Agenda

Location: Jubilee Park , Jubilee Road, Muncey, Ontario
Sunrise Ceremonies to be held both days.

Friday, June 19, 2009
12:00 – 2:00 PM Smudging of the gathering grounds, with teachings by Chippewa Eagle Staff Carrier Arnold Albert explaining the history of the totem and the importance of heritage and responsibilities within the community.
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 20, 2009
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 – 5:00 Songs and dancing to celebrate our heritage, communities and country.
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 21, 2009 - National Aboriginal Day
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.

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