The All Nations Lax Kxeen Society in Prince Rupert will host several Truth and Reconciliation events throughout September. These workshops honour those who attended boarding, day, and residential schools—the survivors and those who never made it home.
September Workshops
These All Nations Lax Kxeen Society workshops are free, and a lunch will be provided at the start of each workshop. Participants can also bring a friend.
During these events, support workers will be available in case people feel overwhelmed. We want to provide opportunities to help in people's healing journeys while still ensuring we are keeping everyone's integrity and safety in the process.
September 9: Transforming and Healing Emotional Pathways
This workshop is a fun and informative way to create awareness of ourselves and how trauma and addictions have altered anger since colonization.
Date: September 9, 2024
Time: 12:00pm–5:00pm
September 16: Geno Grams
Come and participate in a workshop about family mapping of issues. During the workshop, participants will create a drum or rattle. We will end the afternoon with a ribbon ceremony.
Date: September 16, 2024
Time: 12:00pm–5:00pm
September 23: Our Culture
This workshop is all about Gitga'at culture, including understanding arts, regalia history, basic knowledge of gathering cedar/spruce roots, and basic types of plants. The workshop will finish with drum stencils for completed drums and necklace making.
Date: September 23, 2024
Time: 12:00pm–5:00pm
September 30: Day for Truth and Reconciliation:
We will host a community event that anyone can attend. We encourage everyone to wear orange. There will be refreshments, and local dance groups will perform. We will also drum life into the drums created during the workshops.
Date: September 30, 2024
Time: Doors open at 3:00pm
How to Register for the Workshops
To pre-register for workshops, please contact Sabrina Clifton:
Phone: 250-627-1595 ext:222
Email: sabrina@gitmaxmakay.ca
**Please Note: Those who attended schools take priority but can bring a friend. Those who did not attend school can add their names to a waiting list until we confirm availability.
Call for Volunteers & Performers
These events are only possible with the support of volunteers; any and all help is greatly appreciated during any of these hosted events. Sign up with All Nations or contact Chantal Meggison at (250)-600-2696.
Dance Groups or performers of any kind wanting to participate can contact Marlena Joseph Clayton.
Participate in Ongoing Activities
If you cannot attend these workshops, there are other ongoing events in Prince Rupert. Throughout the year, Gitga'at members can participate in activities like exercise classes, drumming, and Sm'algyax lessons.
Event updates are posted on the Gitga'at Facebook page or at the bottom of the home page of the website: https://www.gitgaatnation.ca/
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