First-ever Miyo-wîcîwitowin Day will bring awareness to reconciliation
The primary-ever Miyo-wîcîwitowin Day will likely be a day to mark the primary Nationwide Day of Reality and Reconciliation in Regina.
Hoop dancing, theatre, music performances and extra will all be a part of Miyo-wîcîwitowin Day on Sept. 29, at Mosaic Stadium.
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“On Treaty 4 territory land we share, we’ll collect, study, higher perceive, and stroll away with actions to implement the Reality and Reconciliation Calls to Motion,” mentioned chief of Cowessess First Nation and co-chair of Miyo-wîcîwitowin Day Cadmus Delorme in a press launch Monday.
Miyo-wîcîwitowin means reconciliation in Cree: strolling collectively in a great way.
The objective of the free occasion is to convey 10,000 highschool college students, enterprise leaders, and most people collectively to advance the 94 calls to motion beneficial by the Reality and Reconciliation Fee.
Chief RoseAnne Archibald, Nationwide Chief of the Meeting of First Nations will likely be bringing greets to the occasion, in addition to famend Indigenous artists DJ Kookum and the Snotty Nostril Rez Youngsters.
Saskatoon poet Zoey Roy and Regina Symphony Orchestra can even carry out a bit from the Zoey Roy Venture, with extra audio system to be introduced sooner or later.
“No matter our race or the place we got here from, all of us have a job in understanding, studying, and altering behaviour on account of the residential college tragedy,” mentioned Tim Reid, president and CEO of REAL and co-chair of Miyo-wîcîwitowin Day.
“This occasion is about supporting survivors, studying, and guaranteeing we transfer ahead as a group, collectively.”
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The occasion takes place someday earlier than Sept. 30, which the federal authorities declared because the Nationwide Day for Reality and Reconciliation.
Organizers mentioned one of many key foundations of the day is creating an academic legacy, resulting in a brand new youth contest: “What does the Nationwide Day of Reality and Reconciliation Imply to You.”
College students from throughout Saskatchewan will likely be invited to submit movies, poems, or art work that exhibits their dedication to reconciliation to the web site.
Financial prizes will go to the finalists in three completely different classes: video, visible artwork, and poetry.
Individuals wishing to attend the occasion at Mosaic Stadium can now reserve their seats at www.wewalktogether.ca,
