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...
Talking Circle Reflections

Talking Circle Reflections

On January 27, 2018, MMAMR provided an opportunity for interested folk to gather and share their thoughts and experiences on the theme of renewing our friendships. Here are the reflections of three of the participants. The next opportunity to listen, reflect and share...
Moving Towards Healing and Reconciliation: The Basics

Moving Towards Healing and Reconciliation: The Basics

Saturday January 13 was bitterly cold. But that did not deter a group of 33 people who gathered at Almonte United Church to learn more about our indigenous neighbours. Mississippi Mills All My Relations group had invited Irene Barbeau and Margaret LeMaire, Cree women...
Renewing Our Friendship

Renewing Our Friendship

On August 19, we held a day-long learning and sharing event – Renewing Our Friendship: Reconciliation and the Birch Bark Canoe. The goal of the day was to learn together about how our Indigenous neighbours are moving forward, and how we can walk with them...