.
Today is an opportunity for all Canadians to come together and celebrate the wealth of Aboriginal cultures and heritage from coast to coast. As part of the festivities, I hope you had the opportunity to enjoy the Summer Solstice Aboriginal Arts Festival or the 14th Annual Noongam Traditional Powwow that took place this past weekend.
More than one in five Aboriginal people in Canada live in Ontario - making Ontario home to the largest Aboriginal population in the country. We have much to be proud of today, so I encourage everyone to take time to celebrate and honour our rich Aboriginal heritage.
Yasir Naqvi, MPP
Ottawa Centre
Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Education
Government of Ontario
National Aboriginal Day June 21, 2011
Message from His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada on the Occasion of National Aboriginal Day
OTTAWA— When we celebrate National Aboriginal Day, we are in fact celebrating the very foundations of Canada, as well as our shared future.
For thousands of years, Aboriginal people have inhabited this land, forming societies of incredible strength, richness and variety. The contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis people are deeply embedded in our culture and our way of life, having played a key role in the development of Canada from its earliest days. And today, throughout this remarkable country, Aboriginal people continue to make positive impacts in every sphere of society.
A smart and caring nation recognizes that, while we all have much in common, we also have much to learn from one another. As governor general, I take great delight in learning more about Aboriginal cultures and traditions, and in meeting with First Nations, Inuit and Métis people in communities across Canada.
National Aboriginal Day is a wonderful opportunity for sharing and dialogue, and I encourage all Canadians to join in the celebrations.
David Johnston
-30-
On June 4, 2009 June was officially declared National Aboriginal History Month with unanimous consent to “recognize the enormous contribution that First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples have made to Canada.
Summer Solstice Aboriginal Arts Festival in honour of National Aboriginal Day.
Friday, June 17 - Sunday,June 19, 2011
Lebretton Flats Park (behind the War Museum); Museum of Civilization
(Please consult the Summer Solstice website for details)
For a number of years now, the Summer Solstice Aboriginal Arts Festival has been providing families a unique opportunity to experience and celebrate the diverse Aboriginal cultures of the National Capital Region. Ongoing, lively and interactive programming will keep your family entertained throughout the day including extensive Family activities (pony rides, petting zoo, bouncy castles, stilt-walkers and more) Aboriginal artisan village (featuring interactive arts workshops, demonstrations and vendors) and our popular Main Stage featuring headliner Shane Yellowbird, Shy Anne Hovorka, Kaiva, Aboriginal Canada We’ve Got Talent! and ongoing cultural showcases throughout the day.
Festival Information:
General information: 613-261-3637 / General information email: [email protected] Website: http://nadottawa.wordpress.com/
Message from the Government of Ontario...
Today is National Aboriginal Day, a day recognizing and celebrating the cultures and contributions of the First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples of Canada .
National Aboriginal Day was first celebrated in 1996, after it was proclaimed by then Governor General Roméo LeBlanc, to be celebrated on June 21 annually. June is also Aboriginal History Month, and the National Aboriginal Day coincides with the summer solstice, the longest day of the year and a time of cultural significance and celebration for Aboriginal people.
Today is an opportunity for all Canadians to come together and celebrate the wealth of Aboriginal cultures and heritage from coast to coast. As part of the festivities, I hope you had the opportunity to enjoy the Summer Solstice Aboriginal Arts Festival or the 14th Annual Noongam Traditional Powwow that took place this past weekend.
More than one in five Aboriginal people in Canada live in Ontario - making Ontario home to the largest Aboriginal population in the country. We have much to be proud of today, so I encourage everyone to take time to celebrate and honour our rich Aboriginal heritage.
Yasir Naqvi, MPP
Ottawa Centre
Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Education
Government of Ontario
National Aboriginal Day June 21, 2011
Message from His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada on the Occasion of National Aboriginal Day
OTTAWA— When we celebrate National Aboriginal Day, we are in fact celebrating the very foundations of Canada, as well as our shared future.
For thousands of years, Aboriginal people have inhabited this land, forming societies of incredible strength, richness and variety. The contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis people are deeply embedded in our culture and our way of life, having played a key role in the development of Canada from its earliest days. And today, throughout this remarkable country, Aboriginal people continue to make positive impacts in every sphere of society.
A smart and caring nation recognizes that, while we all have much in common, we also have much to learn from one another. As governor general, I take great delight in learning more about Aboriginal cultures and traditions, and in meeting with First Nations, Inuit and Métis people in communities across Canada.
National Aboriginal Day is a wonderful opportunity for sharing and dialogue, and I encourage all Canadians to join in the celebrations.
David Johnston
-30-