SCHEDULE
Saturday, September 28, 2024
7:00 AM
Sacred Fire
SUNRISE CEREMONY
Elders Shirley Williams, Wesley Whetung, Leona Stevens, and Liz Osawamick will conduct Sunrise Ceremony at the Sacred Fire. Firekeeper Miigwaans Osawamick-Sagassige.
A Mnoomin-themed breakfast will be served following the Ceremony, catered by Chef Shawn Adler.
Menu
Mnoomin & Mushroom Frittata
Mnoomin & Berries
Smoked Duck & Potato Hash
9:00 AM
Arbour
WELCOME
Mnoominkewin Gathering Director Janet McCue and Curve Lake First Nation Chief Keith Knott will welcome participants to the Gathering.
Opening Mnoomin Song by Dorothy Taylor.
9:30 AM
Arbour
SHIRLEY WILLIAMS & LIZ OZAWAMICK
Elders Shirley Williams and Liz Ozawamick will share the history of the Water Walks in our area as well as teachings about the relationship of Mnoomin and Nibi.
10:00 AM
Arbour
JONATHAN TAYLOR
In this participatory lesson, Curve Lake First Nation Language Teacher Jonathan Taylor will teach Mnoomin vocabulary. Come ready to learn and practice together!
10:30 AM
Throughout the Park
PLANTING, GATHERING, ROASTING, & DANCING MNOOMIN
Experientially learn how to plant, gather, and process Mnoomin into food. See explanation at the end of the Schedule below for more details.
OPEN HAND DRUM CIRCLE
Bring your hand drums! All participants invited to join the circle to sing to the Mnoomin.
ART DEMOS
Visit beaders, fur and leather workers, carvers, basket makers, quill workers, soap makers, and other practitioners as they demonstrate how to create their Mnoomin-themed works of art.
PONTOON BOAT RIDE
Not comfortable in a canoe? This tour of the Mnoomin beds by pontoon boat driven by Daryl Rose is designed with Elders and people with accessibility needs in mind. Tours will leave from the dock near the boat launch next to the Accessible Parking Area.
12 NOON
Food Tent
LUNCH
A Mnoomin-inspired lunch catered by Chef Shawn Adler featuring moose harvested by Brent Whetung and wild rice pudding made by Peggy Day.
Menu
Autumn Salad with Apple Vinaigrette
Moose & Lye Corn Meatballs with Cedar & Sage Gravy
Mnoomin Pilaf with Sweet Corn and Butternut Squash
WES WHETUNG
1:00 PM
Arbour
Following an Opening Song by Cindy Paul,
Elder Wes Whetung will share Mnoomin teachings highlighting the historical and contemporary importance of Mnoomin to Anishnaabeg.
1:30 PM
Arbour
CHANDRA MARACLE & RICK HILL
Keynote Address.
2:30 PM
Throughout the Park
PLANTING, GATHERING, ROASTING & DANCING MNOOMIN
Continued from the morning, a second opportunity to interact hands-on with Mnoomin.
ART DEMOS
Visit beaders, fur and leather workers, carvers, basket makers, quill workers, soap makers, and other practitioners as they demonstrate how to create their Mnoomin-themed works of art.
OPEN HAND DRUM CIRCLE
Bring your hand drums! All participants invited to join the circle to sing to the Mnoomin.
PONTOON BOAT RIDE
Not comfortable in a canoe? This tour of the Mnoomin beds by pontoon boat driven by Daryl Rose is designed with Elders and people with accessibility needs in mind. Tours will leave from the dock near the boat launch next to the Accessible Parking Area.
5:00 PM
Food Tent
SUPPER
A Mnoomin-themed supper catered by Chef Shawn Adler featuring Atlantic Salmon caught by Dr Fred Metallic, and pickerel harvested by Dwayne Jacobs, Jeff Rose McCue, and Bill McLeod.
Menu
Potato Leek Salmon Bisque with Fried Pickerel
Mnoomin and Veggie Stirfry
Mnoomin Frybread with Strawberry
6:00 PM
Arbour
COMMUNITY CONCERT
Featuring Spoken Word Artist Sarah Lewis and Musician Cindy Paul, celebrate Mnoomin in music and performance.
7:30 PM
Arbour
Rain Location: Community Ctr
SINGING BACK THE BUFFALO
Sponsored by ReFrame Film Festival, be inspired by Tasha Hubbard's new film that "follows Indigenous visionaries and communities who are rematriating the buffalo to the lands they once defined." See website buffalosong.com
PLANTING, GATHERING, AND PROCESSING MNOOMIN
Come learn how to plant, gather, and process Mnoomin into food!
Canoes will be available for free, complete with lifejackets, paddles, and safety kits to plant and gather Mnoomin. Canoes will launch from the beach at the park. Green seeds for planting and gathering sticks for gathering will be provided. Instruction regarding planting and gathering will occur on shore prior to going out in the canoes. Planting will occur in a designated area. No planting will be done in front of the swimming area at the beach.
Two adults are recommended in each canoe; 1-2 children can also go in each canoe. All people in the canoe must wear lifejackets at all times. The number of people wanting to go out in canoes will determine how long each participant may stay out in a canoe. There will be three safety canoes and one motorized safety boat with a lifeguard. Please listen to the instructions of the safety boat monitors.
You are invited to participate in roasting and dancing Mnoomin seeds, facilitated by experienced Mnoominke practitioners. Cured seeds and all equipment will be available to learn with. If you have your own seeds that you've gathered you are welcome to bring them to the Gathering and we can roast them together. You are encouraged to actively participate in the processing of the Mnoomin and to ask questions so you learn how to process Mnoomin at home.