[BCMA] Walk for Reconciliation

[Moderated BCMA subscriber listserv.]

You are invited to Walk for Reconciliation & A New Way Forward
September 22, 2013
Starting 9am - W Georgia and Hamilton

Born from the vision of Chief Dr. Robert Joseph, Gwawaenuk Elder, 
Reconciliation Canada is leading a historic call to action for Aboriginal 
peoples and all Canadians to come together to build a stronger, more 
united Canada. Reconciliation Canada's initiatives uphold and advance the 
healing work of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) through a 
series of events that align with the TRC’s national event. 

You are invited and encouraged to join in this historical moment as 
thousands of people from diverse backgrounds gather to demonstrate support 
towards renewing relationships among Aboriginal people and all Canadians, 
based on a shared understanding of our histories and our cultures. 

Please find attached information about the free events of Reconciliation 
Week, September 16-22 culminating in the Walk for Reconciliation where 
British Columbians from diverse cultures will walk a path together for a 
shared tomorrow.  More information is available at 
http://reconciliationcanada.ca/. 

Poster downloads and documents available here: 

WALK WITH US. REGISTER NOW AT: 
http://reconciliationcanada.ca/participate/walk-for-reconciliation/
VOLUNTEER. SIGN UP TODAY: 
http://reconciliationcanada.ca/participate/volunteer/volunteer-application-form/



Experience the events of Reconciliation Week, Downtown Vancouver, Sept 
16-22:

Lighting the Fire of Reconciliation:
Ambleside beach, starting at 8am on Monday, September 16th
Intimate Coast Salish ceremony to open Reconciliation Week. 
 
All Nations Canoe Gathering:
False Creek close to Science World, from 9am on Tuesday, September 17th
Come out to this free event and discover a significant piece of First 
Nation’s culture. Watch as beautiful cedar dugout canoes paddle into False 
Creek from Kits Point to Science World and are welcomed in a traditional 
ceremony to the Coast Salish lands.
More details available at: 
http://reconciliationcanada.ca/events/all-nations-canoe-gathering/
 
Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) National Event:
Pacific National Exhibition, September 18th-21st
TRC is organizing a series of events (4 days) from September 18th to 21st. 
They include statement gathering, sharing panel and circles, educational 
and learning activities among others.
More details available at: 
http://www.myrobust.com/websites/vancouver/index.php?p=719
 
Walk for Reconciliation (Celebrating a New Way Forward):
Queen Elizabeth Plaza (on W Georgia Street) to Creekside Park, from 9.00am 
on Sunday, September 22nd 
The Walk for Reconciliation is designed to transform and renew the very 
essence of relationships among Aboriginal peoples and all Canadians. It 
sounds so simple, but just the act of gathering and walking and sharing 
our stories can join us all in a shared commitment to creating a new way 
forward in our relationships with each other. Join us to help achieve 
far-reaching impact and to demonstrate your commitment to building better 
relationships to achieve resilient, sustainable communities. Walk 
Participants will receive wooden tiles decorated by children across BC as 
gifts for participation and commitment to reconciliation.
WALK WITH US.  REGISTER NOW at: 
http://reconciliationcanada.ca/participate/walk-for-reconciliation/

Rebecca Clarke, Executive Director
Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society
12138 Fourth Ave. Richmond, BC V7E 3J1
ph: 604-664-9192
cell: 778-836-0230


 
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