Agenda
Location: Jubilee Park , Jubilee Road, Muncey, Ontario
Sunrise Ceremonies to be held both days.
Friday, June 25, 2010
12:00 – 2:00 PM
Smudging of the gathering grounds.
2:00 – 5:00 PM
Erection of tent, building of sweat lodge with teachings on the significance of each of these traditional shelters.
5:00 - 6:00 PM
Barbeque with Chippewa Traditional Gathering Committee & Volunteers
Saturday, June 26, 2010
12:00 – 1:00
Grand Entry and Opening Ceremonies with celebration and songs to honour the flags and Veterans.
1:00 – 3:00
Traditional teachings of the Clan Systems from Chippewa, Munsee/Delaware and Oneida First Nations and Ceremony for Community Members renewing their cultural identity through their clan.
3:00 – 4:00
Chippewa Traditional Clan Challenge.
5:00 – 7:00
Community Feast where everyone is invited to share a meal that is prepared by the volunteers or donated by people attending the event.
7:00 – 9:00
Songs and dancing to celebrate sharing and acceptance.
9:00 - 10:00
Men's and Women's Sweat Lodges with teachings
Sunday, June 27, 2010 - National Aboriginal and Canada Day Celebrations
12:00 – 2:00 PM
Grand Entry with celebration and songs to honour the flags and Veterans and celebrate National Aboriginal Day.
2:00 – 4:00 PM
Clan System Teachings to guide your life.
4:00 – 5:00 PM
Songs and dancing to celebrate our heritage, communities and country.
5:00 – 7:00 PM
Community Feast where everyone shares our food followed by a giveaway of a craft gift to all in attendance.
7:00 – 8:00 PM
Closing and thank you songs, veterans lowering of the flags of North America.