WHEN ? Saturday, September 24, 2022 11:00 am – 3:00 pm WHERE ? Tatlow Park. Directions WHY ? I was fortunate for Tatlow Park to be a mainstay in my growing up and adult life. This is a community celebration of the activities, stories and the learning we take away from life in a neighbourhood park. WHO ? Everyone isContinue reading “Tatlow Park Celebrates”
Category Archives: History
Puzzling Over The Peking Opera
I am not one to miss out. How could I have never been to The Peking Opera? I love the arts and have actively aspired to learn more about Chinese cultural traditions since I first taught at the Fuyang Bureau of Education twelve years ago. At my daughter’s suggestion, I jumped at the chance toContinue reading “Puzzling Over The Peking Opera”
Weaving Together the Stories of Reconciliation
Latash Maurice Nahanee performed his first national premiere on Thursday night as part of the cast of Weaving Reconciliation – Our Way. It is presented not only as a play, but also as a cultural encounter, written by Renae Morriseau, Rosemary Georgeson and Savannah Walling with contributions from the cast, knowledge keepers and partnering communities. Continue reading “Weaving Together the Stories of Reconciliation”
“Now What?” After the Apology for Residential Schools
The first apology for the misguided (for want of a better word) participation in the residential schools was delivered by The Right Reverend, Bill Phipps, Moderator of the United Church of Canada on October 27, 1998. Apparently after the delivery of the apology, one of the First Nations leaders looked at him and said “NowContinue reading ““Now What?” After the Apology for Residential Schools”