The Blanket Exercise Returns to Almonte

The Blanket Exercise Returns to Almonte

Saturday Oct 19, 2019 PRE-REGISTRATION NOW OPEN Space is Limited “The Kairos Blanket Exercise program is a unique, participatory history lesson – developed in collaboration with Indigenous Elders, knowledge keepers and educators – that fosters truth,...
Blanket Exercise

Blanket Exercise

Susan said:“Hello everyone, Here are some photos from the Mississippi Mills All My Relations Blanket Exercise we did on April 6th. Mirelle told us that it was very painful for her to do the exercise with us and could tell that it was painful for us to participate in...
Indigenous Friendship Garden

Indigenous Friendship Garden

Over the weekend, I had the opportunity to help create a space for a reconciliation garden at an Almonte church. This garden will provide a space for gardeners to grow indigenous plants and share wisdom about growing food and living sustainably. The space is about 600...

Talking Circle March 10

Mississippi Mills’ All My Relations group held its second Talking Circle on Saturday, March 10, with thanks to St Paul’s Anglican Church, for the use of their downstairs hall. The Talking Circle’s aim was to enhance cross-cultural awareness between Indigenous...
Bear Fox – Songs and Stories

Bear Fox – Songs and Stories

A reflection from Pam Steele… On Saturday, February 24, 2018, the Mississippi Mills All My Relations group hosted an Akwesasne Mohawk singer and story teller, Bear Fox. Bear, a nickname she’s had since childhood, led 20 children and 40 adults in traditional and...