October 21, 2019–Harvest Festival (Pdf) [1] is an annual traditional celebration for Mohawk people. It takes place at Eastside Secondary School.
This event begins with the recognition of Onkwehonwe (original people) through a thanksgiving of all things in creation.
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[1]From there, students will divide into clans and participate in the following activities:
- Corn Husk Doll Making
- History of Lacrosse
- How to play Lacrosse
- Making Strawberry Drink
- History of Wampum Belts and the Mural in the Indigenous Gathering Space
The morning wraps up with a social celebration through traditional dancing and songs led by a singing group from Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory.
DATE: Wednesday, October 23, 2019
TIME: 8:45 – 11:50 a.m.
LOCATION: Eastside Secondary School, 275 Farley Avenue, Belleville
This event is organized and run by the Grade 9 Mohawk Language class with support from teachers Joe Brown and Matt Sager.
For more information, please contact:
Kerry Donnell, Communications Manager, 613-966-1170 [2] or 1 800 267-4350 [3], extension 62354, [email protected]
Kerry Donnell, Communications Manager, 613-966-1170 [2] or 1 800 267-4350 [3], extension 62354, [email protected]