Restoring the Circle

Zahgausgai

October 25^th and 26^th 2010   

Picture Gallery by Michael O'Brien Photography

This year’s focus will again be on Residential Schools.

Where we are now, one year later? and

How can we move forward in that little ray of hope that pinpoints our healing?

 “Your sadness is now my sadness, your hope is now my own.”  – Tara Guild

Sunday Evening

6pm come and help erect the teepee and attend the lighting of the sacred fire – evening ceremonies open to all

Monday

8:30am – 9:00 registration

9:00 Opening Ceremonies

            (Diane Longboat and Vera Whiteye Jones)

10:00 Blanket Exercise

            (Restoring the Circle Committee)

12:00 Lunch with entertainment, discussion time

1:30 Awareness Groups

4:00 Time to make offerings in the teepee, learn some more teachings

5:00 Dinner, speaker, discussions continue

 Tuesday

9:00am Ancestors’ Ceremonies

(Diane Longboat)

Noon - lunch, discussion time

1:30 Appreciative Enquiry

3:00 Closing Ceremonies

Agenda may be subject to change.

O'Zogooshagah facilitators:

Tony Chegano  and  John Miller

Registration Info:

$200.00 for both days

Invoices can be provided.

 Please make cheques payable to

“Restoring the Circle”

Visa or MasterCard, please call

United Way 519-376-1560

Participant Sponsorships are available for individuals, please call and let us know of any concerns about paying the registration fee.