The 17 Wing Defence Indigenous Advisory Group, DIAG will be hosting the Turtle Island Project - Experiential Exercise Reconciliation.
Where: Spiritual Well-Being Center Annex (2235 Silver Ave)
When: February 27th from 0830 – 1130 for up to 30 participants
Please RSVP to DIAGWinnipeg@forces.gc.ca with nominations.
Once names have been gathered, participants will receive a follow-up email.
What is the Turtle Island Project?
- Create a safe and authentic space to openly dialogue
- Create a safe and authentic space to explore common grounds between Indigenous and Newcomer populations
- Facilitate participants’ roles in reconciliation and relationship building with Indigenous Peoples in Canada
- Support Newcomer Canadians to fully understand and realize their position in society by being part of “We Are All Treaty People”
- Debunk myths and misinformation about Indigenous Peoples
Vision Statement:
Turtle Island Project (TIP) is an action-oriented exercise designed to transform society’s negative perceptions of Indigenous Peoples and engage in reconciliatory action. Participants will be invited to walk in the shoes of Indigenous Peoples on a journey that began 150 years ago, and then share in celebrating the lives of Indigenous Peoples today.
ALSO AVAILABLE:
- Sharing Circles
- True life stories from residential school and 60s scoop survivors
- Tipi teachings and participation in setting up a full-size tipi
- Tours of a First Nation's reserve and interacting with local leadership and community
- Organize Powwow Performances
“I see a time of Seven Generations when all the colours of humankind will gather under the Sacred Tree of Life and the whole Earth will become one circle again.” -Crazy Hor
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